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Faith and Devotion ...  
   

Faith and Devotion ...

... walking around Antigua's cobblestone streets for hours carrying these gigantic floats, in 30+ degree heat, and decked out head to toe in costumes, these guys have to be both devoted and faithful to be able to do this. The only thing more impressive than this may have been the women carrying their floats, decked out in black clothing and dress shoes!
Chicken Cult

March 24th 2013
Geo: 14.6367, -90.5383Pollo Campero is everywhere in Guatemala, and is both a cultural quirk and cultural phenomenon of the country, essentially their equivalent of Tim Horton's - but about 1000 times more popular! Though it first started in Guatemala, it has spread throughout Latin America, the US, and even overseas to Asia. Guatemalans who have emigrated are even known to take a few boxes ... read more
Central America Caribbean » Guatemala » Western Highlands

Guatemalan Flag 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
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