Ixcanul is Guatemalan director Jairo Bustamante’s first feature film which delivers thought provoking and moving performances as it tells a passionate story that touches political and social issues in a very subtle and elegant way. More than a movie it feels like stepping into the the lives of two Mayan women, mother and daughter, who share … Read more
If you’re looking for one of the most authentic villages in Lake Atitlán, San Antonio Palopó should be at the top of your list. Perched above the lake on the eastern shore, this Kaqchikel Maya village is known for its hand-painted pottery, traditional weaving, stunning lake views, and slower pace of life. I’ve been visiting … Read more
Guatemalan enchiladas or jardineras are a traditional Guatemalan dish. This fairly easy Guatemalan recipe is one of my favorite Guatemalan dishes. Made with flavorful ground beef and piled high with veggies is one of my favorite authentic Guatemalan foods. Guatemalan enchiladas are the kind of food I associate with markets, fairs, and casual food stalls, … Read more
This post is full of fun and easy crafts and activities for kids to celebrate Día de Reyes, or Three Kings Day. I love sharing traditions and celebrating holidays like this one with my family. So we are always looking for new and fun crafts and activities for El Día de Los Reyes that we … Read more
Providing awe-inspiring views of one of the most beautiful lakes in the world, Villas B’alam Ya Lodging offers luxurious accommodations on the shores of Lake Atitlán in Guatemala. Nested on the mountainside of Atitlán Lake among luscious tropical vegetation, the four villas provide a private and tranquil getaway. Villas B’alam Ya is the ideal place … Read more
Hispanic Heritage month is just around the corner and at home our family kicks it off by celebrating the independence day of our home country: Guatemala. We will probably be celebrating the whole weekend making crafts and talking about Guatemala, it’s beauty and it’s history as well as it’s national symbols. This year my husband helped … Read more
I was born in Guatemala. Lake Atitlán has been part of my life since before I can remember — my family brought me here as a child, I came back every summer through seventeen years of living in the United States, and now I’m home full-time. I have watched this lake across six decades of … Read more
These free Día de Los Reyes coloring pages are a great way to teach kids about Three Kings Day’s meaning. These bilingual Three Kings Day or Dia de Reyes coloring pages share some traditions around Three Kings Day in Latin America. It is almost here, and my kids are super excited because they will be … Read more
This delicious traditional Guatemalan coconut candy recipe is one of my favorite Guatemalan candy. Known as cocadas reales this coconut candy is made with shredded coconut and condensed milk on the stove top. Chewy, sweet and deliciously soft this traditional Guatemalan candy is a sweet treat that you’re sure to fall in love with. Why … Read more
Fiambre is a traditional Guatemalan cold salad made with more than 50 ingredients and served only on November 1st and 2nd for Day of the Dead and All Saints Day. This is my family’s fiambre rojo recipe, broken into a three-day plan that makes the long ingredient list manageable, with the caldillo dressing that ties it all together.
