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Guatemala: Culture, Religion and Society

In Guatemala, 12.3 million people live, but 65% of them live in the Highlands. The capital is home to 1.2 million.
With regard to ethnic groups, there is 54% of Indians who are descendants of the Maya director, 42% of mixed race and only 4% of whites.
What religion professed by the Guatemalans? 75% of the population are Catholic, while 25% is divided between evangelical Protestants and other sects.
Guatemalans have a habit of asking price cuts. So you can do to fully paid less in restaurants. Do not be naive, do not get charged for others. Artisans never show the real prices if they notice that you are tourists try to sell more expensive products. So haggle.
Want to take a picture with the locals? Ask permission, but please note that you for some quetzales for having served as a model.