Semana Santa in South America is the religious festival of the year. Whatever country or village there is sure to be an intense celebration of faith.

Apr 14, 2006 - Nicholas Gill

Steer clear of the textbook examples of Holy Week in Spain if you want to see something other than a public show.

Apr 7, 2007 - Paul Read

Francisco Salzillo created some of the beautiful statues carried in Spain's Easter week (Semana Santa) processions in Murcia.

Mar 23, 2011 - Amanda Payne

While Semana Santa is celebrated throughout Peru, Ayacucho has been noted as having some of the very best festivities.

Jan 12, 2010 - Melissa Sullivan

Easter in Colombia still holds on to traditional values. For the devout, the week represents redemption, self reflection, and prayers. For the rest, it means travel.

Apr 8, 2009 - Laura Restrepo Ortega

Basic information on Guatemala, including population, travel requirements and economy.

Sep 21, 2006 - Portia J. Lino

Guatemala is a constitutional democratic republic. The nation was a prominent Mayan civilization until Spanish forces conquered it and held control for three centuries.

Apr 2, 2009 - Carmen Sofia Grant

Brief descriptions of 14 of Guatemala's 37 volcanoes including those that are climbed the most, those that are still active and the highest in altitude.

Dec 12, 2010 - David Anicetti

The Semana Santa, or Holy Week, is the most important traditional event in Spain's Andalucian capital.

May 2, 2011 - James Sajo

The Lagos de Montebello region is a travelers paradise with it's crystal lakes, ancient ruins, and plenty of outing opportunities.

May 9, 2007 - Timothy Dzurilla

In the centre of the colonial heartland of Colombia lies perhaps the key to the second wave of tourist attractions in this South American nation.

Feb 14, 2008 - Richard McColl

Mild winters and scorching summers await in romantic Seville, Spain. The Andalucian capital has inspired writers, poets, and musicians for centuries.

Apr 23, 2011 - James Sajo

90 minutes away from Madrid, this European city break or day trip destination in the heart of Castilla y León has many festivals, like the Medieval Market & Holy Week.

May 22, 2007 - David Whitley

Holy Week in the predominantly Catholic Philippines is a time for spiritual renewal and prayer. For some penitents, Easter is a time to expiate sins through crucifixion.

Mar 9, 2010 - Ma. Aleah Taboclaon

The Spanish city of Elche is famous for both its palms and the Palm Sunday procession in which intricate palm sculptures are carried.

Feb 21, 2011 - Amanda Payne

Information on the Andalucian town: The Palacio de Buenavista, bus tours, Playa de la Malagueta, Feria de Malaga festival, Cortijo de Torres & La Mantiqua cathedral

Apr 9, 2007 - David Whitley

Largely unknown, Penitentes are small sects of extremely devout Catholics found historically in the American Southwest. They focus their main rituals during Holy Week.

Mar 13, 2009 - Maureen Zieber

Here we visit the basic travel information for Caracas, Venezuela.

Sep 15, 2006 - Nicholas Gill

Valladolid celebrates its people, culture, and holidays with several festivities of interest to travelers in Castilla y Léon Spain.

Apr 16, 2010 - Katherine Kocisky

Holy Week through Easter Monday are marked by religious processions, music, food, fireworks and festivals in Catalonia, Valencia, Murcia and other regions of Spain.

Apr 1, 2010 - Barbara Rogers