Guatemala

Overview of Guatemala

We arrived in Guatemala after driving from Mexico to Belize. From Belize we decided to do a day trip to Guatemala. We stayed in San Ignacio in Belize to make it an easy drive for the next day. There is a border that you will have to get processed to cross into Guatemala. The same will need to be done for when you return from Guatemala to Belize.

Useful phrases

• Hola – Hello
• Buenos Dias – Good morning
• ¿Cómo estás? – How are you?
• Soy bueno – I’m good
• Hombres / Caballeros – Men / Gentlemen
• Mujeres /Damas – Women / Ladies
• ¿Cuento? – How much?
• Muchos Gracias – Many thanks
• Adiós – Goodbye

Food to start you off

• Chiles Rellenos – Spiced vegies and meat stuffed peppers fried in egg batter
• Elote loco – Or ‘Crazy Corn’ is covered in tomato sauce, mayo and cheesy goodness
• Hilachas – Tomato based beef soup with sides of rice and tortillas
• Jocón de Pollo – chicken stew
• Ka’Kik – Stew with turkey, garlic, coriander, meat and onions with sides of rice and tortillas
• Pepian – Toasted spices, meat and rice in a tomato stew
• Rellenitos – Guatemalan take on doughnuts made with recooked beans, cinnamon and sugar

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