Palenque

Panajachal

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August 19th 2012
Hola again, Have made it to Panajachal in Guatamala. Interesting day ourfirst land boarder crossing all went very smoothly. Group decission not to do the chicken buses much to our relief so up graded to a minibus. Really noticing the differences between Mexico and Guatamala very different landscape and people. For those of you at work (see I do think of you all) I am like a giant here no longer ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Guatemala » Western Highlands

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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