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Days 14-19: Antigua, Semuc Champey, Tikal and Guate - The Whirlwind Tour

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July 2nd 2013
*This will likely be my last blog entry. I am writing this entry from the US, which means I came back safe and sound on Friday (except for a bout of food poisoning). I was constantly on the move in the last days of my trip and had little Internet access, hence the delay. This will be a longer entry, but scroll down and to the next page for plenty of photos.* Sometimes it pays to be a gringo in ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Guatemala » Petén Region » Tikal

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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