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Xelaju (pronounced Sheyla-who)

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January 31st 2008
Xelaju is the full Maya name for Quetzaltenango which, as mentioned before is usually shortened to Xela. The minibus to take us there turned up on time and there were only 4 of us so it looked like we would be quite comfortable. However, after half an hour we both realised that the seats were badly designed and there were no head rests so when you start dropping off it´s very uncomfortable. For m ... 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