The Panama Canal - Pacific side

Seen from the plane on the way to Guatemala. In the bay outside were at least 60 big ships waiting to pass through. Each one pays a toll according to weight, the average cost is apparently $20,000!

Moving on to Guatemala

May 7th 2005
Greetings again, this time from Antigua, Guatemala! Actually right now I'm in Guatemala City, somewhere which def wasn't on my itinerary. Am trying to sort out flights and the sheer incompetence of a particular Spanish airline has driven me to desperation, hence having to hang around in one of the world's most dangerous cities while they eat their lunch and prob take a little nap... ggrrrr!!! ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Guatemala » Capital Region » Antigua

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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