Antigua Guatemala 10-14 029

Antigua Guatemala

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October 15th 2010
Flying into Guatemala City reminded me of flying into Costa Rica. Upon exiting the airport there's a wall of people facing you holding signs, waving, shouting, touting rides. Doesn't give one much time to adjust. Catching a bus to Antigua was easy, and cost US10. We got real lucky and as it turned out one of passengers happened to own not only a tour company but the property we planned on stay ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Guatemala » Capital Region » Antigua

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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