Christmas in Guatemala - Navidad en Guatemala Follow @theguatemalalist to support a project dedicated to documenting Guatemala’s raw, living culture. If this is your first Christmas in Guatemala, here’s what you should know. It doesn’t start at midnight. It starts days before, in the neighborhoods. People walk together. Homes open their doors. Nativity scenes appear everywhere, each one different. Food takes time. Tamales are unwrapped slowly. Ponche is poured hot and shared. Then comes the 24th

Music is an important part of the culture in Guatemala. I think marimba music is beautiful and I love listening to it while exploring all over the country. I've also heard other types of live music in Guatemala such as guitar players in Mercado central in Guatemala City and garífuna music in Livingston and Puerto Barrios. Garífuna music is so unique and beautiful as well and I highly recommend a visit to the department of Izabal to hear this style of music! Have you heard live music in Guatemala