Guatemala’s best festivals can transform your visit to this country, as you share the colour, passion and joy of the people in celebrations which dating back hundreds of years. Whether it’s the gigantic kites of Sumpango on the Day of the Dead to drunken horse riders in Huehuetenango, Guatemala has a startling or enthralling festival to grab your attention. Dia […]
Guatemala’s mountains are natural wonders, carving the country into three distinct regions and providing stunning landscapes, active volcanoes and the tallest peaks in Central America. As well as tremendous beauty, the mountainous central highlands are also home to all of Guatemala’s major cities and some unique ecologies. A tale of two mountain chains Guatemala’s mountains run across the country, forming […]
The ancient history and stunning scenery draw millions of tourists every year but the animals of Guatemala are among the country’s most precious assets. Wildlife of an astonishing variety makes Guatemala’s jungles, oceans and mountains a dream for nature lovers, conservationists and researchers. Geography creates biodiversity The amazing diversity of Guatemala’s wildlife is driven by geography, with a group of […]
In a country where most visitors flock to see rainforests and Mayan history, a unique history of slavery and exile makes the town a hidden Caribbean treasure of Livingston Guatemala. The only way to get to the town is by boat, but once you get there you will see a culture which is different from any other part of Guatemala. […]
The music of Guatemalan is central to its culture throughout recorded history, from the Mayan civilisations to African and European influences and to today’s successful modern popular acts. Its diversity and quality mean Guatemala’s music achieves fame well beyond Central America. From classical composers to Grammy Award-winning singers and bands. Mayan Like many societies, music was an important part of […]
One of the biggest challenges for any first-time visitor to Guatemala is just getting around the country. Transport in Guatemala can be bewildering, but with the right information the experience of getting from point A to B should be safe and fun. Plan ahead Before you arrive in Guatemala, check what your options are for getting to the places you […]
The Guatemala ecosystem includes one of Earth’s most important and vulnerable rainforest habitats, but the country has even more to offer than the steamy, teeming jungle. The country’s cooler highlands are home to many endangered species of all types, while the Pacific and Caribbean coasts are also full of life. Let’s explore this amazing ecosystem. Guatemala’s geography Guatemala is made […]
One of the most enjoyable ways to (literally) get a taste of Guatemalan culture is to sample some of our country’s remarkable food and drink. We’ve spoken before about the rich variety of cuisines on offer in Guatemala. But here we’re focusing on the 7 best places to eat and drink in our country. So, from Mayan-inspired foods to traditional […]
As Guatemalans, we often talk about the many different influences on our culture. And of course, one of the most significant is the way that Mayan artists have shaped our artistic traditions. So, here is our beginner’s guide to some of the most famous Mayan art and artists, and their impact on our country. The most famous Mayan art: ancient […]
Our country, Guatemala, has given at least two great gifts to the world. You can read more about one of them – coffee – in another post, here. It arrived relatively recently in Guatemala: but the other, chocolate, has far more ancient roots. It is a fundamental part of Guatemala’s culture. This wonderful discovery was considered by the ancient […]
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