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Backpacking Central America

Backpacking Central America

Flores

Day 12 - 15

Ixapanpajul National Park

After crossing Belize, our first morning in Flores we decided to visit this park. We were the first in the park around 8am and were lucky to see Howler monkeys up close on the hanging bridge.

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Tikal

Of course the must-see of Guatemala. Apart from the amazing temples we also saw spider monkeys and could hear the howler monkeys all around.

Lanquín

Day 15 - 18

Semuc Champey

Great point of view on the limestone bridge and nice little walk.

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Hammock Day

If you are staying in Utopia hostel, you can rest with Domingo.

San Pedro

Day 18 - 22

Atitlán Lake

The lake is beautiful and you can easily go from one town to another with ferries. They all have their own charm.

Antigua

Day 22 - 26

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Hiking Town

This town offer a great hike on the Acatenango volcano. The weather was horrible but we did catch a glimpse of some eruptions.