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The Journey Through The Western Highlands

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March 3rd 2006
Instead of backtracking the same route I took to get here, I have decided to join my Israeli buddy Philip on his journey through the Western Highlands. Little did we know, the road that carves it's way through the mountains to the west of Coban is made of dirt, gravel and full of curves. We both arose early (5:30am) and got to Coban 5 hours before the shuttle actually left for the west. We us ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Guatemala » Western Highlands » Chichicastenango

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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