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Guatemala- A few campsites…..

November 5, 2017by CGENGO 4 Comments

After seeing Tikal we drove around the lake we were camped on.  That took us to another lakeside camp spot on the island of Flores.  This free spot was next […]

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Guatemala- Tikal

October 29, 2017by CGENGO 2 Comments

El Remate was the gateway village to visit the ruins of Tikal.  This Mayan architecture is notable for its size and some unique building features.  The most visible unique feature […]

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Guatemala- arrival

October 26, 2017by CGENGO 8 Comments

After nearly 30 days of exploring this small country, we found that leaving Belize was a fairly simple procedure.      The Belize side requires a few fees and stamps upon exit. […]

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Belize- week one

October 1, 2017by CGENGO 3 Comments

We received an email telling us that the animal import permit was ready, so we packed up and headed for the border.  As soon as we arrived a “border helper” […]

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Three more Mexican states: Villahermosa, Campeche and Yucatan

September 21, 2017by CGENGO 2 Comments

 After the blockades, rough highways and jungle ruins of Chiapas, we were ready to head for the touristic coastline.  We arrived into the still, humidity of  the city of Villahermosa […]

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Pan-American Highway to Palenque

September 18, 2017by CGENGO 5 Comments

We waited out the roadblock in Ocosingo (see our previous post).  It was an interesting experience and we never felt unsafe at all.  When it cleared and we were done […]

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San Cristobal to Palenque – Roadblock! You can’t pass by here today!

September 14, 2017by CGENGO 4 Comments

While we were visiting San Cristobal de las Casas we took our first trip with a tour guide!  We paid for a van ride and boat tour of Sumidero Canyon. […]

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San Cristobal de las Casas, Agua Azul and silly roadblocks!

September 11, 2017by CGENGO 4 Comments

After the low valleys and ocean roads of Chiapas, we were thrilled to climb into the mountains and experience San Cristobal de las Casas.  This gorgeous mountain town is was […]

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Chiapas state- A few nights in the capital, Tuxtla!

September 6, 2017by CGENGO 2 Comments

 Chiapas made us feel nervous.  I will not lie about this fact.  When we traveled across Mexico many years ago, Chiapas was the only state where we encountered a roadblock, […]

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Visiting an “orphanage” in Mexico- Hogar Infantil

August 21, 2017by CGENGO 3 Comments

Hogar means home. Infantil means children. Hogar Infantil is a children’s home with an excellent record of success. It is not really an orphanage, as many of the children have […]

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