cloud forest

descanso!!!

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November 16th 2008
another botched trip up near santiaguito. this time another guide and i took one of the kids from the school who has been to the camp. it looked like it was going to work out, but we ended up in the exact spot from last time. very frustrating. decided to try to get back to xela which was an adventure in and of itself. hiking in the dark, close call with some ladrones, begging for rides, all while ... 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