On top of "La Danta" - forest, as far as you can see.

Country #3 Guatemala, Part 1 – El Mirador

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April 7th 2017
The border crossing was easy, we had to pay US 20$ to exit Belize, get a new stamp and enter the country. There, they told us the bus would be the same as a taxi to our first destination “La Isla de Flores”. We did not really want to believe it, but hey…there was really no other option. Accompanied by Autumn and her friend Kati we took the taxi, arrived at the hostel “Dosamigos” and orga ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Guatemala » Petén Region » El Mirador

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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