There are so many reasons to visit Guatemala as soon as the pandemic allows. From the beautiful countryside to the fascinating culture and history, I’d always recommend it as the ideal holiday destination. But one thing I haven’t talked much about yet is the food. Guatemalan food is a mix of colonial influences and traditional Mayan dishes, which means fascinating […]
Guatemala is home to more than 16.6 million people. Of these, almost two-thirds are indigenous people, whose achievements are often left out of historical canon. For Guatemalan women, this is even more the case. Think about how many women from Guatemala you’ve read about or heard about. The chances are, it’s not many. There are, of course, exceptions. For example, […]
On the banks of one of the most beautiful lakes in Guatemala live the Tz’utujil people. Guatemala is a relatively small country compared with others, but it has a long, rich history. Today, it’s still home to 24 different ethnic groups incorporated within the Mayan population. The Tz’utujil people are one of them. Others include Garifunas, Zinca and the Ladinos. […]
Guatemala was the centre of the Mayan Empire, which reached its peak of influence and power in the 6th century AD. Just 300 years later, most of the huge Maya cities were abandoned. We know plenty about the height of the civilisation, thanks to artefacts discovered over relatively recent times. Mayan civilisations left architecture, art and pottery and evidence for […]
The last Jürg Widmer Probst Guatemala blog to look at the country’s COVID-19 situation was half-way through last year. We’re now more than 12 months into the pandemic and it’s time to review how Guatemala is faring. Unfortunately, Guatemala is currently in the midst of a third wave with cases of COVID-19 sharply rising. On 15 April 2021, Guatemalan President […]
Guatemala is one of the most fascinating countries on earth. A mix of many traditional cultures, Guatemala inhabits fascinating terrain. While the country is relatively small, there is so much packed within its borders. There are so many fascinating facts to discover about Guatemala that I can’t cover them all in one blog! But here are some of the most […]
In the current COVID-19 climate very few people are going travelling. But with vaccination rollouts all around the world, we can finally look ahead to booking a holiday. And there is no better place to visit than Guatemala. When it comes to deciding on accommodation in Guatemala, there’s a lot of confusing advice available. Guatemala is so varied that first-time […]
Guatemala is a beautiful, colourful and exuberant place to visit. When COVID-19 travel restrictions lift and the world goes back to some kind of normal, visiting Guatemala has to be on your list of destinations. And if you can time it right, try and fit in at least one of the many Guatemalan festivals, events, national days of celebration and […]
Guatemala’s political and socioeconomic history is closely tied to its movie history. Between 1960 and 1996 the Guatemalan Civil War put paid to its artistic sector and few films were made. But with peace in the mid to late 90s came a recovery for the Guatemalan film industry. Filmmakers and writers have created some of the greatest Guatemalan films since […]
Guatemala has witnessed its fair share of drama and culturally significant events over the past few thousand years. From the foundation of some of the greatest cities in the world, to invasions, war and colonialism, the Guatemalan culture has been formed. The thing is about Guatemalan history and culture is that it goes back a really long way. So, it […]
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