One of the most common questions people ask when they are coming to Guatemala for the first time is: it is safe to travel in Guatemala?
Guatemala had a very sad history of violence, civil war and dictatorships during the 20th century and just now is trying to emerge from that. There are still many social […]
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Is Guatemala safe?
Published at July 4th, 2007 in Activities, Guatemala City and Tips.One CommentCooperacion Spanish School
Published at July 3rd, 2007 in Spanish Schools, Activities and Antigua.5 CommentsCooperacion Spanish School is a cooperative of Spanish teachers with university degrees and more than 10 years of experience in the field.
The school will adapt the schedules and needs of the students to different professional vocabularies for doctors, business, lawyers, teachers and mechanics. The program includes different activities to make learning more effective and […]
La Union Spanish School
Published at June 29th, 2007 in Spanish Schools, Activities and Antigua.5 CommentsLa Union Spanish School is one of the most renamed in La Antigua Guatemala, offering very effective study plans or even allowing students to design their own programs. They use usually half of the lesson time to vocabulary building and intensive grammar review while the other half of the time is devoted to activities toward […]
When you go out from the Airport of Guatemala City
Published at June 27th, 2007 in Buses, Activities, Guatemala City and Tips.No CommentsWhen arriving to a new country, I always ask me the same question: Now where do I go??
For me is part of the fun and the adventure, but sometimes is nice to know the next move when you arrive into a new country after a long flight, especially if you do not speak […]
La Iguana Perdida
Published at June 20th, 2007 in Hotels, Activities, Atitlan and Hostels.2 CommentsLa Iguana Perdida was first created as a backpacker hostel in Santa Cruz La Laguna, on the shores of the beautiful lake Atitlan, but recent modifications allow La Iguana Perdida to offer several double and triple rooms. The concept of this cozy little hotel encourages everyone that comes to this hidden beautiful place to enjoy […]
Easter in Guatemala
Published at April 3rd, 2007 in Activities and Traditions.3 CommentsEaster is the most important celebration in Guatemala, a country with strong Christian traditions. The entire country waits anxiously for this time of year to show it’s devotion and to participate in the Easter events. The celebrations are a fusion of Mayan and Spanish traditions that remark the sorrow of the Christ’s passion, death and […]
Gigant Kites in Sumpango and Santiago
Published at November 1st, 2006 in Activities, Traditions and Videos.4 CommentsAll Saint’s Day in Guatemala has several traditions. One of the most colorful one happends in Sumpango and Santiago, both in the department of Sacatepequez with their Gigant Kite Festival.
In the video, one of this amazing kites in the flying contest.
Caminata del Amor por la Paz
Published at June 6th, 2005 in Activities and Traditions.2 CommentsTraveling in Guatemala meant something special for me because of the opportunity to meet the Mayan-indigenous culture, which still represents the majority of the population in the country. I realized, and also experienced, that it’s not easy to get involved in this traditional life, because in touristy places indigenous people look at me as “gringa” […]