Unless the bandits are only 12 years old too, these 'security guards' don't make us feel much safer

Day 73 - Climbing Volcan Pacaya

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September 13th 2006
Yet another of our early, pre-dawn starts saw us waiting for a (predictably) late minibus to take us to Volcan Pacaya, Guatemala's most active volcano. There was a bit of a groan when an ancient yellow US school bus turned up, complete with a faded 'Your kids are our business' sticker. We weren't about to complain to the driver though as he was armed. The volcano used to be a hotbed of touris ... 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