Old man carrying a heavy load of wood at El Palmar Viejo

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In volcanic land (Quetzaltenango und Chichicastenango, Guatemala)

July 9th 2010
(Day 826 on the road) After a few weeks in Guatemala now I have to say that I am properly impressed. Of course by the beauty of the country, but even more so by the honesty of the people and the absence of hassle. It is by no means standard that in a poor country like Guatemala tourists are treated equal. Despite how much I love Asia for example, the omni-present foreigner pricing and rip-offsther ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Guatemala » Western Highlands » Chichicastenango

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

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