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Food teaches us about so much more than culinary preferences! It can teach history, economics, and social traditions. Each of these dishes have a unique origin story that tells us something about the country of Guatemala.

Like in Guatemala for example, the popular stew, Hilachas (which translates to "threads" to describe the shredded meat), is a fusion of indigenous Mayan and traditional Spanish cooking, dating back to a colonial period between 1500-1800.

The carajillo is a popular drink (also from Spain) thanks to Guatemala's large coffee production, which accounts for ~40% of the country's agricultural export revenue.

Save these for the next time you're in Guatemala, and don't forget to ask more questions about the food & drinks you're ordering.