Located in Escuintla and just a one-and-a-half-hour drive from Guatemala City or Antigua Guatemala, Auto Safari Chapin is a great day trip for families and animal lovers. Whether you are visiting or living there, Auto Safari is one of the best things to do in Guatemala with kids. Things to do In Guatemala For Animal … Read more
The strange foods in Guatemala are not strange to me. Cow’s tongue in recado was Tuesday dinner growing up. Zompopos de Mayo roasted with butter and salt were a May treat my kids still ask about. Patin, the fermented fish from Lake Atitlán that smells like the lake floor and tastes like nothing else on … Read more
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
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. What are Guatemalan enchiladas? Enchiladas are one of the most popular Guatemalan foods. They are a … Read more
Shucos are delicious hot dogs from Guatemala, in my opinion this is the best hot dog recipe out there, unique ingredients and flavors make them different from any traditional American hot dog. In Guatemala, where I grew up, street hot dog vendors have turned the regular hot dog into a delicious creation that brings together … Read more
Spark your kid’s creativity with this easy Guatemalan quetzal craft! It is a great way to celebrate Guatemala’s independence day or as a classroom project for Hispanic Heritage Month. The quetzal is Guatemala’s national bird. It symbolizes liberty and is part of the Guatemalan coat of arms. For us, it’s vital to celebrate the Día … 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
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Bananas are delicious on their own account! but with little effort, you can create some incredible desserts. In Guatemala, bananas are popular, as you can imagine, and a huge variety of food is made from or accompanied by bananas. Guatemalan Bananas are delicious and cinnamony and light, all-around fantastic. Place these bananas on pancakes, brownies, … 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
