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Lake Atitlan Fisherman

A fisherman in his small boat. Notice the wave made by the afternoon winds called "xocomil".
Lake Atitlán

December 1st 2008
Wednesday, November 26, 2008 Today I took a bus to the old capital of Guatemala, called Antigua Guatemala. This colonial era capital still has cobblestone streets and lacks the bustle of the new capital. I was only here long enough to have a cup of coffee at Caffe Opera and catch a shuttle bus to Panajachel. The bus was scheduled to leave at 12:30 however we had to go to a garage and switch ... read more
Central America Caribbean » Guatemala » Western Highlands » Panajachel

Guatemalan Flag 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
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