There are also 22 ethnic groups, direct descendants of the Maya who still retain a cultural heritage of their ancestors. The Garifunas, established in the Caribbean region, are Afro-Caribbeans whose traditions differ from those of the rest of the country. Thirty five percent of the population is concentrated in the cities while other 65 lives in the rural areas and smaller towns. The country enjoys an ample variety of climates thanks to its topographic diversity. In the higher regions the temperatures can easily descend below freezing.
Nights are cold all year long.
The dry season extends from November to April while the rainy season lasts from May to October. Temperatures in Guatemala City fluctuates between 62 F and 73 F almost year round. The official languace is Spanish. However, in some areas Garifuna is spoken, and in the indigenous communities over 21 different Mayan dialects are spoken. English, French, German and Italian are spoken in the majority largest tourist centers.