Guatemala, one of South America’s most colourful countries reveals a Spanish style of architecture that is notable in the small villages that surround the old colonial capital of Antigua and which were built with Mayan labour. Churches are decorated with Catholic and Mayan iconography, religious festivals abound and cofradias protect the local shrines. To have a better understanding of the people and their Mayan heritage we travel by local bus to Xecul, Chichicastenago, Lake Atitlan and Santiago exploring the markets and cobblestone laneways that reveal the intriguing character of Guatemala. For more information check out episode #28 in the International category.
About Anne Martin
Since the mid 1970s, producer/host, Anne Martin, has been bringing stories to life through the medium of television. She thrives on tracking down the unusual and her work has encompassed history, geology, heritage and a positive outlook on the world around us. Read more about Anne Martin.