What is a canillitas?

Canillitas de Leche is a typical candy originally from Antigua Guatemala. It is customary to eat at the patronal fairs and it is very well known and popular by locals and foreigners. If you have tried the typical sweets of Guatemala, without a doubt you have tried the milk canillita.

What is the most popular dessert in Guatemala?

Polvorosas. One of the most popular desserts in Guatemala has to be polvorosas or sweet shortbread cookies. They are crisp and hard on the outside but light and powdery on the inside. Taking its name from the word “polvo” that means powder.

What is a typical lunch in Guatemala?

Lunch is the main meal in Guatemala. Restaurants offer comida corrida, which is a set two- or three-course meal that is hearty, delicious and inexpensive. These often include a bowl of soup, grilled or fried meat, and rice or a salad.

What food is Guatemala known for?

Corn, beans, rice, pork, beef, chicken, cheese, and tortillas form the backbone of most Guatemalan cuisine. Meat stews (caldos) and soups (sopas) are easily the most popular dishes among locals.

What do Guatemalans drink during breakfast?

Mosh is another traditional Guatemalan breakfast drink that you definitely need to try. Mosh is an oatmilk drink. Oats with liquid is simmered, and later addedwith milk, cinammon, and other spices.

What language do Guatemala speak?

SpanishGuatemala / Official languageSpanish is a Romance language of the Indo-European language family that evolved from colloquial spoken Latin in the Iberian Peninsula of Europe. Today, it is a global language with nearly 500 million native speakers, mainly in the Americas and Spain. Wikipedia

What is a common snack in Guatemala?

The most popular Guatemalan street food and snack is ceviche de camarón or mariscos.

Can you use US money in Guatemala?

The US dollar is widely accepted in Guatemala, but it is still recommended to have Guatemalan quetzals on hand at all times. It can be difficult to break larger bills (like Q100) in smaller towns and at local restaurants—for this reason it is always a good idea to keep some smaller bills in your wallet.