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the monetary unit
queztal
Rigoberta Menchu
a human rights activist who raises awareness of the suffering of Guatemalans, especially the indigenous population
the capital
Guatemala City
Ted Hendricks
a famous football player
el licuado
similar to a milkshake, made with fruit, milk and water
Eddie Berganza
editor for DC Comics
Tikal
the most famous Mayan ruin from which the entire civilization vanished
monja blanca
the national flower
the national animal
quetzal
el pepián
a stew made with beef, chicken or pork
chiles rellenos
a dish consisting of meat, cheese, rice and vegetables stuffed into a chile, rolled in a batter and fried
Atitlán
the deepest lake in Central America
tamales
a national dish, made with meat and cheese wrapped in a dough, wrapped in a banana leaf or corn husk, then boiled or steamed
represents power to the Mayan people
the jaguar
El Festival Folclórico Coban
a Mayan celebration held every July or August showcasing traditional costumes and dances
Bernardo Arévalo
the current president
Pacaya
El Gran Jaguar
the name of the famous temple/pyramid in Tikal
Pedro de Alvaro
the first European to arrive in Guatemala and became the first governor
El Mirador
Antigua
the former capital that was destroyed by earthquakes but was rebuilt and is very popular today
Chichicastenango
a town with a large indigenous population that sells their handiwork in markets
La Aurora
the airport originally used by the U.S. forces during WWII
Quetzaltenango
the 2nd largest city in Guatemala and home of the Museo de Historia Natural, parks and churches
Castillo de San Felipe
a fort built by the Spanish at the narrowest part of the Rio Dulce to prevent pirates from passing through