Chichicastenango in Quiché, Guatemala showcases a unique blend of highland culture, traditional communities, and colorful local heritage. The town is known for its vibrant atmosphere, historic ...

A seemingly intoxicated man sits on the steps of the Saint Thomas Catholic church during a celebration honoring the patron saint of Chichicastenango, Guatemala, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019. The church is ...

Un templo que comparten indígenas y católicos, un mercado que cautiva por los colores de sus tejidos y flores, un abuelo que enseña a sus nietos a hacer alfombras de aserrín para Semana Santa... Las ...

In one of the largest holiday festivals in Latin America, villagers in the highland town of Chichicastenango spend three days celebrating the town's patron saint. Villagers dance during fireworks as ...

Guatemala is famous for its lakes, volcanoes, and colonial cities, but for travelers who want more than postcards and tourist crowds, venturing off the usual route can lead to some of the most ...

Chichi, como se denomina coloquialmente a esta ciudad en Guatemala, registra mayoría de población de etnia maya quiché. Sus costumbres, sobrevivientes a la represión producida durante conquista y a la ...

The beauty of Guatemala seeps out everywhere you turn, from the volcanoes and rolling landscape, to the colonial architecture and cobblestone streets. But aside from this and the warm spirit of the ...

In Guatemala, family members paint the tombstone as a way of honoring the dead.Shutterstock As someone with an almost phobic aversion to shopping, the thought of visiting one of Central America's ...

It's our third edition of Gothamist's travel content, Gothamist Getaways. A few times a year, we'll have a week of posts featuring looks at travel, food, products and tips—near and far—for making your ...

With dances and fireworks, indigenous residents of a town in the Guatemalan highlands on Saturday held a festival celebrating their patron saint, Thomas the apostle. Much of the activity in ...