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Southern Guatemala

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July 31st 2008
Southern Guatemala - by George Fresh from Copan Ruinas (see earlier entry - Much More to Maya Liking) we arrived in Antigua, Gringo Capital of Central America. Wow, what a great place. I find it really annoying when I like something that everyone else likes, almost a sense of disappointment at being a sheep. In the case of Antigua I'll make an exception. It's beautiful, has exce ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Guatemala » Capital Region » Antigua

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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