TIME magazine compiled a list of 50 extraordinary destinations to explore, which includes three Caribbean sites: (the Commonwealth of) Dominica (with a description by Andrea Guthmann); Roatán, Honduras (with a description by Rosalind Cummings-Yeates); and Río Grande, Puerto Rico (with a description by Jen Ruiz). [Many thanks to Peter Jordens for bringing this item to…
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Guatemala’s cuisine reflects its hearty Maya heritage
Photo: Rosalind Cummings-Yeates
When I traveled to Guatemala, I was focused on its legendary scenic beauty. I wanted to see the volcanoes, mountains, lakes, and pastel-colored colonial architecture dotting most of the towns. Touching down in the highlands of Western Guatemala, it was indeed striking: deep emerald ravines surrounded glistening lakes and sacred Mayan ruins seemed to cover every other plaza. Guatemalan culture is complex, encompassing 21 different Maya Indigenous groups. This has led to a range of influences on everything from traditional dress to spirituality, and certainly on the food as well. In fact, there was one special dish that showcased the Mayan influence so beautifully that it almost made me forget about the landscapes that first attracted me to the country.