The Children of Semana Santa – Antigua, Guatemala
Children play a crucial (and adorable) role in Semana Santa Holy Week Easter celebrations in Antigua, Guatemala.
Our travel blog posts about festivals & celebrations reveal traditions and culture in North, Central, and South America, including Carnival in Panama, the Flower Festival in Colombia, Inti Raymi in Peru, and much more.
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.
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.
Big Tree, Big Festival, Big Ride – Tlacolula Valley around Oaxaca, Mexico
Things to do around Oaxaca city in Mexico include a tequila-fueled parade, the enormous Tule tree, and great horseback riding.
Inside the Controversial Big Bicentennial Bash – Mexico City, Mexico
See the best moments in video and photos from inside celebrations marking the Independence Day bicentennial in Mexico City, Mexico.
