Every year on November 1st, the small town of Sumpango, Guatemala becomes the stage for one of the most breathtaking cultural events in Central America: the Giant Kite Festival in Guatemala, known locally as the Festival de Barriletes Gigantes. If you’ve seen photos of the vibrant, towering kites online or featured in news coverage, you … Read more
Updated for 2026. Guatemala’s giant kite festivals take place every year on November 1st, during All Saints Day and Day of the Dead traditions. In 2026, the barriletes gigantes festivals in Sumpango and Santiago Sacatepéquez will fall on Sunday, November 1, 2026. When you think about Guatemala’s Day of the Dead celebrations, there is nothing … Read more
If you’re planning to photograph Semana Santa in Guatemala, especially in the historic streets of Antigua, this guide will help you capture the most stunning, emotional, and unforgettable images — whether you’re using a phone or a DSLR. As someone who returns year after year, I can tell you: photographing Holy Week in Guatemala is … Read more
If there’s one tradition that truly captures the beauty, devotion, and artistry of Semana Santa in Antigua Guatemala, it’s the sawdust carpets, or alfombras. These colorful works of art are created directly on the cobblestone streets—only to be walked over and destroyed within hours. During Holy Week in Antigua, these carpets cover the city like … Read more
Semana Santa in Guatemala is one of the most unforgettable cultural and spiritual experiences you can have in Latin America. And nowhere is it more stunning than in Antigua Guatemala during Holy Week — when the cobblestone streets transform into rivers of flowers, sawdust carpets (alfombras), and deeply moving processions. As someone born in Guatemala … Read more
This article includes the Antigua Guatemala Semana Santa 2026 Procession Schedule and Routes—a detailed guide to the most important Holy Week events happening throughout Lent and Semana Santa. If you’re wondering what time are the Semana Santa processions in Antigua Guatemala or looking for updated procession routes in Antigua Guatemala 2026, this guide will help … Read more
If you’re looking for a charming, easygoing place to relax after exploring ancient Maya ruins, Flores, Guatemala, is one of the best places to base yourself in Petén. This colorful island town sits in the middle of Lake Petén Itzá and is the main gateway to Tikal, Yaxhá, Uaxactún, El Remate, and other incredible places … Read more
Holy Week in Antigua Guatemala, also known as Semana Santa is one of the most fascinating and unforgettable traditions in Latin America. Celebrated during the week leading up to Easter Sunday, Semana Santa in Antigua Guatemala in 2026 will take place from March 29 to April 5, but the excitement begins much earlier with Lent, … Read more
Discover the best cities in Spain for expat families as we go through the top family-friendly cities in Spain for digital nomads, freelancers, and remote workers. This 2025 guide compares cost of living, education, safety, healthcare, and lifestyle to help you find the best place to live in Spain with kids — pets included. … Read more
Explore the most family-friendly European countries offering digital nomad and freelancer visas for remote workers with kids. Learn about cost of living, income requirements, education, healthcare, LGBTQ+ inclusion, pet relocation and what it takes to relocate to Europe with your family and work remotely. When people hear the term digital nomad, they often picture a … Read more
