Image description for the visually impaired: Two people from the Nat Geo team sit with binoculars watching the sunrise from Acatenango volcano. (Credit: Pete Gooding)
Guatemala was highlighted in an article by the UK's National Geographic Traveler magazine — Nat Geo — for its lava light displays and Mayan festivals.
At the beginning of 2020, the National Geographic Traveler UK team —National Geographic– Visit Guatemala He had the opportunity to meet Acatenango volcano And the Kite festival GiantsWhich inspired them to publish an article.
Nat Geo United Kingdom highlighted in its May 2020 magazine the condition Titled: “Lava Light Shows and Maya Festivals: Journey through Guatemala's Western Highlands.
Guatemalan lava light shows and Mayan festivals
Acatenango volcano
Amelia Duggan, the article's editor, highlighted: “There is an unsettling quiet in the Guatemalan cloud forest, across the slopes of a towering volcano. Her beauty is delicate, torn from the pages of a fairy tale.
The Nat Geo UK team climbed Acatenango Volcano with guide Vinicio Peña, Rafael Chicogay Diaz, and guide and mountaineering expert Emeralindo and Fernando, who helped them carry their belongings. They all gathered in a tent they had set up and cooked. Cooked chicken So they took it hot chocolate.
By being on top of the volcano, they highlighted their admiration for the towns in the valley below that were lit up like Christmas lights. Moreover, they were surprised to see how Fiery volcano yether.
Description of the picture for the blind: Volcanoes among the clouds and sunlight on the horizon. (Credit: Pete Gooding)
House of Masks, Chichicastenango
The guides took them to the house of Diego Ignacio, the famous sculptor masks He died four years ago, but his wife Juanita and children continue to make masks and perform cultural dances.
Amelia and Pete were able to observe Deer dance They visited the family's Muriria, where they appreciated the various animal masks and colorful hand-woven fabrics. In addition, they had the opportunity to visit St. Thomas Parish Church.
Blind Image Description: A woman dressed in regional Guatemalan dress is arranging an altar for a Mayan ceremony. (Credit: Pete Gooding)
Lake Atitlan
They went to the Solola section and were amazed by the sight Lake Atitlan And volcanoes. in Santa Catarina Palobo They tasted it Tamales, Threads,tasty fresh and sweet pumpkin.
Image description for the blind: A man is paddling a boat on water that reflects the blue sky. (Credit: Pete Gooding)
All Saints' Day
On November 1st they went to Sumbango And Santiago Sacatepequez to observe Giant kite festivalWhich are made by the hands of the residents.
Picture description for the blind: People flying kites on a sunny day. (Credit: Pete Gooding)
There is no doubt that our country is admired internationally for its charm and traditions!
