Monterrico sunset

The fun and games of traveling in Guatemala

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November 16th 2006
We decided to head for a river crossing into Guatemala so headed from Frontera Corazal to Bethel in a half hour dash up river. This was a very pretty and romantic trip which then turned into a bit of a nightmare as once on the Guatemala side every stage of the onward jorney ensured that our wallets were emptied to line the local bus driver, immigration officer, tour organiser and almost everyone e ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Guatemala

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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