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Antigua

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February 11th 2009
The city of Antigua is the most popular tourist place in Guatemala. It is very colonial and European-looking, and every second store is a jade shop (expensive!) or a tourist agency. The food here is good, though, and the Black Cat hostel where we are staying is great. The staff are very helpful and friendly, and we get an amazing free breakfast. There are a lot of people in town that we know ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Guatemala » Capital Region » Antigua

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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