At Tikal

Guatemala and Honduras

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March 29th 2009
Leg 1: Antigua and Pacaya It is day one. I am sitting on the terrace of the Casa Encantada (sipping orange juice, tucking into a hearty breakfast of eggs, black beans, salsa, cream and toast). The skies are clear and for miles, all I can see are bougainvillea lined streets and in the distance, Fuego, or fire, one of the two active volcanoes in Antigua’s neighbourhood. A hummingbird chir ... 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