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Visiting Western Highlands, Guatemala


Guatemala’s spectacular Western Highlands run from Antigua to the Mexican border. Pines blanket misty hillsides, rivers cascade through sliver-thin ravines, volcanoes rumble overhead. Catch market day or witness offerings to drinking, smoking St. Maximon, in Chichicastenango. See traditional life in the Ixil Triangle. Clamber the Cuchumatanes Mountains. Mayan dialects and ceremonies are still part of everyday life for the majority of Guatemala’s indigenous population, living where their... more » Guatemala’s spectacular Western Highlands run from Antigua to the Mexican border. Pines blanket misty hillsides, rivers cascade through sliver-thin ravines, volcanoes rumble overhead. Catch market day or witness offerings to drinking, smoking St. Maximon, in Chichicastenango. See traditional life in the Ixil Triangle. Clamber the Cuchumatanes Mountains. Mayan dialects and ceremonies are still part of everyday life for the majority of Guatemala’s indigenous population, living where their ancestors trod. « less
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Guatefriend's Bed & Breakfast

5 of 5 stars
Ettelbruck
Nov 8, 2009

The only thing I can say about Guatefriends is "feeling like home"We have been there at the beginning of our trip for 2 days and also for our last night, it was perfect. The food is amazing and the...more

Antigua Guatemala

5 of 5 stars
Charleston, South Carolina
Nov 7, 2009

This was a hidden treasure. The entire city is filled with cobble-stone streets which isn't great for cars but is great for the views. The city is somewhat touristy, but not overwhelming. It is...more

Mikaso Turismo y Aventura

4 of 5 stars
wisconsin
Nov 7, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

I stay at this hotel twice, it is a beautiful hotel with a amazing view of the lake form their 3rd floor restaurant if you don’t stay here I wont recommend having breakfast here the view is best in...more

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