Guatemalan Chicken Bus

Have a very gallo xmas!

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December 14th 2006
As you cross into the Guatemalan border at El Carmen you immediately notice a difference in the surroundings. For one you stand at the feet of giant mountains, most of which are extinct volcanoes bold and mighty and are quite inspiring. Another difference is the transportation, long gone are the deluxe first class over air-conditioned behemoth Mercedes buses and are replaced with brightly pai ... read more

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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