Mr. and Mrs. Lizama

Quetzaltenango, Guatemala- 1st week

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May 16th 2006
Hello everyone, I am here at my school PLQ (Proyecto Linguistico Quetzalteco) in Quetzaltenango (also known as Xela (pronounced Shay-la). After leaving Los Angeles on a 2:00 am flight, I arrived into Guatemala City Sunday morning at 8:30. I had no difficulties passing through immigration, and no problems finding my luggage. In fact, I was the first person to find my bag and leave the baggage t ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Guatemala » Western Highlands » Quetzaltenango

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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