Diego Chamorro
Chiltepe Chili Guatemala: The Fiery Magic of Mayan Wild Peppers
Chiltepe chili Guatemala is a tiny, wild Capsicum annuum pepper native to the warm regions of Guatemala and Central America. Used since pre-Columbian Mayan…
Guatemalan Ingredients Guide: Essential Spices, Herbs & Produce
The Guatemalan Ingredients Guide explores the foundational elements of Chapin cuisine, rooted in the Mayan highlands and colonial influence. This culinary profile blends earthy…
Fresco de Súchiles: Guatemala’s Traditional Fermented Fruit Drink
Fresco de súchiles is a traditional fermented fruit drink from Guatemala City, especially Zona 1 and the historic Casa de los Súchiles. Tied to…
Fresco de Rosa de Jamaica: Guatemalan Hibiscus Tea Recipe
Fresco de Rosa de Jamaica is a traditional Guatemalan hibiscus tea known for its deep red color and tart, refreshing flavor. While introduced during…
Horchata Guatemalteca: Authentic Rice & Almond Beverage Recipe
Horchata guatemalteca is a creamy, chilled colonial-era beverage blending Mayan seed-drink traditions with Spanish sweet rice customs. Rooted across Guatemala, especially the oriente and…
Caldo de Frutas Guatemala: Artisanal Fruit Liquor of Salcajá
Caldo de Frutas Guatemala is a traditional artisanal fruit liquor originating from the municipal seat of Salcajá, Quetzaltenango. This colonial-era beverage features a complex,…
Authentic Atol Shuco Guatemalteco Recipe (Fermented Purple Corn Drink)
Atol shuco is a fermented purple corn beverage from Rabinal, Baja Verapaz, Guatemala. It carries ancestral Maya roots with colonial-era continuity, offering a tangy,…
Guatemalan Atol de Elote Recipe (Sweet Fresh Corn Drink)
Guatemalan Atol de Elote is an ancestral, prehispanic Mayan corn-based beverage. Widely consumed in Antigua Guatemala and the Western Highlands, this creamy drink is…
Traditional Guatemalan Drinks: Atol de Elote, Shuco, Horchata & More
Traditional Guatemalan drinks include atol de elote, a creamy maize-based beverage rooted in ancient Maya tradition; shuco, a savory Guatemala City street drink made…
Champurradas Guatemaltecas: Traditional Toasted Sesame Cookies
Champurradas Guatemaltecas are traditional colonial-era toasted sesame cookies found throughout Guatemala. Rather than a single region, they are a national panadería staple. They feature…
