1. Easter Week in Guatemala

The Buzz -- Likely the largest annual event to take place in the city, this week of religious observances and cultural events is marked by a procession that showcases the life and culture of the indigenous populations. Marchers carry rainbow-colored carpets in a grand procession that mixes native religious observances with more modern Christian traditions. Locals have been hosting Easter Week observances since the mid-1940s, and travelers will marvel in the colorful display and events throughout the week.