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31 things to do in Guatemala
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Swimming at Finca el Paraíso
The blend of a hot waterfall and a chilly river can harden your body and calm your mind
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Lake Atitlán
The sight of the ethereal crater basin is said to make the best of those who observe the beauty
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Quema del Diablo or Burning the Devil
As the clock strikes 6, the townspeople of Guatemala City leave their homes to set the devil on fire
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Festival de Barriletes Gigantes or Day of the Dead Kite Festival
Giant flamboyant hand-made kites embody the millennia-old tradition of communicating with the dead
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Scuba Diving
The underwater wealth of Guatemala's basins includes abundant flora and fauna, ship wrecks, and entire ancient settlements
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Semana Santa (Holy Week) in Antigua
Deemed world's greatest Easter Week Festival, local celebrations amaze with fervent and colorful ceremonies
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Mayan Equinox and Solstice
Living Mayan history and culture can be observed during the Equinox and Solstice ceremonial celebrations
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Mayan Pole Flyer Dancing or El Baile del Palo Volador
Stunning air dancers resemble circus acrobats, but in fact, this is a part of Guatemala's ancient Mayan cultural heritage
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Semuc Champey: Natural Pool Staircase
A collection of turquoise pool stairs are remarkable for their natural perfection, uniqueness, and beauty
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Tamales
Guatemalan norms of etiquette allow only one of these multicolored delicacies to be eaten at a time
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Maximón
A figure known for his womanizing, heavy drinking, and chain-smoking habits is venerated as a saint
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Nisperos
Apart from being eaten raw, sweet nisperos are used in syrups, jams, chutneys, jellies, tarts, and pies
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Boat Trip around Lake Izabal, Rio Dulce, and Livingston
Lake Izabal provides a gateway to Rio Dulce which will carry your lazy boat to an isolated peninsula town populated by African refugees
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Corn Specialties
Along with common yellow corn, local farmers cultivate unique multicoloured varieties that are likewise delicious!
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Birdwatching
Guatemala's rich avifauna boasts the fairy-like quetzal and over 700 more species
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Trekking and Volcano Climbing
The most impressive and challenging hiking trails wind up and down Guatemala's active volcanoes
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Zapote Mamey, Chico Zapote, and Mamey
Zapote season brings lots of delights from natural chewing gum to smoothies, fruit punch, and other fruit delicacies
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Candlelit Caving
Feel the urge of a thrilling adventure? Challenge yourself to the dark waterways of Guatemala's bat-filled caves
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Día de la Independencia
Historical reenactments such as the torch relay and "La Conquista" represent the uniqueness of the independence festival
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Coffee Harvest
There is never too much coffee. Indulge in Guatemala's best during the harvest festivities
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Ceiba Trees in Bloom
Thousands of blossoms open one after another and hundreds of bats converge on the trees to collect the sweet nectar
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Mayan New Year's Celebration
Observe authentic indigenous traditions in the 21st century
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Zompopos de Mayo
Mmm, yummy ant butts taste and crunch like peanuts and the season is too short to linger!
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Boqueron Canyon
Guatemalan wildlife literally roars just a few steps away from your lonely boat crossing the canyon
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Speedy Turtles
Watching recently-hatched baby turtles "rushing" towards the sea is adorable and affordable for everyone
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White Water Rafting
This raging river flows along tropical forests full of iguanas and toucans watching the rafters from the banks
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Fiesta de Santo Tomás
In honour of this Catholic Saint, Guatemalans perform a traditional indigenous dance
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Pitaya or Dragon Fruit
These famous magenta-coloured Guatemalan licuados and yoghurt smoothies are made of red dragon fruit
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Jocote
Green, yellow, and red—very sour, moderately sour, and sweet—you decide what to eat