Guatemala- Comida

Guatemalans enjoy traditional food, home cooked and made with fresh ingredients. Although international fast-food chains are becoming popular in some of the larger cities, most of the people in this Central American nation still don’t care for it, preferring traditional meals. On of the meals is Kak'ik. Kak’ik is a thick, spicy turkey stew made in the highlands, particularly those where the Ki’che culture is still strong. It takes all day to cook and is a real treat for those visitors who get the chance. In addition to turkey, ingredients include achioIe, cilantro, garlic, tomatoes and dried peppers.

Guatemala- Un poco de todo

About 600 BC the Maya lowlands experienced a large and rapid population increase. The area, which was dotted with hundreds of small farming communities. Powerful chiefdoms emerged about 400 BC. These chiefdoms were based at various sites, including El Mirador, Tikal, Cerros, Becan, and Dzibilchaltun which developed into ceremonial and population centers with tens of thousands of residents. Enormous temple platforms and spacious plazas were built to reflect the power and authority of the Maya rulers. Pottery and other crafts were created by specialized artisans and were uniform throughout the area.



La Quema del Diablo (The Burning of the Devil) is on 7 December each year. The town and cityfolk clear their homes of all useless stuff such as old clothes. At 6pm the piles are burned and crowds of people gather round to celebrate an ancient tradition. Guatemalans strongly believe that by burning the rubbish they are purging their homes and towns of evil.

Guatemala- El paisaje y lugares importantes

Antigua Guatemala was once the third most important Spanish

colonies. Antigua is located in a valley at the bottom of the Water Volcano. More than 30 monastic orders lived in Antigua and built stunning monasteries, convents and cathedrals in the town. It is a colorful and charming city where you can see an overwhelming variety of the historical

attractiveness of Guatemala.

Guatemala- Gobierno

President Álvaro Colom Caballeros.

Presidents are elected by popular vote for a

four-year term time period.

President Álvaro Colom Caballeros has been

president since January 14 2008.

Vice president Rafael Espada was elected in

January 14 2008.