COMVITE

No one seems to know the origins of the event, but they all know that the community has held the fight annually for generations now.

Acatenango is joined by Volcán de Fuego to the south, one of the most active volcanos in the world.

During Guatemala’s “summer”, which often coincides with religious festivities, one dish that is very popular is the ceviche.

In Cantón Chamcaj, they set Judas dolls on fire at sunset to burn them as traitors.

The celebration is held to commemorate the Virgin of the Immaculate Conception. During the fair, a convite takes place.

The riders of Squech Koya, The Rooster Games, are present at the party, drinking plenty of beer and strong liquor.

Small fires burn in the corners of the streets around the central plaza of the Poqomchi’ Maya town of San Cristóbal Verapaz.

Thousands of people from all over the country, as well as foreigners, travel to Sumpango, Sacatepéquez to witness the annual Giant Kite Fest

This Maya song-drama-dance tells the story of the conflict between Rabinal Achí and the K’iche Achí.

Once on the beach, he motions towards a large excavated area of soil with splotches of white scattered across it.

This is where they will perform a match of the ancient ball game before a group of curious onlookers

In the middle of the night, a very quiet procession crawls its way through the narrow streets of San Andrés Salcabajá, Quiché.

Photographers in the main square of Guatemala City have been taking portraits there for more than 30 years.

November 1, after the mass for All Saints' Day, members of the Mayan community tour the town with one of the human skulls to visit different

According to the spiritual guides of Santiago Atitlan, there are 12 balbales that are all involved in the protection of the women of the com

This event is known as Sqech Koya in the local Mam language, or The Rooster Game. It’s a tradition that has been held yearly for centuries.

Artisans tend to be a secretive bunch. Their most prized asset is their technique, so they often keep their work mostly to themselves.

In Xejuyup’s town fair, loud music blasts in the background as the announcer calls for the two soccer teams who will face each other.

These iconic carpets serve as offerings commemorating the passing of the processional march.

Cada año, meseros y cantineros de todo el país viajan a La Antigua para participar en una carrera en la que cargan charolas con diferentes p