Return of the Jedi

Mexico to Guatemala

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September 10th 2008
Hola! 9 days in and we have already left Mexico and headed into Guatemala It is really hot and really beautiful ... a bit surreal to think we are only 9 days in, feels like we have seen loads already We have spent a day chilling today in beautiful Flores by the huge lake here, which has kept me happy .. and Adam has seen the jungle, monkeys, tucans and taranturlas .. which has kept him happy  ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Guatemala » Petén Region » Flores

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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