Lago Atitlan

Doing the Lakeside thing

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December 21st 2010
I dont think I have complained that much about the cold here but, dam it's cold here! Xela sits at a little over 7000 ft in elevation. Thats right yours truely, whom as you all know hates the cold; chose to study in one of the coldest regions of Guatemala. I had heard that it can get cold here, but I thought there's cold and then there is Central American cold. WRONG!!!!!!!!!!! In the mornings ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Guatemala » Western Highlands » San Pedro La Laguna

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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