Red breasted falcon

Guatemala

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March 17th 2008
Entering Guatemala means entering a different "travel zone". Although the difference in landscape and people is not immediately obvious, the interaction between travellers takes a turn as soon as you are approaching the boarder. After listening to the first five people we met we were convinced we were to enter a dead zone where awful things happen to you as soon as you leave the magic gringo route ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Guatemala

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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