Monterrico

Kayaking beneath the mangroves

---

July 22nd 2006
Wendy and I left for Monterrico with our guide, Wilbur, and another traveler from Germany. We drove for about 2 1/2 hours until another until we arrived in a little town (don't remember the name) where we boarded our kayaks and paddled down river towards Monterrico. Monterrico is famous for its black volcanic sand and tortuga (turtle) and caiman (sp?) reserve. Wendy and I shared a kayak, which te ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Guatemala » Pacific Coast » Monterrico

---

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