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The term “chicken bus”
The term "chicken bus" refers to the colorful, exuberantly decorated, and often overcrowded buses that are a common mode of public transportation in Guatemala and other Central American countries.
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El Mirador Lost City
El Mirador Lost City of the Maya.
A lot of people who visit Guatemala have Tikal on their bucket list. But this is the ancient Mayan city to visit if you're a purist. There are no roads, so your options are helicopter or trek.
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What does Quetzalteca mean?
What does quetzalteca mean?
"Quetzalteca" is a traditional Guatemalan alcoholic beverage, specifically a type of aguardiente, which is a clear, potent liquor made from sugar cane. This drink is deeply embedded in Guatemalan culture and is named after the quetzal, the national bird of Guatemala, symbolizing freedom and wealth. Quetzalteca is renowned for its unique flavor and high alcohol content.
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Guatemala Pacific Coast Beaches
Five Days on Guatemala Pacific Coast Beaches. Which is the best, and how do you get there? We included maps from Guatemala City and Antigua
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NO GMO For Guatemala | Fruits & Vegetables
NO GMO For Guatemala Fruits & Vegetables | Monsanto has been Stopped in their attempt to include GMO in Lake Atitlan Food.
The fresh fruits, and vegetables in the Lake Atitlan markets will amaze you. Lake Atitlan Food in the form of fruits and vegetables are so plentiful that you won’t know where to start and while there are many that you will recognize there are also plenty that you will not.
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Required to travel to Guatemala?
What is required to travel to Guatemala?
To enter Guatemala, you will need a U.S. passport that is valid at the time of entry. There is no minimum validity period for a U.S. passport. U.S. citizens do not need a visa and are admitted to Guatemala for 90 days.
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Guatemala
Guatemala many guests have asked for more information.
Semuc Champey is a natural monument in the department of Alta Verapaz, Guatemala
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Guatemala Tours Atitlan | Antigua | Livingston | Monterrico
Guatemala Tours | Lake Atitlan, Antigua, Livingston, Monterrico. Antigua Guatemala Tours, Panajachel Chichi Market Thursday Sunday
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Lake Atitlan Guatemala Chicken Bus Etiquette
Lake Atitlan Guatemala Chicken Bus Etiquette. A Chicken Bus is the main form of Transportation in Guatemala. Each day millions ride the Chicken Bus, no unions, computers or specific Chicken Bus Schedules exist.
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Lake Atitlan Cooking School
San Pedro Lake Atitlan Culinary Cooking School is perfect for people who love to learn about local Mayan foods and want to learn how to make these dishes. We often think of our Lake Atitlan Cooking Classes as workshops that introduce you to the flavors of ancestral Maya cooking while providing an incredible opportunity to be a part of daily life with a Tz’utujil Maya family.
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Lake Atitlan Guatemala Volcanoes
Lake Atitlan Guatemala Volcanoes | Volcán Atitlan | Volcán Tolimán | Volcán San Pedro, hiking is the most popular activities Lake Atitlan, Guatemala.
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Chichicastenango Market Days
Chichicastenango Market Days are held on Thursdays and Sundays where vendors sell handicrafts from all over the region of Chichicastenango
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San Juan La Laguna
San Juan La Laguna, nestled on the southwestern shores of Lake Atitlán in Guatemala, boasts a rich history and vibrant culture deeply intertwined with the Tz'utujil Maya people who call it home.
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Semana Santa Guatemala 2024
On Good Friday as part of Semana Santa Lake Atitlan celebration, the cobblestone streets of Santa Catarina Palopó and San Antonio Palopó. Semana Santa Lake Atitlan | Lake Atitlan Tours and Travel Services
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Indian Nose Sunrise Hike
Best Hike in Lake Atitlan Indian Nose Sunrise Hike. The Hike is also known as the Maya Nose Hike from San Pedro. Enjoy the Sunrise with Cha
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Tecpán Guatemala Restaurants
Tecpán Guatemala Restaurants, the wonderful aromas of garlic, onions, peppers, and grilled beef drifts through the breeze outside San Ricardo Restaurant’s vibrant farm and lodge in Tecpán Guatemala Restaurants.
Tecpán Guatemala Restaurants
Tecpan…
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Indian Nose Interesting Mountain – On The Shores Of Lake Atitlan
Indian Nose Is A Interesting Mountain On The Shores Of Lake Atitlan located on the northwest shores of Lake Atitlan beside San Juan La Laguna is the famous mountain formation that is called
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Lake Atitlan Ceramics Store
San Antonio Palopo Lake Atitlan Ceramics Store | Lake Atitlan Tours and Travel Services. San Antonio Palopo Lake Atitlan Ceramics Store offers pottery and ceramics that are created in San Antonio Palopó incorporates hand-painted.
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Lake Atitlan Coffee Honey
Lake Atitlan Coffee Honey From Coffee Flowers. Coffee Honey is rare to find. June in Guatemala Coffee plants bloom. The honey farms provide bees,
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Guatemala Markets | Healthy Foods Lake Atitlan
Guatemala Markets | Healthy Foods Lake Atitlan Guatemala Markets.
In Western Cultures the amount of processed foods consumed is one reason for the health issues faced by many.
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Semana Santa Lake Atitlan
Semana Santa Lake Atitlan Good Friday Tour. Semana Santa is a celebration which commemorates the crucifixion and resurrection of Christ. On Good Friday as part of Semana Santa celebration, the cobblestone streets of Santa Catarina Palopó and San Antonio Palopó, Guatemala is transformed into an artistic canvas.
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I Love Lake Atitlan Guatemala | 6 Reasons Why
I Love Lake Atitlan Guatemala | 6 Reasons Why, I Ended up visiting Lake Atitlan Guatemala three times in 6 months.
It seemed if I stayed away for more than a month I felt that a piece of me was missing. It’s been years since I made the decision to move here permanently and I still wake up every morning with a ‘pinch me moment’.
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Volcano Hike San Pedro
Lake Atitlan Sunrise Volcano Tour San Pedro, Ready to experience climbing a Volcano at Sunrise on Lake Atitlan? The best experiences.
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Antigua Guatemala Changed
Antigua is one of the cities in Guatemala I once had a huge love for. Over the years of living in Antigua the city changed. Lost were the little shops and restaurants in the town plaza, locals had owned and ran for years. All gone, replaced with Brands, Franchises and wealthy foreign investment. Tourism.