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Lake Peten Itza, Flores
The Lake Peten Itza adds to the tranquil character of Flores
Tikal and Flores
May 29th 2009 The border crossing from Mexico to Guatemala went surprisingly smooth. In Mexico, I visited the small immigration office in Frontera Corozal where I was asked to pay M$100 for a re-entry visa to Mexico. Then I walked down to the Usumacinta river which forms the border between Mexico and Guatemala. I joined some fellow backpackers for the 20 minute boat ride to the Guatemalan side. Once I ha
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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 COMING SOON HOUSE ADVERTISING ads_leader_photo_bottom
