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Semana Santa in Guatemala, the Holy Week leading up to Easter, is unarguably one of Central America’s most well-known celebrations.

“Los Camperos”, a band of mariachis between the ages of 66 and 71, all hurried to their own car. Work called.

On Wednesday, the cofradía, will carry Maximón to the church in preparation for Good Friday celebrations, a fusion of indigenous and Catholi

As the sun rises above the horizon, groups prepare their kites for the flight over a mountainside in Sumpango Sacatepéquez, Guatemala.

Every October 28, there’s a birthday party for San Simón in the highlands of Guatemala.

In May 2016, Guatemalan indigenous weavers filed for a declaration of unconstitutionality over the country’s industrial laws.

In Santiago Atitlán, for a small group of men and women who represent the cofradía, Palm Sunday is already in full swing.

Every year, without fail, the neighbours of Barrio Concepción in La Antigua Guatemala burn the devil to a crisp.

The town of Patzún, recently held their Corpus Christi celebrations, commemorating the reality of the body and blood of Christ during the

In this dance, the leader of the “Mexicans” dances with his wife to the sound of a Marimba while the rest of the group dances around them.

Friday of Sorrows marks the end of Lent. In La Antigua Guatemala, a small procession for kids takes off from the Cathedral.

The procession begins when a man playing Judas announces its commencement. a donkey-riding Jesus impersonation rides through the crowd

For the syncretic Maya-Catholic cofradía tradition prevalent in many indigenous communities of Guatemala like Santiago Atitlán.

Every year, the town of San Felipe de Jesus holds a procession without a float. Early on Sunday, a nameless donkey is brought to the town.

October 28, the day of the Feast of St. Simon the Zealot and St. Jude Thaddeus, is an important day at the Temple for those who follow the s

The celebrations, on December 7, feature a parade with several elaborate dances. Its main event is the Dance of the 24 Devils, a syncretic

Every July 25, La Antigua Guatemala celebrates its town patron saint, Apóstol Santiago. Several activities took place throughout the day.

A mass is held to commemorate the town’s patron saint, and, afterwards, the locals walk around, enjoying their day.

A group of about 15 people are there, their energy palpable as it seems to fill and illuminate the space.

Here at Comvite, we wondered what that would look like from the top of Volcán Acatenango, we travelled up there with a few friends. Enjoy.