Antigua, Guatemala: Carrera de Charolas

Once a year in Antigua each restaurant sends its best Meseros (waiters) and Meseras (waitresses) to compete in a grueling competition with hopes of claiming the title and becoming the reigning champion of the Carrera de Charolas. This competition takes the utmost skill, incredible balance and precision, and stamina that goes beyond just that of a normal Mesero. Given 4 beverages on their tray, each Mesero must make their way through the streets of Antigua on a mile long course, carefully navigating the cobblestone streets and dodging potholes at every turn, all while balancing a full tray of beverages with a mere single hand. If any of the beverages fall, or two hands are used at any time, they will be disqualified. The competition is fierce and only one can be named champion. Who will come out on top? Who will reign supreme and forever be immortalized into the halls of history??

Haha… Ok, I think I’m getting a little carried away at this point. LOL!! But all joking aside, it was a really great race and tons of fun! Everyone was out to have a good time and we really cheered hard for all the Meseros and Meseras. I was stoked that I got to see it, and I tried to make a really fun video of the race so... Enjoy!