Lago de Atitlan

Panajachel en Lago de Atitlan

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July 29th 2006
This weekend Wendy and I ventured to Lago de Atitlan, which is a beautiful lake beside three volcanos. In total, there are 33 volcanos in Guatemala, four of which are active. (Wendy and I plan to climb one of the active volcanos for my birthday tomorrow!) It was made thousands of years ago after one of the volcanoes errupted and created a huge crater that later became the lake as we know it. The c ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Guatemala » Western Highlands » Panajachel

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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