Amatitlan carnival

• Location: Amatitlán, Guatemala

• Category: Community Carnival

• Dates/Time: Week leading up to Ash Wednesday (varies annually)

• Duration: ~7 days

• Attendance: Thousands of local and regional attendees

• Venue: Streets and central areas of Amatitlán, especially near Lake Amatitlán

• Organizer: Municipality of Amatitlán and local cultural groups

• Established: 20th century with Catholic and popular festive influences

• Symbolic or Satirical Content: Medium

• Cultural or Ritual Roots: Yes

• Global or Migrant Influence: Medium

Participation Tips

• Participation Type: Participatory

• Participation Level (Scale): 4/5

• Requires Costume to Join: No, but costumes and festive attire are common in parades and dances

• Family-Friendly: Yes

• LGBTQ+ Inclusive: Yes