Guatemalan pan dulce, or sweet bread, is a beloved part of the country’s culinary heritage. From soft campechanas to crunchy champurradas, each sweet bread has a unique combination of flavors, textures, and shapes. In this article, I’m gonna share with you all about Guatemala’s sweet breads, from its origins and popular varieties to the cultural … Read more
Step into a world of peachy goodness with an array of delightful and refreshing peach summer drinks that will make your taste buds sing with joy! Summer is the perfect time to relish the juicy sweetness of peaches, and what better way to enjoy them than in a variety of non-alcoholic peach summer drinks? From … Read more
In this article, we will explore the rich history and cultural significance of Semana Santa in Guatemala. I will share all about the famous sawdust carpets and the significance and main elements of the processions in Antigua Guatemala and the rest of the country. Semana Santa, also known as Holy Week, holds great importance and … Read more
Garbanzos en miel, also known as chickpeas in honey, is a traditional Guatemalan dessert that combines the sweetness of brown sugar or panela with the nutty flavor of chickpeas. This chickpea dessert is a popular Guatemalan dish during Lent and Holy Week and during 1ero de Noviembre or Did de Todos los Santos. This Guatemalan … Read more
This easy recipe for the traditional Guatemalan Bacalao a la Vizcaina is a delicious staple during Holy Week in Guatemala. Holy Week Memories With Bacalao a la Vizcaina This is one of those Guatemalan dishes that have a very emotional significance. Growing up in Guatemala, we would only have bacalao a la Vizcaina once a … Read more
If you’re planning to visit Guatemala, checking out the Mayan ruins in the region is surely included in your Guatemala itinerary!! The remains of the once-dominant Mayan cities offer a glimpse into one of the greatest early civilizations, whose technological advancements are still quite impressive to this day. While Tikal is a must-visit, and on … Read more
Day of the Dead is one of the most important Guatemalan holidays. Throughout many Latin American countries, el Dia de Los Muertos is celebrated on November 1st and November 2nd. However, the Day of the Dead traditions in Guatemala is unique and very different from the Día de Muertos traditions in Mexico. In Guatemala, celebrations … Read more
If you want to try the best dishes in Guatemala, this starter guide to Guatemalan food is for you! I compiled a list of the best Guatemalan recipes you must try. You’ll find all my favorite Guatemalan dishes, from classic tamales to decadent desserts. Therefore, if you crave traditional Guatemalan foods, add these delicious recipes … Read more
One of the best things to do in Guatemala is to visit the Mayan city of Tikal. This guide to visiting Tikal includes everything you need to know before seeing the most spectacular Mayan ruins in the world. What makes this the best guide to Tikal is that it is full of helpful information. It … Read more
We’re ready for some happy haunts and ghostly eats with these easy Halloween charcuterie boards. If you’re looking for the best Halloween foods, you will find lots of kid-friendly Halloween snack ideas here as well as haunted treats that are perfect for adult entertaining on Hallow’s Eve. From scary-good cheese boards and wickedly delicious Halloween … Read more
