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Climbing Volcan Tajamulco | Apr 25 08'

by cbrock21 a male from Chicago, on vacation in San Marcos

The town of San Marcos is West of Quetzaltanango, close the the Western border with Mexico. I did not actually visit San Marco, but it is the... Continue reading »
Lake Atitlan - San Marcos | Dec 11 06'

by Cag a female from Shrewsbury, on vacation in San Marcos

A visit out to Lake Atitlan was on the cards, so we set off at 0600 on the chicken bus to Panachel (150km NW of Antigua) where we caught a boat out... Continue reading »

Trips taken near San Marcos

Volcan Tajumulco | Feb 02 07'

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

"Highest peak in Central America"

Hi. My name is Sam and I have a problem... I´m addicted to climbing volcanoes. Volcan Tajumulco marks my third volcano in 6 weeks, so it looks like... Continue reading »
Feliz Año Nuevo from Guatemala! | Dec 26 06'

by Marina Cotton a 34 year old female from New Plymouth, on vacation in Quetzaltenango

Happy New Year from Guatemala!!I had to catch 2 night buses from Puebla to Guatemala; one to Villahermosa (Mexico), then another to Tapachula (Mexi... Continue reading »
Week 1 - The Mountain School | Oct 14 05'

by nolimit2391 a 23 year old male from Milwaukee, on vacation in Colomba

"I miss the people."

After 12 hours or so of sleep, we woke up, showered, and ate pancakes. After breakfast I decided to explore the neighboring communities a bit... Continue reading »
Xela & San Francisco El Alto | Jan 31 07'

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

"A non vegetarian market"

Xela is often described as being akin to an grim industrial town in the north of England, which is maybe why I felt so at home in Xela. ... Continue reading »
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 »
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 »
Finca La Florida | Apr 15 06'

by Gringita a real traveler, on vacation in Coatepeque

Went to volunteer at this Finca as it has a very interesting background.A group of campesinos at a neighbouring farm grew tired of working for litt... Continue reading »
the Almolonga Saturday morning market! | May 05 06'

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

"a good lesson - remember where you got OFF the bus so you can remember how to get back ON!"

My wake-up call on Saturday morning came from the nibbling sound of what turned out to be 2 little mice in my bungalow. I´m glad they were cu... Continue reading »
The City Of Quetzaltenango | Oct 16 07'

by Esmeralda & Kah-kin a 27 year old traveling as a couple from Zwolle, on vacation in Quetzaltenango

Wednesday morning we took the ¨chickenbus¨ from San Pedro to Quetzaltenango (everyone calls it by its Mayan name Xela). It was a cheap option to us... Continue reading »
Fuentes Georginas and change in plans | May 09 06'

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

"1 opportunity in my life to see an ex-guerilla camp"

Just returned from the Fuentes Georginas which was absolutely fabulous - it is a bit cold here in the mornings - and today happens to be the day we... Continue reading »