The Guatemalan labor code allows for two short breaks of about 15 minutes (in addition to the lunch break); one in the morning and the other in the afternoon. The snack break is known as refacción in Guatemala and the act of eating something in this short break is known as refaccionar. Buen provecho, my … Read more
I noticed this group of trash collectors taking a snack break during my morning photo walk. I normally walk on the side of the street with shade, so my camera is set manually expose for the sunny side of the street. So, I took a couple steps forward and stopped, without looking at change the … Read more
As some of you have pointed it out, Guatemala always ranks quite well in the Happiness Index. So, if you’re looking for a mood change and to feel hopeful again, come to spend some time with Guatemalans to have a smile on your face. As you can see here, even a snack break is reason … Read more
Guatemalan tostadas are simple and tasteful. Normally, frijoles, guacamol or salsa de tomate, or beans, avocado sauce and tomato sauce. Sometimes, though, tostadas can have other stuff on them, such as enchiladas or any tostada with chojin, radish salad. Chomín, chau mein, is another possibility for tostadas. Which Guatemalan tostada is your favourite?
Here’s your Guatemalan Spanish word for the day: Refacción o snack time. The Guatemalan labor code allows for two short breaks of about 15 minutes (in addition to the lunch break); one in the morning and the other in the afternoon. The breaks are known as refacción in Guatemala, merienda elsewhere in the Spanish-speaking world, … Read more
Who wants atol de elote right about now? I make home and office deliveries! Refacción or the shorten refa is the Spanish word we use in Guatemala for snack time. By law, you must be given two 15-minute refacción periods, one in the morning and another one in the afternoon. Refacción, however, is much more … Read more
I saw this man having chuchitos and atol de arroz con chocolate while having his shoes shone and I thought he was having a difficult time trying to put his atol on the stool without dropping the chuchitos. Of course, I had to pull out my camera and capture the scene for you. This is … Read more
Refacción can be roughly translated as simple snack time; but it’s much more than that. Refacción is the time where workers get together to gossip and catch up with the chismes. Refacción is the time when couples in love get together for a quick snack along with hugs and kisses; such was the case of … Read more
I captured this quotidian bonding vista during the “refa time” at the atrium of El Calvario Church. I was reminded that in Guatemala every weekend (or day) is a good time to be thankful for the time we are allowed to spend with our families. Thanksgiving Day is not a tradition from La Antigua Guatemala … Read more
¿Cuándo fue la última vez que participaron en este ritual conocido como la refa? When was the last time that you participated in this Guatemalan ritual known as la refacción?
There are two ‘official’ snack times in Guatemala known as refacción; one in the morning and one in the afternoon. I have shown you the morning refacción before, but this is the first time, I believe, I show the afternoon refacción. Refacción, however, is much more than a simple snack time. Refacción is the time … Read more
… Where do they all come from? It’s 10 in the morning, perhaps, MO can explain to us what all these people are doing?