Guatemalan social change has been empowered by music such as nueva cancion, which blends together histories, present-day issues, and the political values and struggles of common people.

2 days ago · Puerto de San José is an important Pacific port, and Santo Tomás de Castilla on the Caribbean is Guatemala’s busiest port, handling chiefly general cargo and serving as the …

2 days ago · Particularly in small villages, residents are often wary and suspicious of outsiders. In the past, Guatemalan citizens have been lynched for suspicion of child abduction, so we …

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The ever-increasing pattern of emigration (legal and illegal) to the United States has led to the growth of Guatemalan communities in California, Florida, Illinois, New York, Texas and …

Guatemalan cuisine features maize, chilies, and black beans as key ingredients. Traditional dishes include stews, such as Kak’ik, made with turkey in a tomato base.

Oct 2, 2024 · Helmed by young celebrity chefs, the New Guatemalan cuisine movement blends traditional Maya ingredients and techniques with international flavors, a testament to …

Oct 15, 2025 · 4. Watch the Dance of the Venado in Xela Festivals brighten up the Guatemalan calendar, and the annual Dance of the Venado is one you won’t want to miss. Held on January …

The local vernacular is Guatemalan Spanish, which has extensive loanwords from Mayan languages and has different grammatical rules. The most familiar form of Spanish spoken …