Guatemala Trip - Traveling Sin Mente

Lake Atitlán in San Pedro

Aleho Montoya — Mon, 28 Mar 2022 18:21:14 +0000

Lake Atitlán – San Pedro Lake Atitlan was one of those destinations where you only plan to stay for a couple of days but end up staying for much longer. It is the deepest lake in Central America reaching 340 m deep and has a surface area of 130 km2. In its surrounding villages, 3 types of Mayan languages...

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The biggest market in Central America: Chichicastenango

Aleho Montoya — Tue, 23 Jun 2015 22:40:16 +0000

Chichicastenango, o Chichi como también es conocido por los locales, es un pequeña pueblo del cual se cree que tiene el mercado de artesanías mas grande de todo Centro América. El mercado solo lo puedes visitar los días Jueves...
Chichicastenango, or Chichi as it’s known by the locals, is a small town home to what’s said to be Central America’s largest artesan market. The market, held Thursdays and Sundays, is the perfect place to buy handmade goods, and also to experience indigenous culture.

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The incredible Antigua in Guatemala

Aleho Montoya — Tue, 23 Jun 2015 22:20:43 +0000

This is a small colonial city that sits in the shadow of the imposing Volcán de Agua (Volcano of Water), so named for the the lake that sits at its peak. Full of cafes, panaderías (bakeries)...
Esta es una ciudad colonial que se ubica bajo la imponente sombrea del Volcan de Agua, llamado de esta forma por el lago que se encuentra en su parte mas alta. Llena de cafes, panaderías y restaurantes...

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Beautiful Semuc Champey in Guatemala

Aleho Montoya — Fri, 19 Jun 2015 21:28:02 +0000

From the entrance to Semuc it is another 10 minute walk over a wooden bridge to the K’an Ba Caves, another absolutely unforgettable experience for those prepared to swim, climb, and jump...

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Talking with the Locals – Semuc Champey

Gianna Elisa — Fri, 19 Jun 2015 21:12:50 +0000

As beautiful as Semuc Champey was, what really made our experience there special was getting to know some of the local people. Guatemala’s indigenous population is very large; over 22 of languages are spoken in total. In Semuc Champey...

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The biggest Mayan archaeological site: Tikal

Gianna Elisa — Wed, 17 Jun 2015 18:16:39 +0000

It’s thought that Tikal was inhabited between the years 600 BC and 900 AD when it was abandoned. The archeological site is surrounded by thick jungle that spreads all the way up to Mexico to the West and North and to Belize in the East...

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