"Land of Beautiful Volcanoes & Rickshaws" Departamento de Guatemala by VinTolucci

Departamento de Guatemala Travel Guide: 186 reviews and 443 photos

Great Times in Antigua, Guatemala - Departamento de Guatemala

Guatemala Heart of the Mayan Empire

Guatemala is fascinating. The scenery is beautiful and the Mayan people erected vast edificies before the discovery of the new world.

Working for my Tortillas

Hauling a Rickshaw

Sometime's we concentrate on the negatives and we don't focus on the positives in our life. Some of us may hate our jobs but just try lugging a heavy rickshaw for a living. Yes it is an honest living, but man is it embarrassing. Man, atleast I don't have to struggle here in America.

And then there is Antigua!

Antigua

Most likely you will spend some time in Antigua.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Beautiful scenery
Cons:Long road trips
In a nutshell:Perfect weather year round

Last visit to Departamento de Guatemala: Mar 2004
Intro Updated Jul 2, 2006
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Mini tower Things to Do (3)

The tower in Guate resembles the Eiffel tower somewhat. Not nearly as huge its still a nice structure to view and... more travel advice

All smiles at Porai - Departamento de Guatemala

Enjoy the Atmosphere Nightlife (4)

You can come to Porai and dance the night away and you can meet new people. Most all are all smiles. Dress to impress. more travel advice

Courtside dining - Departamento de Guatemala

Courtside dining Local Customs (1)

Most residences and restaurants have a courtside patio where one can enjoy a meal. I would recommend you were a... more travel advice

Fuego Smoking - Departamento de Guatemala

Volcan Fuego Off The Beaten Path (3)

Volcan Fuego smoking. Its a thrill to climb a volcano thats erupting. Many people climb pacaya or fuego for the thrill... more travel advice

Transportation (3)
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Written Dec 11, 2004

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lohki Sep 23, 2006 at 7:40 AM

I like your member picture.... hot! Waiting for the Toronto page.
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CC81 Apr 24, 2006 at 2:30 PM

Here`s the pic I was telling you about, Things to do. Picture n1
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hekate Feb 11, 2005 at 9:17 AM

Riding in Cars sounds funny :)))