Lake View 1

The black hole of San Pedro

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June 17th 2006
I call it a black hole because San Pedro is the type of place that pulls you in and keeps you, for longer than you intended. I can feel the pull of S.P. getting stronger by the day. The hostel I am staying in here is quite nice. It´s the kind of place where you could sit around all day and just hang out with whoever happens to be there at the time and it never seems strange. There is a pleasant ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Guatemala » Western Highlands » San Pedro La Laguna

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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