I’m excited to be in Antigua Guatemala again; this city in the central highlands of Guatemala (about an hour from Guatemala City) is like a living piece of history, thanks to its well-preserved architecture, which have garnered it recognition as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Antigua Guatemala (often called simply “Antigua”) is also a great…
Category: Guatemala
Rat Race: My Quest to Eat a Rodent in Guatemala
The first time I visited Guatemala City with my partner Angel, a taxi driver recommended that we try a local dish called tepesquintle at a restaurant just behind the governmental palace. He didn’t tell us exactly what kind of meat it was, but we tried it, and it was delicious. After two days of asking…