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Bicycle Touring Guatemala

Bicycle Touring Guatemala

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Bicycle touring in Guatemala couldn't be more colorful: On my way from Tikal to Antigua I pushed my bicycle up the steepest and challenging mountains ever, cycled through remote Mayan villages and even went airborne! Check out my quick guide to Bicycle Touring Guatemala to get hints and tipps for your own trip!
Traditional Guatemalan Food

Traditional Guatemalan Food

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What foods will you eat most likely when cycling through the mountains of Guatemala? Is Guatemalan food a lot different from Mexican? What kinds of food can you buy in supermarkets along the way and is Guatemala's fastfood chain Pollo Campero worth a visit? Get all the information about traditional Guatemalan food!
Fincy Ixobel - bright red Rhododendron flower

Finca Ixobel

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Located only about 5 km south of Poptún, Finca Ixobel is a well-known ecological hotel amongst travelers. Finca Ixobel is a great place with a wide range of accomodation options surrounded by wonderful nature, offering activities like cave tours, hiking tours or horseriding. Guess what I choose to do?
Tikal

Tikal – Mayan ruins in the jungle of Guatemala

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Mystic morning mist is hanging in the air, a narrow trail leads through dense green jungle, a small coatimundi is crossing your path... Just there in front of you a half overgrown pyramid appears surrounded by all sorts of greens. You just entered Tikal - the Mayan ruins in the jungle of Guatemala!