Lago Atitlan

Another Week in San Pedro la Laguna, Guatemala

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May 3rd 2009
Another post. Lots going on in San Pedro. Naturally I’ll start with the part I don’t remember. I decided to hike Volcan San Pedro last Saturday, so I paid for a guide (necessary on many hikes in Guatemala--mainly for personal safety reasons). Joining me were Jodi, one cool Kiwi, two lovely Brits, Hazel and Phil, and our guide, Antonio. We started plodding up the mountain around 9 am on a hot, ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Guatemala » Western Highlands » Lago de Atitlán

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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