A Looter's Trench

Apparently back in the 60's and 70's looting was a major problem in the area and just about every structure we passed had at least one of these trenches dug through it. This one was at La Florida.

Into The Mirador Basin

June 22nd 2006
How to Remove a Botfly: A botfly is a parasitic insect, which is common throughout the jungles of Central and South America. It is considered by many to be one of the most disgusting insects in the world. It lays its eggs on a host animal like a mosquito and when the mosquito lands and bites you, the eggs fall off onto your skin and immediately hatch. The larva then crawls into the h ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Guatemala » Petén Region

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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