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The Sea Turtles of Akumal

On our way from Tikal, Guatemala to Cuba, I visited Tulum, Mexico for the second time in six months. This time around I decided to get a little more creative with my day trips. I read blogs, asked hostel owners, and talked to locals about where to visit. I realized there was Read more…

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By Caitlin, 4 yearsAugust 24, 2018 ago
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Guatemala

Semuc Champey, Guatemala’s Not-So-Hidden Gem

Semuc Champey is a remote, intensely beautiful natural monument in Central Guatemala. Here, deep in the forest, the Cahabón River runs underground for about 1,000 feet. It is covered by a limestone bridge that has been smoothed by thousands of years of running water and a slowly shifting river. The Read more…

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By Caitlin, 4 yearsMay 11, 2018 ago
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Guatemala

A Night in the Glow of an Erupting Volcano: Hiking Acatenango in Guatemala

Have you ever dreamt of waking up in the middle of the night, pulling aside the flap of your tent, and gazing out on an erupting volcano? If you haven’t, then start dreaming: the hike to the summit of the Acatenango volcano in Guatemala allows you to do just that. Read more…

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By Caitlin, 4 yearsMarch 3, 2018 ago
Guatemala

Animals, Caldo, and Privilege in San Francisco el Alto

San Francisco el Alto is perched high on a hilltop roughly forty five minutes outside of Quetzaltenango (Xela) in Western Guatemala. This remote little town is home to one of the largest weekly markets in Guatemala. Unlike the popular market at Chichicastenango, the San Francisco el Alto market isn’t designed Read more…

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By Caitlin, 4 yearsFebruary 16, 2018 ago
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