SAN GREGORIO Hotel & Spa is a unique haven, created in one of the most beautiful ecosystems in the country. Located in a mountainous area with pleasant climate all year round and breathtaking views of the “Volcan de Agua” and “Lago de Amatitlán”, it is a favorite destination for all who seek an alternative and […]
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San Gregorio Hotel & Spa Guatemala
Published at January 8th, 2010 in Attractions, News, Hotels, Restaurants, Gastronomy, Guatemala City, Cafes, Ecotourism and Volcanoes.No CommentsHotel Villa Santa Elena
Published at July 16th, 2009 in General, Hotels and Verapaces.2 CommentsHotel Villa Santa Elena is located in the “green heart” of central Guatemala, department of Alta Verapaz. The hotel is new in 2009 and is the best choice for a comfortible stay while traveling north to Tikal/Coban or east to Rio Dulce/Livingston.
We are only a few minutes from the beautiful (but secret) waterfalls, called Las […]
La Tienda de La Canche
Published at October 13th, 2008 in Restaurants and Antigua.One CommentThe best part of living in a town for a while is that you end up discovering amazing places that for some reason you didn’t notice on quick trips, places that become part of the daily life of people, places you end up falling in love with.
In this case in particular Im talking about ¨La […]
Traveling with Kids in Guatemala
Published at October 1st, 2008 in Activities, Gastronomy, Guatemala City, Antigua and Peten.3 CommentsI have seen many people traveling with their kids in Guatemala, and I always wonder how much information there is about it to help them planning a family trip. My recent investigation on internet made me realize there is virtually no information regarding traveling with children in Guatemala.
I don’t have kids myself, but considering a […]
Hotel Minerva - Livingston
Published at September 10th, 2008 in Hotels and Livingston.3 CommentsDe los economicos el mejor is their slogan…. it means from the cheapest the best, but like usually happens with advertising you never get what they offer or you just get half of it and in my case I only got cheap.
Hotel Minerva could be a lovely small hotel and become one of those popular […]
3rd Americas Social Forum - Guatemala
Published at September 9th, 2008 in Guatemala City.14 CommentsThe 3rd Americas Social Forum will take place in Guatemala City at the Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala, from October 7th to 12th 2008. The date is symbolic to social struggles in the region and in particular to indigenous peoples. October 12th symbolizes the resistance of indigenous peoples as it marks the beginning […]
Casa Ati & Jack’s Cafe
Published at September 2nd, 2008 in Atitlan and Cafes.2 CommentsA few months ago, the cultural magazine Revista Ati and Jack’s Cafe join efforts in order to bring a different proposal to Panajachel. This proposal made Jack’s Cafe the art central at lake Atitlan, with different activities everyday going from live music by several local bands, to puppets theater, poetry and Guatemalan films among others […]
Hostal El Portal (Semuc Champey)
Published at September 1st, 2008 in Verapaces and Hostels.23 CommentsEl Portal opened about a year ago, is located just 50 meters away from Semuc Champey. The Hostel is clean and they have a pretty good menu, offers different activities and counts with a really nice staff.
The dorms in the second floor are just Q35 per person and they have the best view you […]