Volcanic Rock
If you try to catch yourself on this rock while climbing your hands get pretty scraped up -- it's very sharp.
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The Maya civilization flourished in Guatemala and surrounding regions during the first millennium A.D. After almost three centuries as a Spanish colony, Guatemala won its independence in 1821. During the second half of the 20th century, it experience... [read more]
The Maya civilization flourished in Guatemala and surrounding regions during the first millennium A.D. After almost three centuries as a Spanish colony, Guatemala won its independence in 1821. During the second half of the 20th century, it experience... [read more] Blog: Climbing Pacaya
Date: February 22nd 2007
On Thursday Ed, Elisa, and I (Sarah) headed for Volcan Pacaya while John went to language school (because of his bum ankle). It takes an 1 1/2 to get there from Antigua and costs about $8 per person round trip (including the park's admissions fee). We left at 6am and, due to some traffic and some slow folks in our group, we started climbing around 8:15. The climb was great. The scenery is amazing. ... read more
Date: February 22nd 2007
On Thursday Ed, Elisa, and I (Sarah) headed for Volcan Pacaya while John went to language school (because of his bum ankle). It takes an 1 1/2 to get there from Antigua and costs about $8 per person round trip (including the park's admissions fee). We left at 6am and, due to some traffic and some slow folks in our group, we started climbing around 8:15. The climb was great. The scenery is amazing. ... read more
