050 Cycle Touring Central America - Part 2

(^48) Quirigua

The following day was spent at the Quirigua archaeological site, well-known for its
huge statues or stelae (I was getting ever so clever with these names). The largest
was 10.5 metres tall and the largest Maya stela known. Unfortunately, these stelae
were housed under thatched-roof structures to protect them from further
deterioration by the elements. It was, thus, challenging to get a good photograph.
Returning to the village, a shortcut led through banana plantations and past an old
railway station. Unfortunately, only a dilapidated building and a few old rail coaches
remained. Still, it was fun looking around. At the hotel, the lady was kind enough to
do our laundry.