Quetzaltenango

Chicken Bus Country

---

November 19th 2008
We're in Guatemala!! I was pretty excited about going into a new country I've never been to before. I say "we're" because my friend Homer from San Antonio decided to join me in my travels. I've been on my own since June, so having company was a good change up for me. It makes some things more fun when you have company. Our experience crossing the border from Mexico to Guatemala wasn't great ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Guatemala » Western Highlands » Quetzaltenango

---

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