Travel to Central America

Primero de Mayo

The 1st of May is a national holiday in Guatemala, with parties and parades around the country. On this date, workers in Guatemala City celebrate with events taking place throughout the city, of course nobody works! so HAVE FUN!!!

Revolution Day

The revolution day commemorates the democratic revolution of 1944 when unhappy university and military leaders overthrew the military dictator Jorge Ubico y Castaneda. It occasions political demonstrations and marches as well as raucous celebrations with music and more, centering around the Plaza Mayor. Guatemalans take almost any opportunity to set off fireworks, and this is no exception, so take to the streets for a taste of Central American political fervor but cover your ears.

Guatemala Guided Walking Tour

Experience the "Land of the Maya" on this 7-day unique guided walking trip throughout Guatemala. See massive volcanoes, historic temples, crater lakes, small villages, and more. The tour begins and ends in Guatemala City and makes its way to Lake Atitlan, Santiago, El Remate and numerous other sites.

Archaeological Park and Ruins of Quirigua

Quirigua had become the capital of an autonomous and prosperous state. The ruins of Quirigua contain a few impressive 8th-century monuments and an amazing series of carved stelae and sculpted calendars that constitute an essential source for the study of Mayan civilization. A real feast for your eyes!.

Comedies and Live Music

El Gran Pavo (the big turkey), situated right opposite Hotel Meliá Guatemala, is an attractive venue with a cheerful atmosphere and Mexican decoration. In addition to their exquisite authentic Mexican menu, the venuemdash;open until the early hours and you can enjoy live performances. Shows take place Fridays and Saturdays from 8:30pm.

Holiday Shopping at Mercado de Artesanias

If you feel the need to do last-minute gift shopping before leaving Guatemala you must visit the 30-plus stalls of this market for a sense of what's available from various regions. A wide selection of woolen goods, wood carvings, leather goods, pottery and jewelry can be found. The prices are quiet cheap. Also you can enjoy some regional dishes and sweets, or have a full meal in the Don Emiliano restaurant, open daily.

Burning of the Devil

Every year on December 7th, Guatemalans of every stripe take out old household items, waste paper, clothing and every other combustible thing out in front of their houses and set it all afire to represent burning the devil and to purify their households for the holy weeks ahead. A tour of the residential streets provides an alarming spectacle, Guatemala City in flames, its blue skies gone black with smoke.

Cafe Teatro Performances

Every weekend, the Cafe Teatro, "El Portal de la Hacienda," opposite Geminis, allow you to enjoy the city's low budget theater scene. Performances take place Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8:30pm. Admission cost varies according to the performance but is never too expensive. This attractive venue boasts small-scale theatrical productions is part of the excellent Hacienda de los Sánchez, a high-quality family restaurant that specializes in meat dishes. Good Food, Greats Shows, excellent form to spend your vacations in Guatemala isn't it?

Teatro Las Americas 2

Teatro Las Americas 2 is placed in Centro Comercial Real America. Every Friday and Saturday at 8:30pm and every Sunday at 5pm, this petit theater is the venue for comedies or serious plays by up-and-coming theater companies. Admission varies according to the play you can call for more information to the telephone number: +502 3852643.

All Saints Day

One of the Guatemala's most important holidays, All Saints Day is marked by processions and festivals mixing Mayan and Catholic traditions. Most activities take place in the cemeteries, where people decorate gravesites and celebrate their dead. If you want to see a really colorful spectacle, you must go to the village of Santiago Sacatepequez, less than an hour from the capital. At the village cemetery, locals fly huge brilliantly colored kites, representing souls rising to heaven. Notes attached to the strings carry messages to the dead and to God.