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Overview

Lake Atitlan

• Maya Period• Spanish DominationHistory

• Map• Seasons & ClimateGeography

• Clothing• Music and DanceCulture

• 5 Interesting PlacesPlaces to

Visit

Cuisine • Meals• Desserts

History of Guatemala

Maya Period

• The Mayan civilization was centered in Guatemala

• Proven from the many artifacts and sites excavated

• Dated as early as 3rd – 10th century A.D.

The centre of the Maya Indian civilization

Spanish Domination

• The Spanish forces led by Pedro de Alvarado subjugated Guatemala.

• 3 centuries later, Guatemala was released

• Declared its independence on September 15, 1821.

Graphic portrayal of discrimination against the Maya under Spanish rule

• At the same time, Mexican ruler integrated Guatemala into his empire.

• Free again by 1823. • Guatemala and others formed the United

Provinces of Central America.

Maya imagery of the conflict between Spanish and native peoples

A land located between two oceans.

Peace and purity

The date of Central America's independence from Spain.

Geography

Map

Seasons

• Winter, or the rainy season, lasts from May to October.

• Summer, or the dry season between November and April.

• the coolest nighttime temperatures occur in December and January.

Winter or Rainy season

Summer or Dry season

Climate

• Tropical, hot• Humid in lowlands• Cooler in highlands

Culture of Guatemala

Clothing

A Huipil is generally woven by hand on a back strap loom.

The Mayan blouse is called a Huipil

Skirts or Cortes are generally woven on a foot-powered, treadle loom and are usually woven by men.

Music and Dance

• The most popular type of music is called the marimba music.

• Using a musical instrument called a marimba.

Cuisine

Guatemala breakfasts

Meat stews (caldos)and soups (sopas)Popular dishes

Nachos

TamalesEnchiladas

Guatemala Desserts

Tres Leches CakeA cake soaked in three kinds

of milk

FlanA wobbly, golden-colored caramel

custard.

Places to Visit

The top of Volcan Santa Maria

Lake AtitlanStunning exhibition of natural splendor

Santa Catalina ArchOnce the capitol city of Guatemala

MonterricoThe beaten path of Pacific coastal Guatemala

LivingstonGuatemala’s gems tucked away on the Caribbean coast

Chichicastenango MarketThe shopping destination of Guatemala

Summary

• Exciting histories• Country in Central America• Wonderful seasons• Interesting cultures• Beautiful places

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