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"Journey to the Western Highlands " a San Juan Cotzal Travel Page by Ken_Weaver

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"Journey to the Western Highlands " a San Juan Cotzal Travel Page by Ken_Weaver

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Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take but by the moments that take our breath away.


Real Name: Ken Weaver
Lives In: San Diego, US
Member Since: Apr 09, 2000
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Journey to the Western Highlands

by Ken_Weaver - last update: Aug 15, 2003

Road to the Ixil Triangle and San Juan Cotzal

Sacapulas in Valley
The last paved road from Chichicastenango ends at Sacapulas. It is uphill from here over a mountain pass and into the Ixil Triangle bordered on the corners by Chajul, Nebaj and San Juan Cotzal.
Say "a sheel"

Entrance to the Ixil Triangle

Our group posing at the entrance to this region which was so devasted by the civil war.

"The Waldorf"

The Waldorf is the base camp for almost all of the work teams that travel to this remote town in the Western Highlands. San Juan Cotzal is about 180 miles northeast of Guatemala City yet it takes over 9 hours of driving to get there because of treacherously narrow and unpaved mountain roads. The elevation is about 5500 feet above sea level so even in the summer it is moderate in temperature. This building has two sleeping dorms with bunks and an adjacent building is used for cooking and eating. There are several showers in a separate building on the compound and everyone washes their clothes in a pila. Learn more at Life At The Waldorf Travelogue.

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Pros:"Beautiful Mountainous Country with Temperate Climate"
Cons:"Scariest road I have ever been on!"
In A Nutshell:"This area is not for the feign hearted"
Ken_Weaver's San Juan Cotzal Travel Tips

OverviewThings to Do
 
RestaurantsHotels & Accommodations
Tips: 1
 
NightlifeOff The Beaten Path
 
Tourist TrapsWarnings Or Dangers
Tips: 1
 
TransportationLocal Customs
Tips: 3 - Photos: 3
 
Packing ListsShopping
Tips: 1
 
Sports TravelGeneral Tips
Tips: 11 - Photos: 9

Ken_Weaver's San Juan Cotzal Travelogues
Title [Click to view]Travel YearPictures
From San Juan Cotzal to BelenAugust, 1999 8
Life at the WaldorfAugust, 1999 5

Comments for Ken_Weaver about San Juan Cotzal
upesnlwc Wed Feb 1, 2006 21:12 UTC
 A friend of mine is in San Juan Cotzal with the Peace Corps, so your page has been my only real way to imagine the conditions in which he lives. Thank you so much for sharing!!
Hermanater Wed Jan 4, 2006 19:13 UTC
 Great job on you pages....Happy Birthday
ombre Mon Feb 7, 2005 05:17 UTC
 really different page to many on vt. cool spot you saw ken . and wicked page . does a big chin mean better directions ???
vaticanus Tue Nov 4, 2003 01:04 UTC
 Lots and lots of interesting photos and tips.
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