Guatemala By J. D. Corbett
Guatemala
J.D. Corbett found himself in Guatemala on several occasions. Filled with rainforests, volcanoes, as well as the Pacific and Atlantic coastlines, J.D. remembers the country being one of the most beautiful areas he ever traveled to. He reminisces not only of Guatemala’s natural beauty, but also its cultural diversity. While he was there, he found the timeless cultural heritage of the ancient Mayans, and architecture left by the Spanish conquistadors; all thriving in one country. He also had traditional Guatemalan foods in a way he had never encountered in the United States. Natural beauty is not a scarcity in Guatemala. In terms of climate, Guatemala is very diverse. The country has both Pacific and Atlantic coastlines. Both of these …show more content…
Although the Maya Civilization has since disappeared, a portion of the population can trace their ancestors to the ancient Mayans. This Mayan influence is evident through the traditions that still exist in Guatemala today. For example, women continue to create woven art that can be sold at local markets like Chichicastenango and the Antigua Community Square like their predecessors. School children often wear vibrant colors, reflecting their Mayan heritage. Architecture from the time of the Mayans still stands in modern day Guatemala; visitors can travel to see the ruins of Tikal. These ruins showcase the remaining parts of Tikal, a city built in 900 …show more content…
Guatemalan traditional foods date back to the time of the Mayans. Los mayas comieron el maíz, los frijoles, y el arroz. These foods are still a staple in the diets of people in modern day Guatemala. Los guatemaltecos comen comida tradicional. Comida tradicional son los frijoles negros, el guacamole, los tamales, el maíz, y el arroz. Los pueblos gusta el café. J.D. gusté mucho el cafe. En Guatemala, el maíz es muy importante. Porque, el maíz es muy abundante. También, los pueblos cocinan la comida afuera. J.D. remembers seeing people cook food on large grills and taking it back to their homes. Much of the food was heavily spiced, and somewhat unusual to him. He remembers eating ribs, but they did not look like pork ribs at all. To this day he is still unsure of the type of meat he was served. Some of the food was similar to that in America, but most was quite different and influenced by Spanish and Mayan
J.D. Corbett found himself in Guatemala on several occasions. Filled with rainforests, volcanoes, as well as the Pacific and Atlantic coastlines, J.D. remembers the country being one of the most beautiful areas he ever traveled to. He reminisces not only of Guatemala’s natural beauty, but also its cultural diversity. While he was there, he found the timeless cultural heritage of the ancient Mayans, and architecture left by the Spanish conquistadors; all thriving in one country. He also had traditional Guatemalan foods in a way he had never encountered in the United States. Natural beauty is not a scarcity in Guatemala. In terms of climate, Guatemala is very diverse. The country has both Pacific and Atlantic coastlines. Both of these …show more content…
Although the Maya Civilization has since disappeared, a portion of the population can trace their ancestors to the ancient Mayans. This Mayan influence is evident through the traditions that still exist in Guatemala today. For example, women continue to create woven art that can be sold at local markets like Chichicastenango and the Antigua Community Square like their predecessors. School children often wear vibrant colors, reflecting their Mayan heritage. Architecture from the time of the Mayans still stands in modern day Guatemala; visitors can travel to see the ruins of Tikal. These ruins showcase the remaining parts of Tikal, a city built in 900 …show more content…
Guatemalan traditional foods date back to the time of the Mayans. Los mayas comieron el maíz, los frijoles, y el arroz. These foods are still a staple in the diets of people in modern day Guatemala. Los guatemaltecos comen comida tradicional. Comida tradicional son los frijoles negros, el guacamole, los tamales, el maíz, y el arroz. Los pueblos gusta el café. J.D. gusté mucho el cafe. En Guatemala, el maíz es muy importante. Porque, el maíz es muy abundante. También, los pueblos cocinan la comida afuera. J.D. remembers seeing people cook food on large grills and taking it back to their homes. Much of the food was heavily spiced, and somewhat unusual to him. He remembers eating ribs, but they did not look like pork ribs at all. To this day he is still unsure of the type of meat he was served. Some of the food was similar to that in America, but most was quite different and influenced by Spanish and Mayan