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Cycling across Guatemala and El Salvador

Cycling across Guatemala and El Salvador

Pedals and Puffins
Bike Travel, Pan-American Highway, Guatemala City, Central American Highlands, Sierra Madre del Sur, Bike Touring, Border Crossing, Missions and Churches, Cycling, Bikepacking, San Salvador

From Guatemala City we had only three days of riding to the border with El Salvador. Yet Guatemala continued to enchant us, with pre-Christmas festivities in one town and a colorful saint’s day procession in another. After a difficult border crossing, we once again marveled at the differences between countries as El Salvador revealed its own, unique character and beauty - even though our holiday plans in San Salvador didn’t quite work out as planned.

Cycling Across Guatemala: In the Land of Volcanos

Cycling Across Guatemala: In the Land of Volcanos

PedalingGuy
Bike Touring, Bike Travel, Bikepacking, Central American Highlands, Cycling, Missions and Churches, Pan-American Highway, Volcanoes, Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala City

After the big climb out of Lake Atitlan’s ancient crater, we cycled through more of the Guatemalan Highlands. In the historic city of Antigua, we soaked up the interesting mix of Mayan and Spanish influences before climbing a volcano. A final push took us to Guatemala City, where we celebrated the approaching Christmas holiday as we worked on bike repairs.