Heading to San Pedro

Chillen' Lakeside

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June 15th 2007
The lakeside towns always seem to have a more relaxed atmosphere. The weather is usually nicer because their is breeze across the water. I think that it also makes living in these types of countries easier, because of all the different uses a lake can provide. Anyways San Pedro on Lago Atitlan is an amazingly beautiful place. It is a huge lake ringed by Volcanos. It certainly makes you stop for ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Guatemala » Western Highlands » Lago de Atitlán

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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