Falling in love with Lake Atitlan
“Now I understand the buzz about Lake Atitlan, it is down right mystical, enchanting and serene”. Continue reading Falling in love with Lake Atitlan
Tag: Guatemala
By popular vote
“The architectural influences reflected in every building and in every municipality that captivated my eyes and truly admired” Continue reading By popular vote
Another way of life
“Personally, I love those stuff. Simply because every piece is unique and carefully handcrafted to perfection” Continue reading Another way of life
Embracing Guatemalan food.
“Part of the adjustments in living abroad, is embracing local cuisine and lifestyle. ” Continue reading Embracing Guatemalan food.
Semuc Champey: Where the river hides
“Under this bridge and Cahabón River flows over are breathtaking turquoise colored water pools formed above it. ” Continue reading Semuc Champey: Where the river hides
The tradition of “Burning the Devil” in Guatemala
“A symbolical tradition that the fire which burns the devil serves as purifying element, as the Virgin Mary was the blessed one to conceive baby Jesus must be free from any form of evil, therefore the event served as “burning the devil” to clear the way for Mary’s feast.” Continue reading The tradition of “Burning the Devil” in Guatemala
Black Christ of Esquipulas: Chiquimula, Guatemala
The sculpture of the Black Christ dates back to 1595 and is made of cedar wood. It inspires one of the most important Catholic pilgrimages, topped only by the Virgin of Guadeloupe in Mexico. Continue reading Black Christ of Esquipulas: Chiquimula, Guatemala
Fortress of Mixco Viejo: Chimaltenango, Guatemala
The ruins was earlier confused and associated to Postclassic Poqomam capital city, when in fact it was the oldest city of the kingdom of Kaqchikel. Continue reading Fortress of Mixco Viejo: Chimaltenango, Guatemala
The importance of corn in Guatemala
In, Guatemala, corn is always integrated in every meal and served in many ways. Continue reading The importance of corn in Guatemala
The mysticism of Laguna de Chicabal: San Martín Sacatepéquez,Guatemala
For the Mam tribe, the volcano and the lagoon are sacred and miraculous place. Continue reading The mysticism of Laguna de Chicabal: San Martín Sacatepéquez,Guatemala
The Chicken Bus of Guatemala
The chicken bus or “camioneta” as locals refer to it, is the main mode of local transportation between towns, villages and cities especially in the western part of Guatemala. Usually, taking the chicken bus is the cheapest option for travelling … Continue reading The Chicken Bus of Guatemala
Rompopo and Caldo de frutas of Salcajá
Getting drunk is not new in Guatemala, or anywhere in the world, everybody have their own version of “happy hour/moment”. For many years, Salcajá has been the best reference for production of homemade alcoholic beverages in Guatemala. Salcajá is a town in … Continue reading Rompopo and Caldo de frutas of Salcajá
The Mixed Culture 