Framed by a necklace of puff ing volcanoes and the glassy Lake Atitlán, Guatemala’s Western Highlands are the stronghold of modern Maya culture. Here, indigenous communities are steeped in faith, and traditional rites draw on the elemental beauty of the land. From lava light shows and wild camping trips to bonf ires and shaman blessings, a trip to Guatemala is a baptism of fire — in the very best way
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