El Remate

Crossing from Belize to Guatemala and El Remate

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February 11th 2011
8th of February already and this was the end of the Belize adventure. That morning, I was packing my bag and going to Guatemala – the country I was looking forward to the most out of the whole trip. Still on a high from the previous day's experience and following the Lonely Planet's advice (start early) I left at about 8am. I knew I had to get the bus to the border town of Benque, about 12km awa ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Guatemala » Petén Region » El Remate

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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