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North America
Guatemala
Capital: Guatemala City
The land of eternal spring — where Maya civilization still lives, breathes, and weaves.
Daily life
Mornings begin with fresh tortillas made by hand. Markets like Chichicastenango explode with color from traditional huipiles — each pattern identifying a specific village. Volcanoes shape the horizon and the culture.
Food
- Pepián (national dish)
- Kak'ik (turkey soup)
- Tamales (wrapped in banana leaf)
- Rellenitos
- Chuchitos
Family values
Family is the center of life — extended relatives live nearby and gather weekly. Godparents (compadres) are treated like blood kin.
Holidays & traditions
Semana Santa (Holy Week)Day of the Dead (Nov 1)Independence Day (Sep 15)ChristmasFeast of the Virgin of Guadalupe
Religion & spiritual life
Majority Roman Catholic, with growing Evangelical Christianity and Maya spiritual practices often woven into Christian ceremonies.