Diego Chamorro
Guatemalan Holy Week Food Traditions: Semana Santa Gastronomy
Guatemalan Holy Week food traditions center on a 16th-century fusion of Spanish colonial Christianity and pre-Hispanic customs rooted in Santiago de Guatemala, now Antigua…
Fiambre Guatemalteco: The Legendary All Saints’ Day Salad Feast
Fiambre Guatemalteco is a complex, cold salad traditionally consumed on November 1st for All Saints' Day. Originating from colonial Santiago de Guatemala, it blends…
Guatemalan Christmas Food Traditions: Tamales, Ponche & Feasts
Guatemalan Christmas food traditions center on tamales navideños and ponche de frutas, a Mesoamerican and colonial-era heritage shared across Guatemala. Tamales feature masa de…
Traditional Guatemalan Breakfast: Desayuno Chapín Essentials
A Traditional Guatemalan Breakfast, known as Desayuno Chapín, is a national-style meal enjoyed throughout Guatemala. It blends Mayan corn and bean traditions with Spanish…
Guatemalan Shucos: The Legendary Street Food Hot Dog Guide
Guatemalan shucos are iconic chapín street food hot dogs originating in Guatemala City, especially along Avenida Reforma and university zones. They feature grilled salchichas…
Guatemalan Street Food: Shucos, Tostadas, Garnachas & Antojitos
Guatemalan street food, known as antojitos, consists of savory snacks like Shucos from Guatemala City, Garnachas from the east (Zacapa and Chiquimula), and nationwide…
Pepitoria & Achiote: The Flavor Backbone of Guatemalan Recados
Pepitoria ' achiote is the roasted-seed and annatto base that gives Guatemalan recados their earthy color and nutty depth. Rooted in the Maya-Kaqchikel region…
Loroco in Guatemalan Cuisine: Flavor, Uses & US Buying Guide
Loroco is an aromatic edible flower bud native to Mesoamerica, central to Guatemalan gastronomy. Primarily cultivated in the eastern and southeastern dry regions like…
Chile Pasa Guatemalteco: Ancestral Secret of Traditional Recados
Chile pasa guatemalteco is a dried, smoky-sweet Pan-Maya recado chile used to build the dark, complex sauces behind Guatemala's most iconic stews. It belongs…
Chile Guaqué Guide: Guatemalan Chili Flavor, Heat & US Substitutes
Chile Guaqué is a traditional Guatemalan chili primarily cultivated in the central highlands and Altiplano, specifically around Sololá. It is prized for its moderate…
