Martin Gray is a cultural anthropologist, writer and photographer specializing in the study and documentation of pilgrimage places around the world. During a 38 year period he has visited more than 1500 sacred sites in 165 countries. The World Pilgrimage Guide web site is the most comprehensive source of information on this subject.

0 f all the world's occurrences of jadeite, Guatemala may be the least known. Ironically, the English word jade, which most people associate with the Far East, is actually derived from the Spanish phrase piedm de ijadu, or "loin stone," from the material's reputed value as a cure for kidney ailments. Between about 1300 and the

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 · Guatemala. By Kate Springer Feb. 07, 2012. OHAN ORDONEZ / AFP / Getty Images. Women participate in the Old Love Parade, held in Guatemala City's Constitution Square as part of the country's Valentine's day celebrations. Known as El Día del Cariño, Valentine's Day in Guatemala is a colorful, affectionate affair.

 · Guatemala doesn't really have a national dish, but pepián is probably the closest thing to it. This spicy stew, borne out of the fusion of the Spanish and Maya cultures, is one of the oldest dishes in chicken is most commonly used, it .

 · In Guatemala, the jungle encroaches on monuments like this one at the Mundo Perdido ceremonial complex (Credit: Amanda Ruggeri) It's 32C and humidity, typical for Tikal, Guatemala, in June.

 · The Chiapas section of the rainforest is loed in Guatemala and contains babbling rivers, flowing waterfalls, and lush vegetation. Cenotes are loed everywhere throughout the park. Bring your swimsuit and dive straight into the crisp, blue pools on a hot summer day. #20 – Ixil Region – Places to Visit in Guatemala with Culture and Hiking

 · The Mystery of Puma Punku's Precise Stonework. Puma punku is the name of a large temple complex loed near Tiwanaku, in Bolivia, and is part of a larger archaeological site known as Tiahuanacu. The temple's origin is a mystery, but based on carbon dating of organic material found on site, archeologists believe the complex may have been ...

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 · In western Bolivia, a dramatic collection of stones, the remains of a vast temple complex, stand guard over an arid plane. They are what's left of a stunning architectural feat accomplished by a society that predates even the Inca: the Tiwanaku. Pumapunku, a name that means "door of the puma," was a holy site started between 500 and 600 CE.

 · A chronology of key events in the history of Guatemala, from the time it became a Spanish colony in 1524 ... Image source, Getty Images. Image caption, More than 200,000 were killed or disappeared ...

There are thirty six volcanoes in Guatemala and numerous mountain peaks. For some of the peaks, I have included a link to the corresponding topographic map. Just click on the Department (State) name. Be advised, however, that these are rather old topographic maps. Things have definitely changed since these were printed.

 · Originally from the valleys of Cochabamba, this simple dish includes a base layer of white rice topped up with boiled potatoes, meat, chopped tomatoes, onions, beet, parsley, and fried eggs. There are exclusive restaurants in Cochabamba that are dedied to serving delicious silpanchos. This hearty meal is a staple in most Bolivian s. 2.