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Coffee - from the seed to the cup

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January 24th 2013
Coffee represents 25% of Gatemala´s exports and one in four Guatemalians work on coffee plantations during harvesting. Given the significance of coffee to the nation we couldn´t help but visit a coffee plantation. Whilst we went into this more with the mind of something to do it was one of the most incredible learning experiences of the trip - despite the fact that neither of us drink coffee. So ... 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