A Ceiba tree: a symbol of Guatemala

To the Mayans, the tree represents the axis of the world, connecting from the underworld (the roots) to the heavens (the branches above)

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Tikal and Yaxhá - see both if you can!

February 2nd 2008
My younger brother Eric came to visit us in early February, and had been reading his Lonely Planet guidebook for suggestions of places to visit (as well as, I should certainly hope, my List of Top Places to Visit ) He was pretty interested in making a visit to Tikal, and as we chatte ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Guatemala » Petén Region » Flores

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

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