Daniela's Journey to Guatemala

Current Location

Guatemala

I currently find myself in the western highlands of Guatemala working as a Peace Corps Volunteer in three different middle schools across various villages. I can't wait to share more with you!

Logbooks

Here is a basket of tamales, ready to cook, right next to the recado sauce that they are filled with

A Week in Guatemala

Hola, aventureros (hello, adventurers)! Keep reading, and you might just discover more about that homework I assigned you--remember it?

Journals

I found myself surrounded by corn crops on my way up "Volcan Toliman" (Toliman Volcano)

¡Hasta Luego! (See You Later!)

Farewells are never an enjoyable part of any trip, so I will choose to say ¡hasta luego! (see you later) instead.

Field Notes

The belief is that if the tree were to ever fall, so would the church

The Guardian of Patzún

In Patzún, there is an ancient tree called “el Guardián del Pueblo,” or "the Guardian of the Town." Continue reading to learn about the legendary tale of Patzun’s cypress tree, “el Cipresalon.”

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