Guatemala 2008 034

Tikal

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January 28th 2008
On the spur of the moment I joined my past traveling partner on her work trip to Guatemala, where she able to add on a couple of days for exploring. We spent a day and a half in Tikal and got to hear the howler monkeys from the highest temple at sunrise, climb several of the temples, walk through the jungle paths watching monkeys swinging above us and investage the amazing ruins of a society that ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Guatemala » Petén Region » Tikal

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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