If you are traveling to Guatemala in February or March 2026, you are arriving during one of the most culturally and spiritually rich times of the year, and most visitors have no idea. Everyone plans for Semana Santa. But Cuaresma, the 40-day Lenten season that begins on Ash Wednesday February 18 and runs through March … Read more
If you are planning Holy Week in Guatemala and trying to decide where to go, Semana Santa at Lake Atitlán offers something that no other destination in the country can match: twelve indigenous villages, each with its own Holy Week traditions, spread around one of the most beautiful lakes in the world. While most travelers … Read more
Maximón is Guatemala’s most mysterious and misunderstood spiritual figure, and possibly the most fascinating thing you will encounter in the entire country. He is a wooden deity who sits in a smoke-filled room accepting offerings of cigars and liquor, and he will grant petitions that no Catholic saint would touch. Want revenge on someone who … Read more
This guide is a complete, day-by-day account of Holy Week in Santiago Atitlán, what happens, when it happens, what you need to know to experience Semana Santa in Santiago Atitlán in the best way, and how to understand what you are seeing. If you are planning Holy Week in Guatemala and wondering whether … 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
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 wondering what people eat during Semana Santa in Guatemala, this guide will walk you through the most delicious and meaningful dishes of the season. I’ll be sharing the most traditional Guatemalan Semana Santa foods, the cultural stories behind them, and recipes you can try at home. From torrejas and bacalao to empanadas de … 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
The Guatemalan sawdust carpet craft for kids is a wonderful way to introduce children to a unique aspect of Guatemalan culture and tradition. Making a Guatemala sawdust carpet is not only a fun and creative activity, but it also helps kids learn about the rich history and cultural significance of Guatemalan crafts. In this article, … Read more
These molletes stuffed with garbanzos en miel are a twist on two traditional Guatemalan desserts. The combination of the spongy syrup drenched molletes with the garbanzos en miel in the center is a great combination of two Guatemalan dishes that are popular during Lent, Semana Santa and also enjoyed during November 1st for el Did … Read more
