Residents greet both locals and visitors on the street with a smile and good wishes.
They are truly works of art to be viewed in person that can not be captured in a photo. Since hotel prices are higher and rooms difficult to find during Semana Santa, a good idea is to spend the week in a Spanish School and stay with a family. This gives someone the opportunity to really experience the Guatemalan culture during its most important and festive time of the year. Even if it is not Semana Santa, the opportunity to live with a Guatemalan family is a unique experience. There are Spanish language schools all over Guatemala from which to choose.