Antigua

Guatemala

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June 8th 2009
After a couple of hours in a small touristy bus coming from Honduras, I finally arrived in Antigua, Guatemala. Antigua’s setting is gorgeous, nestled between smoking volcanoes in the central highlands of Guatemala, the city is famous for its well-preserved baroque architecture as well as a number of spectacular ruins of colonial churches which offer photo opportunities at every turn. I had plann ... 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