The First Climb Up a Tower

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March 17th 2013
Geo: 17.2171, -89.6232Staying in the jungle of Northern Guatemala makes for the perfect jumping off point to visit Tikal, site of Guatemala's most famous Mayan ruins. Beyond that, staying in the jungle for a few nights is just plain cool, a nice escape from Guatemala City's grit and sprawl, and a peaceful spot to relax for a few days. Could there possibly be a downside to staying in th ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Guatemala

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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