Guatemala often made me question reality. We so often see recreations of beautiful landscapes or colorful costumes in movies, museums and amusement parks that it’s natural to be skeptical of the authenticity of something exotic even when we see it with our own eyes.
Tropical plants, active volcanoes, colorful outdoor markets and charming customs make up the landscape of Guatemala, and it is all very real. There is also poverty, violence and poor education, and the problems are just as real as the beauty.
Through the good and the bad, Guatemala was a wonderful and hospitable place during the week I traveled in the country. This is the first of five blog posts with pictures made around the country.
Women sell flowers in an outdoor market in Zunil, a small town near Quetzaltenango. At the market an announcer advertised items over a loudspeaker as farmers hurried around the square carrying huge bushels of vegetables.
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Soooo pretty! Is that Becca in the water in that one shot? All of these are so beautiful!
Yup, it's Becca.
Fantastic country with fantastic scenery, beautiful untouched old towns. I hope it remains the same for a very long time, won’t be affected by the wild capitalism that has affected so much of Europe.
Long live, Guatemala!
Guatemala, a colorful country with a big heart!