Tikal Photo 8

Tikal

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October 4th 2008
My first port of call in Guatemala was a little town of Flores, which is an island on a picturesque lake in the north of the country. The reason for my visit was to visit the Mayan city of Tikal. ... 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