Category Archives: Guatemala

Quiriguá to Rio Dulce

Posted on October 17, 2009 by Sandra

With Rio Dulce as our next destination, it seemed best to continue our travels from the bus stop where we had been dropped off to walk into Quiriguá. From there, we would have to catch a bus or a ride … Continue reading →

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The Missing Guidebook

Posted on February 16, 2009 by Sandra

As we were ab out to begin the complicated leg of our journey, we realized we no longer had our Lonely Planet guide to Guatemala. Continue reading →

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Guatemalan Country Music

Posted on January 30, 2009 by Sandra

Missing from guidebooks on Guatemala: rating villages and hotels by decibels of nearby roosters and missionaries. Okay, okay, the roosters are a natural part of the rural settingand even amusing from time to time. Earplugs provide the needed escape for … Continue reading →

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Continental Breakfast in Guatemala City – Common Sense Required!

Posted on January 30, 2009 by Sandra

When eating a fabulous breakfast in Guatemala, it is wise to pay attention to one thing: was the coffee water boiled for 3 minutes? Continue reading →

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