Foodstuff
The typical Guatemalan breakfast is hearty: eggs, refried beans, slices of cheese, fried plantains and coffee.
Population
Home to over 14.7 million people, Guatemala is the most populous country in Central America.
Did You Know?
The country's official currency is the Guatemalan Quetzal.
Not to be Missed!
Holy Week is one of the most important events of the year. It gives rise to major celebrations, the most spectacular of which are held in Antigua.
Religious Diversity
Guatemala is a religious melting pot: ancestral beliefs, Catholicism and various other imported religions each have a place here.
Set in Stone
The Mayas were excellent stone sculptors. Their most remarkable pieces have been preserved and are on display at museums in Guatemala City and Santa Lucia Cotzumalguapa.
