Part two of my first backpacking adventure to Flores for the Mayan ruins in Tikal then down through Guatemala City to Antigua. Subscribe and Check out my other travel videos! Blog | http://www.aperezvoyages.com Instagram | Aperezvoyages Facebook Page | https://www.facebook.com/pages/A-Perez-Voyages/287145441393779 Day 4: Entering Guatemala , Flores Day 5: Tikal Day 6: Flores (Relaxing) Day 7: Bus ride to Guatemala City , Antigua Day 8: Antigua, Fly out from Guatemala City Crossing into Guatemala from Belize by land surely gave me a true backpacking experience I will never forget and will remember for future overland backpacking adventures to come. While Belize is a little more tourist friendly and expensive, Guatemala is far more of an adventurous backpackers, cheap travel destination. Crossing the border was a little intimidating with money exchangers surrounding you and transportation guides trying to scoop you in there ride not to forget having to speak Spanish. My stepfather and I hopped on a bus across Petén to the little island of Flores to a hostel that overlooked the island and beyond. We spent one whole day hiking and walking around the Mayan city of Tikal where we saw monkeys, tall thick jungle trees, and amazingly built Mayan temples. Another day we spend the whole day on the island of Flores in a cozy hotel along the western end of Flores island overlooking Petén Itza with beautiful views of the sunset. On this island, we felt the history of both the ancient civilization that once stood there as well as the current historical spanish city that sits there today. We not only encountered friendly Guatemalans, and cobble stoned streets, but found a $3 meal that included 1 tortilla, 2 small burritos, and one Gallo (beer). AMAZING! We then took a 9 hour overnight luxury bus with a front seat overhead view of the road from Flores to Guatemala City higher up in the mountains to quickly take a cab to the old colonial capital of Antigua. This is the same bus one could use to Get from Guatemala city to Flores for Tikal. Aside from more cobble stoned streets, colorful friendly people, and pastel colored building, the view of two volcanoes was enough to grab my attention throughout the whole time in the little city. I fulfilled my desire standing atop a hill overlooking the city and volcano just like I had seen in pictures previously. Next morning we spent some time in the square taking pictures of churches, fountains, and beautiful architecture before our venture back home to the states. Despite the negativity one may here about Guatemala, give it a chance, go see it, and you will return with great memories that you will never forget. Guatemala is filled with a beautiful mixture of spanish and mayan culture, beautiful beaches, volcanoes, ruins, lakes, and so much more. I not only left Guatemala with a good backpacking and travel experience, but it helped me evolve and see what traveling truly means to me and how I will continue to persevere and live the travel life that I desire. Many years ago, I sat in a college classroom glancing at pictures of travel, two years ago I started, last year I left the country for the first time, this trip, I backpacked for the first time. Like all my videos, they represent me as I put my heart into all of my footage. I not only enjoy my time and explore but I hope to give others the opportunity to see how things are done beyond the travel guides and books. This is travel in the eyes of Anthony Perez! Hope you enjoy and happy travels! Video production and assembly is not professional, strictly for fun. :) Enjoy Iphone 4S and GoPro Songs: Guatemala Hierba Se Movia - Fidel Fuentes, Marimba Maderas Chapinas Mi Lupita - Marimba Maderas Chapinas Maricumbia - Marimba Maderas Chapinas Hardcore Motherfucker - Ali Nadem Tus Huellas - Iguanamanga Endless Flight - Gustavo Santoalalla ~I DO NOT TAKE ANY CREDIT FOR THE MUSIC IN THIS VIDEO. ONLY FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES !

• published: 31 Jan 2014
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