Amid chants and giant fruit cakes, dozens of Guatemalans celebrated this Saturday the 63rd birthday of Trompita the elephant, the …
Adventures
In Pictures: A city living under an active volcano
Antigua is Guatemala’s most popular destination – but the picturesque city sits on an active tectonic zone. Travel photographer Bella …
Everything you need to know about visiting Guatemala with kids
Guatemala is full of color and wonder, making it an exciting place for children to explore. Like all Latin American …
PRF Guatemala: Why origin trips are so valuable to roasters
Origin trips have become an increasingly important part of specialty coffee, particularly over the past couple of decades. With the growing …
Ecotourism & Nature
Agroecology schools help communities restore degraded land in Guatemala
The transformation of ancestral lands into intensive monoculture plantations has led to the destruction of Guatemala’s native forests and traditional …
Learning about the cultural significance of textiles with the ‘Woven Identities’ exhibit
‘Woven Identities’ is an exhibit that explores the intriguing patterns and unique motifs of Ghanaian and Guatemalan textiles and their …
Guatemalan students visit OU to learn more about freshwater ecology, sustainability
A group of students from Guatemala recently visited Oakland University to learn more about freshwater ecology and sustainability in Michigan …
Deforestation, certification, and transnational palm oil supply chains: Linking Guatemala to global consumer markets
Abstract Although causal links between tropical deforestation and palm oil are well established, linking this land use change to where the palm oil is …
Events
We should all care about events in Guatemala
Guatemala is a Presidential Democracy where citizens vote directly for their President, Vice President, local authorities, and congressional representatives. However, …
The high price of being a drag queen in Guatemala
“Tú te fuiste y yo me puse triple M: Más buena, más dura, más level” (You left and I went …
Guatemala elections: Green issues low on the agenda in chaotic race
Оn 25 June, Guatemala’s general elections threw up a surprise in the success of Bernardo Arévalo, the presidential candidate of …
TRANSITIONAL JUSTICE POLITICS IN POST-GENOCIDE GUATEMALA
Guatemala developed an innovative policy of criminal prosecution in domestic courts of those responsible for serious crimes, including genocide, war …
History & Culture
The Mayans mastered water management. What can we learn from them?
Keeping water clean for essential uses like drinking, cooking, and cleaning is a major global environmental hurdle, complicated by issues …
Scientists Just Discovered a Complex Maya City Buried Deep in the Jungle
Researchers recently spotted an ancient Maya city using LiDAR. It’s located in the Balamakú ecological reserve on the west side …
The Alley of Flowers awaits you in Xetulul
The Plaza España has been renovated and now offers new entertainment and traditional cuisine tasting options. On December 22, the …
Come and get tangled up in the new adventure that Xejuyup has for you
The Recreation Institute for Private Enterprise Workers of Guatemala (IRTRA) is known for its constant innovation, providing quality attractions and …