Where Mayans go to Market – Ocosingo, Mexico
Mingling with living Mayan culture at the daily local market in Ocosingo, Mexico.
Our travel blog posts about cultural travel include information about museums, local markets, festivals and celebrations, Indigenous groups, archaeological sites, traditions, and other aspects of culture in North, Central, and South America.
Never Stop Digging – Palenque Archaeological Site, Mexico
The Palenque archaeological site in Chiapas, Mexico, one of the most powerful Mayan cities, is still giving up treasures.
Getting There – Bonampak & Yaxchilán Archaeological Sites, Mexico
See the stele, murals, temples, and living Lacandon culture of Bonampak and Yaxchilán Mayan archaeological sites in Chiapas, Mexico.
The Children of Semana Santa – Antigua, Guatemala
Children play a crucial (and adorable) role in Semana Santa Holy Week Easter celebrations in Antigua, Guatemala.
Semana Santa Processions Good Friday through Easter Sunday – Antigua, Guatemala
Inside Semana Santa processions between Good Friday and Easter Sunday in Antigua, Guatemala during the most elaborate Easter celebration in the Americas.
Semana Santa Processions Palm Sunday to Good Friday – Antigua, Guatemala
Inside massive, colorful processions between Palm Sunday and Good Friday during Semana Santa Holy Week Easter celebrations Antigua, Guatemala.
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.
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.
