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#1) Guatemala: general observations, and travels through San Pedro

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January 2nd 2011
Welcome to everyone who is interested in hearing about my year and a half traveling and staying put, in various countries. This is written to fulfill a promise to share some travel photos and stories. Markets, indigenous people, and traditional clothing in Guatemala: Guatemala has a strong indigenous culture, with 21 Mayan languages still spoken and distinct indigenous clothing, culture ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Guatemala

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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