Enjoying the beach

Tilapa Beach Cleanup

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June 27th 2006
Before I came to Guatemala, I researched quite a bit on the web for information about Xela and Guatemala. I came across the website www.xelapages.com . This website was really useful to me, especially the discussion board. During my first week in Xela, (when I was still exploring the city) I walked to Xelapages and met the owners- Tom and his wife Mary Jo. Tom is a gringo, and is originally from ... read more

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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