Chichicastenango

A week in Antigua, Guatemala...

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August 28th 2008
Well, what a week...Dont really know where to start this time, but think we´ll start at the end...! this morning... and the craziest morning of our lives.. Albert wants to tell you about this one... Before arriving to Antigua, we were told by other travellers and guidebooks to visit a near by volcano called Pacaya. In recent years, it has become more active and draws many tourists. It sounded p ... 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