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Cockscomb basin wildlife sanctuary / belize

Posted on February 2, 2017 by admin | Posted in nature @en, people @en

Dr Alan Rabinowitz has been described as ‘the Indiana Jones of wildlife conservation and he is the guy who first had surveilled the cockscomb basin and discovered that this area has the highest amount of jaguars in the world. By the way, he, the pilot and the photographer, were slightly injured in this plane crash, and the wreck is now swallowed up by the jungle. (see pictures) Thanks to dr. alan rabinowitz, an area of approx. 3600 hectares was put under protection in 1986, which was quickly expanded to 128,000 hectares until today. 60 – 80 jaguars live in the cockscomb basin wildlife sanctuary and because you can look only a few meters into the dense jungle, it´s equal to a jackpot in the lottery to get one of these animals in front of the lens.

Thanks to dr. christof schenck (frankfurt zoological society), who recommended us to visit this natural gem.

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Quiriguá

Posted on January 19, 2017 by admin | Posted in people @en

We arrived in the lowlands of guatemala, the petén. from now on it’s humid and warm. Quiriguá, meanwhile unseco world cultural heritage, was founded in 426 a.d. by „yax cow mo“, the god king of copán. Says our travel guide. Here you can see the most beautiful steels of Central America, large stone squares, covered with hyroglyphs and reliefs.

The zoomorph „p“ is probably the most impressive object and the laymen is amazed, what the experts can read from the engravings. The covered objects are now protected from the sun and rain, understandable but unfavorable for taking photos.

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cabaña suiza

Posted on January 17, 2017 by admin | Posted in people @en

Overlanders going through Guatemala City will know the “cabaña suiza”. It is like an exotic oasis on the edge of the huge city and offers a safe harbor and engardiner tart to travelers. The bernhardiner avalanche dog became a life guard, the black and white cow is made of plastic, but who needs to get married urgently: the chapel is genuine.

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hotel la guitarra / pacific coast

Posted on January 12, 2017 by admin | Posted in people @en, travellers @en

Street parking with family connection

Montericco Hawaii is a narrow peninsula with black lava sand. It´s located in the south of Guatemala between the pacific coast and the mangroves of the plains. The so called ‚canal’ is navigable until El Salvador.

Seven months ago, Fredy and Katy opened their small family hotel, which they had build by their own: Hotel La Guitarra. The large pool with jacuzzi is Fredy’s pride. On weekends, families from Guatemala City having a break here from the big city jungle. Then the 6 rooms are occupied with up to 40 persons and more. From Sunday afternoons, the beach again belongs to the small fishing community, the pigs, the chickens and the dogs. Thank you for your hospitality, family connection and Katy’s Venezuelian food. We wish you all the best for your young business! By the way: Overlanders are welcome!!

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lake atitlán

Posted on December 29, 2016 by admin | Posted in countries @en, travellers @en

Meanwhile, we have arrived – at least temporarily – in Guatemala. Temporarily, because the visa for méxico is valid for “only” a half year. We will return to méxico to explore yucatan and visit some mayan sites.

Together with other travelers from 10 nations, we celebrated x-mas with a pot luck party at the latke atilán, which is still nice for a swim, even during wintertime and an altitude of 5200feet .

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