Land of the mystical Mayans, Guatemala entrances the eye with vibrant colors and intriguing ruins. Its cuisine resembles Mexico's with its prevalent offerings of tortillas, tacos and the like, but it can also blend influences from Spain, India and France. Staples include rice and beans, coffee, and lots of meat. One regional specialty is pepian, a spicy sauce often peppered with vegetables and chicken.
1. Coffee can be found everywhere, but much of the best coffee goes to the export trade.
2. Beer, rum and Quetzalteca are among the most popular alcoholic quaffs.
3. Chinese restaurants are surprisingly common.
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