Sleepy in Coban...

Coban

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February 7th 2008
The bus ride to Coban was the first of what's sure to be many intriguing, confusing, and harrowing rides. We got to the bus in Guatemala City, which was about the size of a Ford Econovan, and they crammed no less than 25 people . We were unable to sit together and our bags were unexpectedly whisked to the roof, which only compounded the overw ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Guatemala » Verapaz Region » Cobán

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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