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Super Chivos! | Apr 28 06'

by Rich a 29 year old male from Leamington, on vacation in Quetzaltenango

Interesting bus journey - bus kept on breaking down and was sat next to a coffee grower who I practiced my Spanish with. Surprised myself - g... Continue reading »
Sunrise at Tikal | Apr 06 08'

by cjoliver a 21 year old male from Calgary, on vacation in Tikal

"Best. Sunrise. Ever."

After arriving in Tikal the 3 of us rented 3 tents, and unpacked our stuff. If you buy your ticket to the park after 3pm, it's good for the next da... Continue reading »
Lago de Atitlan | Jul 29 06'

by Pequena Chinita a 25 year old female traveling as a couple from Tucson, on vacation in Atitlan

"It was an extremely bumpy, white knuckle ride crammed in with the beautifully round-bodied locals. "

The buses in Guatemala are all the old Bluebirds we rode in elementary and middle school in the States except each one has a random theme depending... Continue reading »
Antigua - CSA Part II | Jan 07 07'

by Sam Webb a 26 year old male from London, on vacation in Antigua

"Un explosíon de Sam"

Headed back to Antigua for more Spanish lessons.But oh my god is grade B harder than grade A. Despite three weeks of almost nonstop effort I... Continue reading »
Antigua | Jun 14 06'

by Nathan C a 24 year old male from Chicago, on vacation in Antigua

Thu, June 15, 20066:29 pm Hi you all,I have arrived in Antigua, Guatemala after a good 24 hours of travelling.I spent a whole 14 hours stop ov... Continue reading »
Hearts, flowers, Tikal, and roosters | Feb 13 08'

by mo and tg a female traveling as a couple from Portland, on vacation in El Remate

"With our gear stowed and our bodies carefully slathered with mosquito spray, we headed back to the main road ..."

The alarm went off in time for 6:50 breakfast at Hotel Dos Lunas, then we were off to the airport, where we waited to board a plane to Flores. Mike... Continue reading »
Pensive with Pema in Panajachel :) | May 19 06'

by Rebecca Anne a 34 year old female, on vacation in Panajachel

"I said - NOOOOO, (and if I was still an adolescent, I would have said, DUHHH!!)."

THANK GOD THE RAIN HAS STOPPED!!!First, a report of change in itinerary (for those who have my itinerary draft and have been charged with making su... Continue reading »
Un dia en Xela | May 11 06'

by Rebecca Anne a 34 year old female, on vacation in Quetzaltenango

"these two nice men with whom I have laughed and eaten with are the same men that hold the big guns"

Hola! It is hard to believe I have been here over a week already. A week ago today I was on that scary bus ride. Xela is really g... Continue reading »
"Gringotenango..." | May 04 06'

by Alfie a 32 year old male from Bergen, on vacation in Panajachel

"Chris, who among the nine languages he was familiar with, also spoke good norwegian."

Thinking of spending a relaxed weekend at the beautiful Lake Atitlan, for instance in the town of Panajachel? Well, don´t. In a glimpse... Continue reading »
Ruínas de Utatlán | Apr 28 06'

by Alfie a 32 year old male from Bergen, on vacation in Santa Cruz del Quiche

" Smells like Maya Spirit."

3 hours of bouncing around in a camioneta (old american school buses) takes us to the chaotic plaza of Santa Cruz del Quichè, the regional capitol.... Continue reading »