if I get any closer my hair will set light!!

Pacaya

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July 30th 2008
Just thought I'd do a quick note about my trip to Pacaya. I went on the first weekend that I arrived, which seems like a lifetime ago now! It's only about an hour away from Antigua and then takes roughly an hour to walk up to the volcano ( or alternatively about half hour by horse...yes I did..I'd had a hard week building!) Anyway it's well worth the trip and you are able to get really close to ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Guatemala » Capital Region » Pacaya

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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