Eco Saunas1

Week 1- Classes, Crepes, Eco Saunas, Futbol, Chocolate, and nightlife

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January 20th 2007
Classes The first week here, I took my first dance class at my school. Very basic salsa. I have also listened to lectures on the history of Guatemala, the Mayan cosmovision, natural medicine, and the government's refusal to respect the people's decision to refuse a mining operation that will deprive them of what little water they have to grow their crops, will poison them, and will give very lit ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Guatemala » Western Highlands » Quetzaltenango

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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