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A rustic handmade sandal, similar to huaraches but simpler and more austere. In Guatemala and Honduras, caites are the traditional farmer's footwear that have been worn for generations.
"Grandpa wore caites his whole life — he never wanted regular shoes."
"The handmade caites from Quiché are the most durable ones out there."
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A simple handmade sandal, similar to huaraches, traditionally worn by farmers and indigenous communities across Central America. In Guatemala and Honduras, caites represent rural heritage — they're durable, cheap, and carry generations of working-class identity.
"He put on his caites to go to the river."
"Those caites are worn out, they're very old."
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A rustic handmade sandal, similar to huaraches but simpler and more austere. In Guatemala and Honduras, caites are the traditional farmer's footwear that have been worn for generations.
"Grandpa wore caites his whole life — he never wanted regular shoes."
"The handmade caites from Quiché are the most durable ones out there."
/Sounds like 'KAI-teh'/
A simple handmade sandal, similar to huaraches, traditionally worn by farmers and indigenous communities across Central America. In Guatemala and Honduras, caites represent rural heritage — they're durable, cheap, and carry generations of working-class identity.
"He put on his caites to go to the river."
"Those caites are worn out, they're very old."
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Pesero
Microbús de transporte público en la Ciudad de México. Le dicen 'pesero' porque antes el pasaje costaba un peso. Es una experiencia extrema de movilidad urbana.