Plaza de la Tanque

Another day in Antigua

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December 18th 2010
We woke to another dia perfecta in La Antigua. Guatemala is a beautiful country with some lovely people. On Saturdays & Sundays the town fills up with weekenders from Guatemala City and beyond. One can see why - the climate is near perfect (well into the tropics but 5,000 ft up in the Central Highlands - so, sunny but not too hot), there's lots to see, the town is full of interesting cafes and res ... 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