Artisan Mercado

La quema del Diablo

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December 8th 2010
Last night we set fire to the Devil - "La quema del Diablo" - where an effigy is doused in paraffin, filled with fireworks, and then set on fire. Well, not just us - it seemed as though the whole population of Antigua was there. All very good-natured but crushed in together. Lots of local food, including sweet corn-fritters served with honey, the always-present fried chicken, roasted sweetcorn, an ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Guatemala » Capital Region » Antigua

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The Maya civilization flourished in Guatemala and surrounding regions during the first millennium A.D. After almost three centuries as a Spanish colony, Guatemala won its independence in 1821. During the second half of the 20th century, it experience... ... read more