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The Baktun 13 was not the Most Relevant Cycle – Guatemala 2012
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Guatemala 2012 The meaning Oxlajuj Baktun cycle for the Maya was not the most prominent, but the short account or Katun, according to archaeologists and historians said domestic and foreign, who gathered last weekend at the Fifth Convention of Mayan Archaeology in Antigua Guatemala, Sacatepéquez. The speakers agreed that the end of the Mayan…
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The Baktun 13 was not the Most Relevant Cycle
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The Baktun 13 was not the Most Relevant Cycle The meaning Oxlajuj Baktun cycle for the Maya was not the most prominent, but the short account or Katun, according to archaeologists and historians said domestic and foreign, who gathered last weekend at the Fifth Convention of Mayan Archaeology in Antigua Guatemala, Sacatepéquez. The speakers…
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Guatemala Vacation Packages
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Guatemala Vacation Packages: If you are looking for the next hotspot for your upcoming vacation, consider Guatemala vacations. They offer a serene environment rich with culture and modern entertainment, helping you discover the Mayan world. The diversity of culture and history is unique and offers much to see on your luxury travel to Guatemala. Introduction…
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Festival Tours Guatemala
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Traditional cuisine It is likely that the Arabic influence on Spanish food and its fusion with the pre-Hispanic customs have given rise to the traditional meal of the dead in Guatemala: El Fiambre This meal is done with sausages, meats, and a variety of vegetables and vinegar. It is a cold meal, which can…
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Festival Tours Guatemala
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Guatemala Feast All Saints Day – Part # 4 Art and color in Sumpango They take several months to prepare the kites, although this tradition is more recent than that of Santiago, the variety of designs and materials are larger and require more organization. Previous activities begin with the choice of the ambassador of…
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Festival Tours Guatemala
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Festival Tours Guatemala – Feast All Saints Day – Part # 3 The Kites of Santiago Sacatepéquez Celebration Date, 1st and 2nd of November Currently, they have established two categories of kites. Those who fly, that reached up to six meters high and the display, which have reached up to 16 meters. Now there…
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Guatemala Festival Tours
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Guatemala Feast All Saints Day – Part # 2 The Animas in Cuchumatanes: Preparations The days before the celebration they prepare the road where the race will be held. They take the horses and get the marimbas that will be used during the celebration and the dancing. On October 30 burnings are conducted, these…
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Festival Tours Guatemala
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Guatemala Festival Tours (part 1) The Maya The descendants of this fascinating culture have inherited customs and traditions, all this combined with the effect of the European influence is present today as an explosion of color, rhythm and mysticism through folk festivals, which are traditional dances or religious manifestations that have evolved naturally and…
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Antigua Guatemala – Destination Guatemala
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Guatemala Tours & Travel Antigua Guatemala: Founded in 1543, Antigua Guatemala was the 3rd more important city during the Spanish cologne in America, governing that presently is the south of Mexico and Central America. Over 30 religious orders inhabited the city who constructs monasteries convents and cathedrals. Named as worldwide cultural patrimony by the…
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The Maya were dependent on Nature
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Almost 4,000 years ago, the first Maya obtained their food from hunting, fishing and collecting wild fruits. When they settled in permanents communities, they began to cultivate certain food plants through specialized systems, although they continued to hunt game for food or sacrificial ceremonies. Several natural products were utilized as raw material, animals, plants…