We arrived in Xela (formally called Quetzaltenango) after a stomach-turning four-hour bus ride from Guate up into the western highlands of Guatemala. Although Xela is the second largest city in the country, the central part of town feels quite small. (more…)
Month: January 2013
Tikal: The Center of the Mayan World
Ancient Mayan temples set in the midst of a lush jungle . . . visiting a sacred site at the end of a 5000 year cycle . . . all … Continue reading Tikal: The Center of the Mayan World
Guatemala City: First Impressions
Hello again! We apologize for the lengthy delay since our last post. Believe us, no one is more sorry about that than we are because it means that we have … Continue reading Guatemala City: First Impressions
