Guatemala
Finishing Up In Guatemala!
We wanted to end our time in Guatemala with a bang. In our last few days we hung out in Antigua, revisited the famous market in Chichicastenango and hiked up Volcan Pacaya!
Completing A Long Circle!
After heading up north towards Coban from Antigua, we sadly missed out on what the locals call the “8th Wonder of the World”, but we did get to visit a coffee farm!
A Holy Figure & More Ruins
Did you know that one of the holiest Catholic relics sits in a little town in Guatemala’s Eastern Highlands. Oh yeah and one of the largest sets of Mayan ruins sits just over the border from it in Honduras!
Cruisin’ Down The Sweet River!
We took a stunning boat ride on Guatemala’s “sweet river” to Livingston, home of the Garifuna, a people whose culture is vastly different from other Guatemalans.
Crossing Two Borders & Back Into The Mayan World!
During our trip we saw several groups of Mayan ruins, but Tikal took the cake. Of course we had to take a day long bus ride out of Mexico and through Belize to get there.
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Bienvenido A Mexico!
Sure I had visited a Mexican resort town before, but backpacking around the country was going to be a different story. Our first stop was the beautiful colonial town of San Cristobal de las Casas.
Moving On From Xela!
Our last stop in Guatemala’s Western Highlands before crossing into Mexico was Huehuetenango. During our time in this small city we visited our first Mayan ruins and attended a busy Sunday night church service for a taste of culture.
Xetulul & Xocomil
The Xetulul theme park and Xocomil water park are heavily themed and almost seem out of place in the tropic climate of Retalheu located on Guatemala’s west coast.
La Segunda Ciudad En Guatemala – Part 2
We spent just about a month in Guatemala’s second city. During this time we witnessed the countries’ presidential election, largest fair, independence day and I studied Spanish for four weeks. Settling down and seeing Guatemala’s culture first hand was a real treat!
La Segunda Ciudad En Guatemala – Part 1
We spent just about a month in Guatemala’s second city. During this time we witnessed the countries’ presidential election, largest fair, independence day and I studied Spanish for four weeks. Settling down and seeing Guatemala’s culture first hand was a real treat!
