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Above and Below Lake Atitlan

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February 9th 2011
Lake Atiltan is situated high in the Guatemalan highlands; a Mecca for Spanish students and backpackers alike, ringed by small tranquil villages interspersed amongst volcanoes towering over 3000m, the area has been inhabited since pre-hispanic times and for most locals Mayan is still the first language. Like so many areas in Guatemala the Lake is situated over a Volcanic hotspot and the amazin ... 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