Guatemala
Word Search Puzzle
Here's a word search on the country of Guatemala. The puzzle grid hides 20 words and phrasesBaskets, Cash Luna, Catholicism, Chocolate Bar, Cumbia,
Deep Lake, Deer Dance, Humid, Instant Coffee, Jade,
Lava Flow, Mayan, Ozone, Quetzal Bird, Rainforest,
Spelunking, Volcano Bath, White Nun Orchid, Blue Denim, Villager associated with Guatemala. But there's a twist. Only 18 of these 20 words are actually listed. So you're on your own to find the 2 unlisted ones. A full solution is provided if you get stuck.
By the way, we designed this puzzle to be easily read. Both the puzzle grid and word list are in large 17-point font size. And the puzzle grid, which is 22×20 letters, spans the entire width of the page. This way you won't have to squint.
Fun Facts About Guatemala
- The Maya of Guatemala invented the concept and symbol of "zero" in mathematics independently, one of the few cultures in history to do so.
- Guatemala is considered the birthplace of chocolate. The ancient Maya cultivated cacao beans to produce a bitter, spicy chocolate drink for rituals and vitality, with usage dating back over 2,000 years ago.
- Guatemala is the only country in Central America that still has a significant Maya population, with about 40% of people speaking one of the country's 23 officially recognized Mayan languages.
- A near perfectly round, 60-foot wide, 300-foot sinkhole appeared in Guatemala City in 2010. It was so surreal that people thought it was photoshopped.
- The Giant Kite Festival, to honor and communicate with the dead, is held every year on November 1st in Guatemala.
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