Distant Shores

Lake Atitlan

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September 22nd 2007
We went to Lake Atitlan a few days ago because our life here is grueling. Actually, we wanted to take a week off of school to travel. We headed a few hours east to San Pedro La Laguna, a town situated on Lake Atitlan. The town is surrounded by mountain peaks and three dormant volcanoes. It is beautiful. San Pedro has an interesting culture. A large part of the local population is evangelical C ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Guatemala » Western Highlands » San Pedro La Laguna

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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