The Alfombras of Semana Santa – Antigua, Guatemala
Gorgeous floral street carpets, called alfombras, are made by hand during Semana Santa in Antigua, Guatemala - the largest Holy Week Easter celebration in the Americas.
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How to Survive Semana Santa in Antigua, Guatemala
How to survive Semana Santa in Antigua, Guatemala, including lingo and travel tips about hotels, pickpockets, and more.
Photo of the Day: Reflecting on Semana Santa in Antigua, Guatemala
The final procession of Semana Santa in Antigua, Guatemala--the largest Easter celebration in the Americas--reflected in a bystander's glasses.
Hotel Review: Villas B’Alam Ya on Lake Atitlan, Guatemala
Our review of Villas B'Alam Ya hotel on the shores of Lake Atitlan in Guatemala.
Where We’ve Been: March 2011 Road Trip in Belize and Guatemala
Highlights of our March 2011 road trip in Belize and Guatemala inlcude SCUBA diving, trekking, camping, archaeology, and more.
Where We’ve Been: January 2011 Road Trip in Guatemala and Belize
Highlights of our January 2011 road trip in Guatemala and Belize include Mayan ruins, drunken horse racing, and colonial towns.
Is Your Bouquet Destroying the Jungles of Belize?
Your flower bouquet may be destroying the jungles of Belize by creating demand for the xate palm frond which is harvested illegally and destructively in the jungle.
Where We’ve Been: October & December 2010 Road Trip in Mexico & Guatemala
Highlights of our October & December 2010 road trip in Mexico and Guatemala include big cities, Mayan villages, lovely Lake Atitlan, and more.
