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Some great nuggets of
gold await you in Guatemala.
In the lowlands, don;t forget to explore the Petan rainforest and Tikal. In the highlands, go to Chichicastenango - market day is the one of the most delightful and colorful experiences you coudld ever imagine. If you make it around Easter or Halloween (the Day of the Dead), you'll be treated to pagentry and parades, to song and dance. Note: Just don't go wondering off on your own in the cemetaries after dark on the Day of the Dead, bruja's abound. We found this out the hard way. Besides Chichicastenango, explore the ancient Spanish city of Antigua. Take a boat trip to Santiago Atitlan and stop in and pay respects to Maximon, possible reincarnation of the Mayan god, Mam. He'll come out of his incense drenched trance to parade around the island on Easter, along with the Christ statue. To read more about Maximon, Easter Passion Week, and the Day of the Dead visit Mundo Maya. Mayan
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