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Canoeing on Lago Peten Itza  
   

Canoeing on Lago Peten Itza

My companions for the day, Manos in the water, with Emily in the boat
Onward to Flores

August 7th 2008
Buenas Dias from the tropical city of Flores, regional capital of El Peten in the North East of Guatemala! I left Xela on a chicken bus around 8 in the morning and we arrived in Guat city just after midday. From there, a quick bus up to antigua, where I met up with my host family in order to drop a few things off with them so I have a bit less to carry around with me. It actually worked out that ... read more
Central America Caribbean » Guatemala » Petén Region » Flores

Guatemalan Flag 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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