-- from Wright Reading

These Mayan men are the "Hombres de Valor", brave men, in Chichicastenango, Guatemala, in Central America. They perform their daring feats once each year, at the annual fair, celebrating the birthday of the patron saint of the town. Saint Tomas' birthday is around December 21st. Don't miss it!

More Mayan photographs.

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