Antigua

Antigua

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May 13th 2009
12/05/09 Yesterday we spent the day in Antigua, it is a beautiful colonical city surrounded by 3 volcanos. Although it is a city there are no highrise buildings and the parque central is a pretty little square with the cathedral at one end. We started by wandering around the streets looking in the various artisan shops at the handicrafts available. The woven blankets are beautiful and we were ver ... 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