I’ve been in Guatemala now for over 2 weeks and have had plenty of opportunity to sample the local cuisine. The food in Guatemala is most certainly cheap by Western standards. When eating out, a meal need not cost more than a few dollars, depending on where you eat. Off the tourist trail, you will of course, spend far less. As part of my Spanish course at Cooperative School San Pedro, I’ve had the opportunity to stay with a local family. My Guatemalan mother, Maria, loves to cook and so cook she does. From the traditional beans and eggs to fried plantains and yes, plenty of corn tortillas to keep the hunger pangs at bay for days; there’s certainly no shortage of carbs here. Whilst this isn’t a comprehensive list of everything on the menu in regards to Guatemalam food, it will give you a glimpse into what’s on offer. The best part being of course, is that the food for the most part is as local as one can get. The eggs are unquestionable from someone in the village, the corn is grown locally and the vegetables and fruits are available in abundance everywhere. Welcome to the local cuisine of Guatemala!
