Josephina explains the shoe-making process in her nephew's business. The three men churn out close to 40 pairs of women's shoes each day. Quite efficient. Taken in Chesuc, a village outside of Guatemala City, Guatemala. Read more about our visits to Kiva microfinance borrowers in Guatemala. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Seasoned ground meat, beets, cheese, salad and onions sit atop a crispy tostada. Taken in Xela (Quetzaltenango), Guatemala. Read: Golden Plantain Awards: The Best of Central American Food © www.uncorneredmarket.com
As we walked through the streets at 6 AM on Good Friday (Viernes Santo), families put the finishing touches on sawdust carpets (alfombras). Taken during Holy Week (Semana Santa) in Antigua, Guatemala. © www.uncorneredmarket.com