Claude the French man

A Crazy French Grandad and on to Antigua

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October 21st 2007
Hola! What is the story. Well Im here in Antigua at the min. Its about an hour west of Guatemala city. Its and old colonial town with cobbled streets and old colonial buildings, many of which are still damaged from earthquakes. It looks kinda cool but is heavily gringofied. I was planning on staying here for 2 or 3 weeks to learn spanish but once I got off the bus and saw all the tourists, ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Guatemala » Capital Region » Antigua

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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