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Hiking Lake Atitlán’s Indian Nose For Sunrise
Hiking Lake Atitlán’s Indian Nose For Sunrise

Hiking Lake Atitlán’s Indian Nose For Sunrise

Scrambling around in the pitch black of night desperately trying to not wake my roommate or the family we were staying with, my alarm was piercing the silent night air. The excitement was palpable. I have come to love my hiking holidays and my time in Guatemala had...

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The Natural Beauty Of Guatemala’s Lake Atitlán
The Natural Beauty Of Guatemala’s Lake Atitlán

The Natural Beauty Of Guatemala’s Lake Atitlán

Lake Atitlan many not be the most well known of destinations. In fact may people would be hard pressed to pin even it's country on a map let alone where exactly you can find it. It may not have the allure of Lake Titikaka which straddles the Peru/Bolivia border or...

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AdventureBelizeCentral AmericaLandscape and Nature
Extreme Caving – Exploring The Crystal Cave In Belize
Extreme Caving – Exploring The Crystal Cave In Belize

Extreme Caving – Exploring The Crystal Cave In Belize

Belize is famous for its barrier reef but in the west, only half an hour from the border with Guatemala lies San Ignacio. The countryside around San Ignacio is potted with wonderful cave formations that are famous for their more adventurous pursuits such as caving...

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BelizeCentral America
Ocean Academy – Caye Caulker’s Enterprising Solution To Education
Ocean Academy – Caye Caulker’s Enterprising Solution To Education

Ocean Academy – Caye Caulker’s Enterprising Solution To Education

We don't all have the same choices in life. The children of Caye Caulker are faced with a decision most of us thankfully don't have to make when we get to secondary school. Ocean Academy on the small island of Caye Caulker started in 2008. It provides a sustainable...

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Central AmericaGuatemalaHistorical Sites
Tikal – The Largest Mayan Excavation You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
Tikal – The Largest Mayan Excavation You’ve Probably Never Heard Of

Tikal – The Largest Mayan Excavation You’ve Probably Never Heard Of

Buried deep in the Guatemalan jungle, miles from the nearest city lies one of the largest ancient Mayan sites. You may recognise it from some documentaries or pictures on the internet. The largest temple on the site, Temple IV, has even been featured in the first...

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