Yaxha ruins

Leaving Guatemala

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October 26th 2010
Our time in Guatemala is winding down as the summer hurricane season comes to a close in the western Caribbean. We've spent more time in Guatemala than any other country since we started cruising on s/v Bluewater Cat in 2007, yet there is still so much to see and learn about this country. We have truly fallen in love with Guatemala and are sad to see our time here come to an end. We love the pe ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Guatemala » Caribbean Coast » Río Dulce

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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