- GlobeRovers Rating: 8 / 10
- Buzz Line: "The most colourful country in Central America"
- Eagle Eye: Guatemala is known for its violent past of political turmoil and natural disasters (in particular earthquakes and volcanic eruptions). During the 1980's and 90's political upheaval, more than 450 Mayan villages were destroyed and over 1 million people became internal and external refugees. The USA government provided support to Guatemalan military forces that took part in the brutal civilian killings.
- Hot Spots: Tikal ruins and surrounding areas, several active volcanoes, Lake Atitlan and the bustling villages
- The Low-down: Guatemala is one of the two highlights of Central America (with Costa Rica).
- GlobeRovers Blog: Report 1, Report 2, Report 3, Report 4, Report 5, Report 6
Tikal
Temple of Ah Cacao (left) and
Temple of the Mask (right) built around AD 700-750
Tikal
Tikal
Tikal
Sales Lady, Village of Santiago Atitlan
Market, Chichicastenango, Guatemala
Guatemala border from Palenque
Mexico/Guatemala border
Guatemalan long-distance public bus
Late Atitlan
Arco de Santa Catarina, Antigua
