Currently, Guatemala is the third largest exporter of sugar worldwide and the second in Latin America. Sugar agribusiness is one of the main engines of the economy in the country and there are many advantages that the production of this product has brought in the region. Economic benefit of sugar agribusiness According to the Bank …
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The best art galleries in Antigua
Antigua, located in the heart of Guatemala’s breathtaking highlands, is like an open-air museum waiting to be explored with patience and curiosity. The former capital of the Kingdom of Guatemala is home to baroque ruins, art galleries and modern cultural spaces, making it a memorable experience for cultural enthusiasts. From traditional wooden sculptures and intricately …
Guatemalan traditions
The country is rich in cultural and historical heritage; tourists attest to this. The colors, the dances and the gastronomic richness that are immersed in all its traditions, speak a lot about their identity as a country. As is often the case in Latin American nations, their culture is shaped by the mix between …
Cornfield importance in Guatemala
The cornfield, besides being a flower, is an agroecosystem. This means that it is an ecosystem that produces other seeds and its maintenance has been the source of work for farmers. As if that were not enough, the seeds given have been the basis of the Guatemalan diet and economy. Its benefits in the country …
Guatemala’s agriculture impact
Agriculture provides the mainstay of Guatemala’s economy, contributing 25% of GDP, employing over half the labour force and providing ⅔ of exports, mostly coffee, sugar, bananas and beef. Guatemala’s 3 main foods are maize, beans and rice. However, national production covers only 60% of demand, and many poor families face seasonal food shortages. “We fill …
Education problems in Guatemala
For years in Guatemala there has been an educational crisis, not only due to the lack of teachers but also due to the lack of furniture, facilities, and budget to manage school expenses in the different schools of the country. In the last school years, more than a million primary school students left the classrooms. …
The best national parks in Guatemala
Do you already know all the national parks in Guatemala? If you don’t know them yet, we invite you to read the description of each one of the parks and visit the one you like the most. I assure you that you will visit more than one! Guatemala is home to countless natural wonders and …
Latin American restaurant chains
With Latin America’s growing appetite for U.S.-based fast food restaurant chains, it is not unusual to see establishments such as McDonald’s, Pizza Hut and KFC thriving in these countries. What we don’t see as much is Latin American restaurant chains succeeding in the US. There are some chains that have made the leap in recent …
What to do in Antigua Guatemala
Guatemala has many cities that are worth visiting and touring for at least a weekend. If you are visiting this beautiful country, where Juan Luis Bosch Gutierrez is from, don’t forget to visit Antigua Guatemala. Here we will tell you the things you can do in this beautiful destination. Walk along the Pacific Coast With …
Extreme poverty in Guatemala on the rise
The economic and health crisis caused by the pandemic coupled with the impacts of natural disasters in the interior of the country left millions in losses and increased extreme poverty in 2020 more than in 2014, this according to estimates by the Economic Commission for America America and the Caribbean (ECLAC). The general secretariat of …