- Muchas Aventuras en Guatemala
Crossing the border
Our adventures in Guatemala started with the weirdest border crossing we had so far in our travel. The day started very early on the Mexican side, waiting in th Posted by shiriandre in Shiri and Andre one year off blog | Aug 29, 2009
- Happy times in Hot HondurasHonduras has by far been the best country in Cental America. I think
this is because we got the perfect balance of beach, culture and
adventure and saw a the best sites the country has to offer, and, Posted by henry.d.m in Round the World in 140 Days | Aug 9, 2009
- Guatemala 2009, Part 6August 1, 2009
Elk Grove, California
I’m sitting in an Elk Grove café this morning writing my last entry for our Guatemala 2009 adventure. I arrived home late last night after a flight from Guatemala City to Houston and then onto Posted by SChandler in Where to Next? | Aug 1, 2009
- Guatemala 2009, Part 5July 29, 2009
Monterrico, Guatemala
Manuela and I are sitting in the beautiful restaurant of Hotel Pez de Oro overlooking the black sand beach of Monterrico and the pounding Pacific Ocean. Soon a private shuttle van will come by and take Posted by SChandler in Where to Next? | Jul 30, 2009
- Guatemala 2009, Part 4July 22, 2009
Xela, Guatemala
This morning (Wednesday) Manuela and I are in the Bavaria Café y Restaurante having a tipico desayuno (typical breakfast) – eggs, refried beans, a wedge of cheese, tortillas, and fried plantains. This is th Posted by SChandler in Where to Next? | Jul 27, 2009
- GuatemalaTwo hour’s flight took us North to the exotic land of the Mayans, Guatemala.
We had heard wonderful things about the country of Guatemala and really wanted to go there. However we had also heard that it could be Posted by sarahnwill in Adventures In The Americas | Jul 26, 2009
- Guatemala 2009, Part 3July 21, 2009
San Juan de Laguna, Guatemala
During our November 2008 visit to Guatemala the tour van driver suddenly pulled over on a Coban side street and walked away from the van without a word. Fifteen puzzling minutes later, he Posted by SChandler in Where to Next? | Jul 20, 2009
- Guatemala 2009, Part 2July 19, 2009
Antigua, Guatemala
Bienvenida a Antigua,
This morning Manuela and I are in Antigua awaiting a minivan shuttle to Lake Atitlan. I reached Guatemala City two nights ago after two brief flights (3 hours to Houston and 3 ½ Posted by SChandler in Where to Next? | Jul 18, 2009
- Guatemala 2009, Part 1July 16, 2009
Elk Grove, California
Where to next? Guatemala (again)!
I usually prefer to visit some place new when venturing out into the world, but tomorrow I’m heading back to Guatemala. There is still much to be discovered in this Posted by SChandler in Where to Next? | Jul 16, 2009
- Guatemala (Antigua)Sunday 14 June 2009
I returned to Guatemala going to Antigua. Within an hour of arriving I had signed up to take Spanish classes. I also got to stay with one of the tutors and his family. I Posted by Marcos92uk in LASA Tour 2009-10 | Jul 13, 2009
- Guatemala City,GuatemalaIn early May 2009,I went to Guatemala for the first time just to explore it.My friend and I made reservations at "Mariana's Petite Hotel" for the first night.We were greeted at the airport by the owner,and from the moment I Posted by Patsciple in Guatemala City,Guat. | Jun 30, 2009
- Ruins in the JungleAs I gradually realised and remembered what had been in the bags that were stolen I started to form an image of the assailant. At the risk of generalising, a lot of Guatemalans are fairly small. So I picture a Posted by MattAnneka in Burritos y Mojitos | Jun 16, 2009
- Pacaya VolcanoWe took a day trip out of Antigua with Mike and Jon to see Pacaya volcano. It was a pretty good hike, and again it was completely worth it. We were able to get within touching distance of the lava Posted by olin in Sinusoidal Planetary Circumscription | May 7, 2009
- TikalAfter another long bus ride we found ourselves in Flores, a town close to the Tikal archaeological ruins. It's an interesting little island which does not have a single tree. We stayed at a rather lively hostel called Los Amigos Posted by olin in Sinusoidal Planetary Circumscription | May 19, 2009
- Guatemala: Volcanoes, caves and Tikal[i]Be prepared for a rather lengthy Blog folks: this one covers two fantastic weeks in Guatemala and is also full of photos courtesy of our new camera. Its been an incredible fortnight, and an excellent re-introduction to travelling after a Posted by bigtrip09 in Ali and Rowan's Big Trip | Jun 13, 2009
- Lanquin and Semuc ChampeyLanquin is a long (6-8 hour) bus ride from Lake Atitlan, but well worth the trip. We arrived fairly late meaning the hostel we intended to stay at was full and everything looked closed. We ended up taking the recommendation Posted by olin in Sinusoidal Planetary Circumscription | May 17, 2009
- Lake Atitlan, Guatemala
A local gentleman in San Marcos La Laguna.
This dude was just chillin' on an adjacent table from where we we Posted by olin in Sinusoidal Planetary Circumscription | May 13, 2009
- GuatemalaArriving at Flores it was immediately obvious that this place was undergoing major infastructure work. Those of you that complain over the occasional roadwork really needed to see this. Almost an entire neighbourhoods roads were ripped up offereing little Posted by rhinoc in Trav vs. The World | Jun 13, 2009
- Antigua, Guatemala
[img=http://photos.travellerspoint.com/199013 Posted by olin in Sinusoidal Planetary Circumscription | May 9, 2009
- Guatemala (Tikal / Sayaxche / Coban)Wednesday 20 May 2009
I took a mini bus from the Belize / Guatemala border to Flores. My first impression wasn’t good as there wasn’t much of a road, more like a chalk trail with lots of big holes to Posted by Marcos92uk in LASA Tour 2009-10 | Jun 8, 2009
- Fire & WaterApparently there was a big earthquake off the coast of Honduras while we were by Lake Atitlan, which was felt in Guatemala (and some people where we were staying did) but we must have slept through it! We moved onto Posted by MattAnneka in Burritos y Mojitos | Jun 7, 2009
- Lake Atitlan, GuatemalaWe had a fun bus ride through the mountains to Lake Atitlan, and what a stunning lake it is! It reminds me of beautiful lakes in North America or even Lake Luzerne in Switzerland. We spent a night in Posted by sostrander in 3 Down Below | Jun 7, 2009
- Bienvenidos a GuatemalaCrossing into Guatemala was nice and straightforward, though slightly confusingly the Mexican immigration official asked which country we were planning to enter.
It certainly seems differe Posted by MattAnneka in Burritos y Mojitos | Jun 4, 2009
- Notes on travelSmall footnote before I post a proper entry with pictures on Lake Atitlan.
Since arriving in Guatemala we have seen many huskies. Why? A little far from the homeland I would say.
Apparently they are the IN dog right. Also, Che Guavera Posted by sostrander in 3 Down Below | Jun 2, 2009
- Damn the VolcanoWe left Flores on an overnight bus with seats on top. The kids had quite a ride before they fell asleep as they watched mountains highway corners from their bubble seat. We arrive in Guatemala city and take a short Posted by sostrander in 3 Down Below | May 31, 2009