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Colourful Alfombra in the street

The Alfombras of the Guatemala Easter Festivals

The spectacular Easter festivals in Antigua, Guatemala are beyond comparison to anything in the northern hemisphere. One of its most striking aspects are the carpets — or alfombras — that adorn the processional route. Residents along the streets of Antigua begin preparations weeks and even months in advance to create these beautifully intricate offerings. The carpets are painstakingly made by hand. Ranging in designs from biblical scenes to popular soccer [...]

 

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Intricate carpets line the streets in Antigua during the Easter celebrations

Featured Holidays: Easter Festivals in Guatemala and Ecuador

  Discover the energy of a local Latin America celebration over the Easter holiday. Providing an insider’s look, these trips are designed coincide with Semana Santa and filled with spirituality, artistry and tradition. This year the Easter holiday lands on April 24th. Guatemala Easter Festival Antigua, Guatemala is home to the largest Easter celebration in the world in which the Passion, the Crucifix and the Resurrection of Jesus are commemorated. [...]