This month’s cover story features the gem of the Highlands, Quetzaltenango (aka Xela), Guatemala’s second-largest city which is widely regarded as the country’s cultural capital. The story by Xela resident Blake Nelson points out the highlights, accompanied by photos, including our cover shot, by Quetzaltenango’s foremost photographer Harry Díaz.The enigma of Maximón is the topic of Thor Janson’s article and photos. At odds with the Catholic Church for centuries, the cult of Maximón flourishes in northern Mesoamerica, with thousands of chapels in Guatemala alone.With June comes Father’s Day as well as a new crop of interesting fruits in farmer’s markets across Guatemala. Kate Witt gives us a rundown on page 60.
