Volcano Sanitaquito Erupting

Arrival in Guatemala

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January 13th 2008
Wow - what a journey into Guatemala! We got up at 6 am to leave San Cristobal (Great city, amazing market) and caught a bus to the Mexico / Guatemala border (about 3 hours). Crazy border crossing but uneventful 4 km journey over the border, then the travelling experience REALLY began. Gone are the days of air-con coaches and reclining pre-booked seats... we are now on white knuckle rides! The c ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Guatemala » Western Highlands » Quetzaltenango

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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