Top 5 Things You Can’t Miss in Guatemala Follow @theguatemalalist to discover meaningful travel experiences across Guatemala. Here are five places that show you the history, culture and everyday life of Guatemala in a single trip. 1. Palacio Nacional de la Cultura One of the country’s most iconic landmarks. Walk through its grand halls, patios and murals to understand Guatemala’s political and artistic past. 2. Teatro Nacional – Centro Cultural Miguel Ángel Asturias A masterpiece of modern archi

🇬🇹 One of the biggest culture shocks I've had since moving to Guatemala is that life here is focused on family, authentic traditions, meaningful celebrations, and religion. The focus is not on overconsumption and commercialization like the USA. 😳 🇬🇹 I've now been in Guatemala during two Christmas seasons and two Holy Weeks. I didn't see Easter bunnies or egg hunts. I barely saw Santa Claus and when my husband's family exchanged gifts, it was only a small part of the celebration and not the

THE WOMEN’S CONVITE OF CHICHICASTENANGO Follow @theguatemalalist to discover meaningful travel experiences across Guatemala. Today I witnessed one of the most unique celebrations in the Guatemalan highlands. This is the Convite Femenino — a vibrant street dance filled with music, masks, and color moving through the town. It forms part of the festivities leading into the famous Chichicastenango Fair, a celebration held in honor of Saint Thomas. But what makes this Convite stand out is who leads i