Volcan de Agua

Week One in Guatemala!

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December 2nd 2011
Just a quick update from Guatemala. Well I got here on Saturday and could tell just from the flight over Guatemala City how different this country was going to be to Mexico. First thoughts were of sadness at the obvious poverty that exists here. Was picked up from the airport for the drive 40km west to Antigua. Driving through Guatemala City was a real experience again from the shock of seeing jus ... 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