crossing sketchball bridge

santiaguito

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November 10th 2008
we got a little more adventure than we bargained for last weekend. we had to try the new guides out on our existing treks, so ben, jen and i went to investigate an old trek near volcan santiaguito (most active volcano in guatemala....erupts every 45 minutes or something like that). qt used to run the trek, but it is too dangerous in the wet season (which just ended) and no current guides know the ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Guatemala » Western Highlands » Quetzaltenango

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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