Before the sunset

Antigua - our final stop

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December 3rd 2007
The final stop on the tour was Antigua. Similar to Granada with the colonial style,but a little larger and little more swamped with tourists. On the first day we went to a womans project wherethey showed us how they make their textiles and otherthings like Tortillas. It was very educational and interesting, and the cost of our tour went towards educating children in the village. In the aft ... 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