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Western Highlands, Guatemala Overview

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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Casa Florencia Hotel

4 of 5 stars
San Francisco Bay Area
Jul 25, 2008

I traveled with my 17 year old daughter this summer and we spent 2 nights at Casa Florencia before heading to Xela for language school. Situated a few blocks from La Merced, a short walk revealed...more

Posada Don Valentino

5 of 5 stars
Miami, Florida
Jul 24, 2008

I fell in love with Antigua, Guatemala and its people and sites on my first trip there in Feb 2004. Until this last visit I had never found the perfect place to stay, until I stayed at La Posada Don...more

Ixchel Spanish School

5 of 5 stars
bailey036
Jul 22, 2008

I studied at Ixchel for 6 weeks in June and July 2008. I came not knowing anyone and made a ton of lifelong friends. I was lucky enough to be given an amazing teacher and an amazing host family in...more

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