REVUE Magazine January 2017

Guatemala’s English-language Magazine January 2017 Year 25, No. 11 FREE

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14th Annual Photo Issue 5

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“Young weaver” San Marcos — Randall Winnitowy “Felicidad” El Estor — Tatiana Golovkina

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“Limpiando la tierra” Amatitlan —www.tonovaldes.com

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“The local barbershop” — Letty Manne

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PHOTOGRAPHERS

Aida Margarita García Mérida

José Moreno

Alejandro Letran

Juan Carlos Rosales Rodríguez

Ana Lucía

Julio González Salazar

Ana Gabriela Santisteban Medrano

Kerstin Sabene

Anna Watts

Kevin Beavis

Ariel Ernesto Marroquin Diaz

Lea Funkhouser

Carlos Cordón

Letty Manne

Carlos R. Rosales

Lina Kuliesiute

Christian Alexander Molineros García

Lita Bilotti

Cindy Lorenzo

Loyda

Daniel Chauche

Lo Reyes

Danilo Aquino

Louise Wisechild

David Dean

Ludwing Paniagua

David Rojas

Luis A. Hernández S.

Diana Mendoza Alonso

Luis Hernández García

Dolores Mendoza

Mario Permuth

Edy A. Morales

Marvin Grijalva

Emilio Vásquez Robles

Marvin Rivera

Francisco Muñoz Aguilar

Melba Milak

Gabriel Karshens

Moisés Emmanuel Jimenez Solis

Geovin Morales

Olga Morales

Gerardo Pacheco

Pablo Méndez Garzona

German Velásquez

Pedro Orozco

Guido De León

Randall Winnitowy

Harmony Karshens

Ray Baldelli

Harry E. Díaz

Saadia Ganesha Maas

Héctor Zamora

Samuel Mena

Holger Tobuschat

s.e. coleman

Igal Permuth

Sergio Antonio Juárez Lemus

Isaias J. Soliz

Silvia Verónica Escobar de Márquez

Jaime Barrientos Montalvo

Solange Thibodeau

Jaime Permuth

Tatiana Golovkina

Javier Alvarez Vassaux

Telma López

Jessica Chanta

Tom Tierney

Jorge Armando Barrientos Aguilar

tonovaldes.com

Jorge M. Reyes Carrillo

Valeria Viglianesi

José Miguel Hosttas V.

Willy Posadas

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ARTICLE 27 Antigua 10X The inaugural Antigua 10X Festival recently attracted more than 300 participants

by Vincent S. D’Agati

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SECTIONS DateBook: JANUARY Health Services Travel / El Salvador Travel Marketplace Real Estate

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REGIONS Guatemala City La Antigua Lake Atitlán Pacific Coast El Petén Tecpán Quetzaltenango Río Dulce

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From the Publishers MAP: La Antigua MAP: Lake Atitlán Advertiser Index

Deadline for the FEB. 2017 issue is JANUARY 10

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From the publishers Guatemala’s English-language Magazine REVUEmag.com • consultas@revuemag.com Publishers/Editors John & Terry Kovick Biskovich Associate Editor Matt Bokor General Manager José Caal Photography César Tián, Luis Toribio Graphic Designer Hadazul Cruz Webmaster / Social Media JB Contributing Photographers Nelo Mijangos, Willy Posadas

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f a picture is worth a thousand words, than this month’s issue is jampacked with 74,000 of them. For this, our 14th Annual Photo Issue, we received some excellent images from photographers who sent us their favorite Guatemala photos. Some are amusing, some surprising, and many show the extreme beauty of this country.

We hope you enjoy these photographs as much as we do. And, we wish the New Year brings you optimism, prosperity and health. Happy 2017!

— John & Terry Kovick Biskovich

La Antigua Manager César Tián Production Director Mercedes Mejicanos Administrative Assistant María Solís Systems Luis Juárez Distribution César Tián, Oscar Chacón, Luis Toribio Maintenance Silvia Gómez Sales Representatives Ivonne Pérez, César Tián, Denni Marsh, Fernando Rodas, Luis Toribio, Lena Johannessen, José Pablo Visquerra Printed by PRINT STUDIO Publishing Company producciones publicitarias Estrella antigua, S.A.

Readership 30,000 monthly

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LA Antigua 3a avenida sur #4-A (Central Office) TEL: (502) 7931-4500 consultas@revuemag.com SAN CRISTÓBAL Denni Marsh Tel: 5704-1029 SAN LUCAS Rodolfo Flores Tel: 3016-8557 El Salvador revue.elsalvador@gmail.com El Salvador Regional Manager: Lena Johannessen Col. Centroamérica Calle San Salvador #202, San Salvador Tels: (503) 7981-4517, 7860-8632

This issue is dedicated to the memory of Frank Lee Mays. revuemag.com

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“Flames of Faith” by Geovin Morales

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“A curious hummingbird discovers a praying mantis” San Jerónimo, BV— German Velásquez “Relax” Hotel Amatique Bay Resort & Marina —Carlos Cordón

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Resplendent Quetzal — Holger Tobuschat

“Erupción Domo Santiaguito” Quetzaltenango —Luis A. Hernández S. “The swimming hole” Semuc Champey —Willy Posadas

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“Portrait of trapeze artist Tatai Lopez” from El Circo Rey Gitano — Jaime Permuth

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—David Rojas: “This photo was taken at dawn on my last ascent to Acatenango volcano in November, 2015. The area is known as "El Plato" in the main cone of the volcano at 3,976 meters high. The night before a cold front had entered the country making the climatic conditions extreme, reaching -3 degrees Celsius in camp. It was so “Wonderland” Volcán Tajumulco —Cindy Lorenzo

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cold the summit was covered with a heavy frost. In this image you can see the visitors, the camp area and the volcanic chain of Guatemala. At El Plato you are rewarded with spectacular views of the eruptions of Volcán de Fuego.

“The Volcanic Chain from Zunil, Quetzaltenango.”

—Marvin Grijalva

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“Convite” Ciudad Vieja — Kerstin Sabene “Giant Kite Festival” Santiago Sacatepéquez — Sergio Antonio Juárez Lemus

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“Quemando al Chamuco (Burning the Devil)” —Jaime Barrientos Montalvo

“Torito” — Ludwing Paniagua

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“Experiments in 3D” —Mario Permuth “Cemetery serenade” —Loyda (Fotokids)

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Preparing the exhibit at MARTE, the national museum of San Salvador —Daniel Chauche “Moros en Esquipulas” — Christian Alexander Molineros García

“As part of my re-photographing project, this gentleman is holding a photo I took of him 25 years earlier” —Daniel Chauche

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DateBook Datebook JANUARY 2017

guide to culture and upcoming events compiled by mercedes mejicanos

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Fri. 6pm & Sat. 7th, ending at 4pm RETREAT Go Deeper with Your Yoga Practice with Ginger Hooven (Ayurveda practitioner, Yoga therapist and founder of yogAntigua) who will lead the classes.

Friday dinner, intention setting & a guided meditation; Saturday pranayama (breathing practices), meditation, asana (postures) and yoga theory with breakfast and lunch. You must attend both Friday evening and Saturday. This two-day retreat is a great way to begin the new year with intention and mindfulness around your yoga practice. You’ll enjoy delicious, vegetarian ayurvedically-inspired meals. Rooms are multiple occupancies (doubles & quads with lofts), all with private bath. Participation limited to 16 students. Q800 p/p inclusive. There is an option to stay over Saturday evening with Saturday dinner and Sunday breakfast at the reduced rate of Q400. For more info., www.casasanjuan.com.gt/retreats. Casa San Juan, San Juan del Obispo (approx. 10 min. drive from Antigua)

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Mon., 9-11am; Wed., 11, 4:406:30pm; Thurs., 12, 6:30-8:30pm OPEN HOUSE French classes and French cooking. Free. More info. afantiguacultura@gmail.com Alianza Francesa, 2a av. sur #25, La Antigua

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Tues., 5:30pm English TALK CANI Asociación Casa del Niño is a non-profit working in the area of Jocotenango. It is dedicated to educating and providing preventative programs to the most vulnerable children and youth. This apolitical work takes a holistic approach to education by immersing children in art, culture, sport and recreation. We aim to provide a safe environment with which to empower our children and youth. Suggested donation Q25, all which goes directly to the NGO. Info. & reservations, tel: 7832-1919. Rainbow Café, 7a av. sur #8, La Antigua

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Wed., 5-7pm ART Sin Etiquetas by Maribel Saravia. Mesón Panza Verde, 5a av. sur #19, La Antigua

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Wed., 6pm (English) SLIDE SHOW Antigua: Behind the Walls with Elizabeth Bell. Enjoy a onehour presentation with vintage and contemporary photographs collected over the past 40 years, accompanied by Elizabeth Bell’s expert narration. Q50 per person. Questions encouraged. Autographed books available. Hotel Sor Juana, 4a calle oriente #45, La Antigua

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Sat. ART Guatemalan artist Carlos Chávez presents his recent work, Migraciones. He has always evolved his art around human tribulations, especially the plight of the indigenous in Guatemala and their need to migrate. This collection invites us to migrate to a less imperfect world, be it physical or metaphorical, real or unreal.

Scott Stoll, a North American sculptor and resident in Guatemala brings us Mujeres Fuertes. His latest wooden sculptures honor the strong women he has met and admired during his lifetime. Stoll is attracted to certain forms in nature, he selects the finest woods in the region such as mahogany and conacaste to painstakingly carve his pieces. His work is focused on balance and beauty and aims to awaken our senses and engage the viewer in an emotionally sensuous experience. La Antigua Galería de Arte, 4a calle oriente #15, La Antigua

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Sun. PILGRIMAGE Día del Señor de Esquipulas. Thousands of pilgrims flock to Esquipulas from all over Latin America in scenes reminiscent of Semana Santa in La Antigua. The people come both to request assistance from El Cristo Negro (The Black Christ) and to fulfill promises to return made in exchange for assistance that was gratefully received. Esquipulas, Chiquimula

Please submit your DATEBOOK entry for the Feb. 2017 edition by Jan. 10

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Tues., 5:30pm (English) TALK Life in Guatemala: Brief History and Current Conditions by Sue Patterson, a retired U.S. Foreign Service officer who now lives in La Antigua Guatemala.

She is a former U.S. Consul General in Guatemala and served in Chile, Iran and Italy. She is also the founder of WINGS, a non-profit dedicated to reproductive health and family planning. Sue is the recipient of numerous awards for her work, most recently the 2003 Sargent Shriver Award for Outstanding Humanitarian Service from the National Peace Corps Association of America. Suggested donation Q25, all which goes directly to the NGO. Info. & reservations, tels: 7832-1919. Rainbow Café, 7a av. sur #8, La Antigua

Tues., 5:30pm (English) TALK Safe Passage/Camino Seguro: Combating Poverty through Education it empowers the poorest at-risk children of families working in the community of the Guatemala City garbage dump. Within a safe and caring environment it provides a comprehensive and integrated program that fosters hope, good health, educational achievement, self-sufficiency, self esteem and confidence. The primary focus is on creating opportunities and dignity through the power of education. Children and parents discover that, through their own efforts, they can move beyond extreme poverty. Come and join our efforts to provide hope and opportunities for the Safe Passage children and their families.

Suggested donation Q25, all which goes directly to the NGO. Info. & reservations, tel: 7832-1919. Rainbow Café, 7a av. sur #8, La Antigua

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Thurs., 6:30 ART Pinturas por Naturaleza by Robin Schiele (Guatemala-Nicaragua), in collaboration with Defensores de la Naturaleza & Fundación G&T Continental. Galería Guatemala, 6a av. 9-08, z. 9, Vestíbulo Edificio Corporativo Banco G&T Continental, Guatemala City

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Tues., 6:30pm ART Art Swap, Collective organized by Fundación Ayúdame a Vivir and Fundación G&T Continental. Through Fri., 27th.

Galería del Centro, 5a av. 12-38, z. 1, Centro Histórico. Guatemala City You can also view DATEBOOK online at TheAntiguaGuide.com/calendar 25

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Thurs., 7pm FILM Human, images and testimony by filmmaker Yann Arthus-Bertrand. Free. Alianza Francesa, 2a av. sur #25, La Antigua

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Sat., 2-6pm ACTIVITY Art, handicrafts, music, professional balloon sculptures by TontonBalloons. Free. Alianza Francesa, 2a av. sur #25, La Antigua

THROUGHOUT THE MONTH FARMERS MARKET Saturdays 9am-3pm enjoy fun activities for the whole family incl. live music, local producers, great food, craft beers, natural drinks and much more! Free hourly shuttle service to the farm/Antigua, 10am-3pm, pick up on the corner of 4a av. & 5a calle, corner of Cathedral. FARM update In season for planting—maiz (popcorn, tortillas & animal feed), pumpkins, winter squash, gourds, Hass avocados, corghum, tangerines and cherimoyas (anonas). Seasonal planting, carrots, beets. collards, kale, broccoli, cabbage, lettuce, leafy greens, chard and cauliflower.

(For more info., incl. tours and volunteer opportunities, visit www.theantiguaguide.com/ caoba-farms/) La Antigua PHOTOGRAPHY Fotokids Through Jan. 9. Galeria Panza Verde, 5a av. sur #19, La Antigua

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Tues., 5:30pm (English) TALK and Mayan dances performed by children within the Nuevo Amanecer (New Dawn) program, a charity dedicated to helping more than 30 indigenous children in San Andres Itzapa. Its vision is to facilitate self-sufficiency for families living in poverty and empower them to upgrade their quality of life through education. It also endeavors to preserve and strengthen the cultural identity of the Maya people most especially through language and dance which are currently being lost at an alarming rate. Suggested donation Q25, all which goes directly to the NGO. Info. & reservations, tel: 78321919. Rainbow Café, 7a av. sur #8, La Antigua

PHOTOGRAPHY Raiz de mi Alma

by Rita Villanueva. Through Feb. 10.

Museo Nacional de Arqueología y Etnología, Calle de los Museos, Finca la Aurora, z.13, Guatemala City DOCUMENTARY (English) Thursdays, 5-6pm WINGS presents Blessed Fruit of the Womb: The Fight for Reproductive Rights in Guatemala.

Free. The Bagel Barn, 5a calle poniente #2, La Antigua

ART Don Quixote by master Guatemalan artist César Fortuny. Santo Domingo del Cerro, La Antigua; also, a simultaneous exposition titled Andanzas, Amores, Aventuras y Tradiciones within the gallery space at the Hotel Casa Santo Domingo, 3a calle oriente 28-A, La Antigua

TOUR Visit beautiful avocado orchards on a family-run finca, enjoy freshly made guacamole and more. For info. & reservations, tel: 5126-7940.

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The 10X for textiles workshop got a sold-out crowd.

ANTIGUA 10X

In hopes of boosting economic activity and impact in the Panchoy Valley and beyond, the inaugural Antigua 10X Festival recently attracted more than 300 participants who heard from dozens of successful innovators in technology, education, agriculture, textiles and a variety of businesses.

by Vincent S. D'Agati

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rganizers chose “10X” as the event name borrowing from a 1970s computing term stating that computer-processor speeds will double every two years — which turned out to be a severe underestimate.

Harnessing the exponential growth in computing power, many entrepreneurs have grown their businesses not at 10 percent per year but at 10 times per year,

so-called “leap frogging.” Examples include Amazon. com, Facebook, Google, Uber and Airbnb.

Sometimes these businesses did not require huge investments in infrastructure, employees or capital.

Yet their founders learned how to capitalize on the opportunities presented by the internet.

Well, if this capability is globally available, why not use these techniques to trigger business developments in Guatemala? A few residents of La Antigua Guatemala have a clear vision of how these technological developments can lift not only the economy of Antigua but of all of Guatemala. So Antigua’s own Christine and Philip Wilson decided to leap, and the Antigua 10X festival was born.

More than half of Guatemala’s population is under 18, but the job market is simply not growing fast enough to accommodate them. Based on statistics ...continued page 58 27

“Cargo on board” —Ana Lucía (Fotokids)

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“Mi excursión favorita” FEGUA Train Museum —Héctor Zamora

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Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence. —Helen Keller

Exhibition and Sale of Maya Textiles & Production of Exclusive Handicrafts The only place in La Antigua managed by Indigenous People 1a calle poniente #51, La Antigua Tel: 7832-3169 alidaperez@itelgua.com

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“Brushstrokes of Guatemala” Almolonga, Quetzaltenango —Pablo Méndez Garzona “El Sol sabe cómo despedirse” Panajachel —Lo Reyes

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“Guatemalan Splendor” — Saadia Ganesha Maas

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Live Music La Cueva de Panza Verde

El Establo

Tuesdays, 8-10pm — Maf é Túla, Swing & Gypsy Jazz

Wednesdays, 9.30 pm — Simply the best “old school” rock music in English from the 60´s, 70´s + 80´s Thursdays, 9.30 pm — Shagadelic with Meli Donis and Juan Gabriel Rodas, the best live rock, pop and get upn’ dance music in Spanish and English in the city!

Saturdays, 4pm —Awesome Cuban percussion courtesy of Fernando Pérez and friends. Happy hour specials Saturdays, 9.30pm — Dance, sing and experience an incredible atmosphere. Los Lagartos, deliver an awesome performance each and everytime. Don’t forget to bring your dancing shoes. Specialty cocktails Q35.

tels: 7955-8282, 7832-2925 5a av. sur #19, La Antigua

Wednesdays, 8-10pm — Margie Sheran (Classical & Modern Piano). Q35 cover Thursdays, 8-10pm — Nelson Lunding (piano and vocals). Q35 cover Fridays, 8-10pm — Cuban Trio (Piano, congas, flute). Q35 cover Saturdays, 8-10pm — Ramiro Jiménez (Piano, flute, congas). Q35 cover

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Wednesdays and Saturdays — Different guest artists

Sundays — 2-5pm: Live music: Bolero

El Convento Hotel & Restaurant tel: 7720-7272 2a av. norte #11, La Antigua

Friday 8-10pm — “Piano Nights” with Angel Baeza de Leon

Del Arco Restaurant

EPICURE RESTAURANT

Tel: 7832-5522 3a avenida norte #11-B, La Antigua

Saturdays — 7-9pm: Live music “El Trio” Sundays — 1-3pm: Live music “El Trio”

tel: 7832-3610 5a av. norte #20, La Antigua

Saturdays, 7-10pm — Grupo Friends Sundays, 1-4pm — Marimba

Trova Jazz

tel: 2334-1241 Via 6, 3-55, zona 4, Guatemala City

Friday Concerts — Call for schedule: Live music Thursdays through Saturdays.

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Fridas

tel: 7832-1296 Calle del Arco #29, La Antigua

Saturday, Jan. 14 — Danzón and Electronic Music Thursdays — Mazacumba Beats

Rainbow Café

tel: 7832-1919 7a av. sur #8, La Antigua

Free Live Music Nightly from 7:30pm Mondays, 7:30pm — Different Guest Musicians.

Tuesdays, 7:30pm — Gustavo: this local musician plays a mix of Latin and western classics.

— Jon Fritz plays acoustic guitar and sings as a solo act. His style is classified as “classic rock in English”. He has been in the music entertainment business for over 20 years and his 250+ song catalog is a testament to his talent and versatility.

Wednesdays, 7:30pm — Open Mic Night! Hosted by The Blue Roots. Come along and show your skills and get a free tequila shot!

Thursdays, 7:30pm — Different Guest artists Fridays, 7:30pm — Different guest musicians host the night!

Saturdays, 7:30pm — Gravity: Reggae and more, Latino sounds Sundays, 7:30pm — Different Guest artists

CERRO SAN CRISTÓBAL

Tel: 7832-2681 San Cristóbal El Alto, La Antigua

Saturdays & Sundays, 1-3pm — Live Music (shuttle service available at Nim Po’t)

Las Palmas

tel: 7832-9734 6a av. norte #14, La Antigua

Mondays, 7:00 — Gustavo Santos, raggae Tuesdays, 7:30 — Trujillo & René, Soft rock, bossa nova Wednesdays, 7:30 — Mateo, Rumba flamenco & French Thursdays, 8:00 — Buenavista de Corazón, son Cubano Fridays & Saturdays, 9:30pm — Live Salsa, Grupo Friends Sundays, 7:30 — Andean music

Arrin Cuan

tel: 2238-0242 5a av. 3-27, zona 1, Guatemala City

Daily — Live marimba music tel: 7832-0831 Casa #2, Callejón Concepción 6, La Antigua

Sundays — Live marimba music

Caoba Farms

Tel: 7832-9201 5a av sur final, La Antigua

Saturdays during the Farmer’s Market — 9am-3pm Guest Musicians

Kape Paulinos

tel: 7840-3806 Km 87.5 Carretera Interamericana, Tecpán

Sundays — 1 to 4pm: Live marimba band

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“Flor y luna” — Moisés Emmanuel Jiménez Solis

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“Colores y flores de Guatemala” — s.e. coleman

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Shakespeare Pub Wi-Fi • Lunch Specials Happy Hour 11-5 Near all Major Hotels. 13 calle y 1a av., zona 10, local 5 Torre Santa Clara II Tel: 2331-2641

Café Bar Meals Drinks

Books & Exhibitions • Live Music Thur-Sat Vía 6, 3-55, Z. 4, Guatemala City Resv: 2334-1241

LIVE MUSIC El Establo 14 calle 5-08, zona 10, Guatemala City

Wednesdays, 9.30 pm — Simply the best “old school” rock music in English from the 60´s, 70´s + 80´s Thursdays, 9.30 pm — Shagadelic with Meli Donis and Juan Gabriel Rodas, the best live rock, pop and get upn’ dance music in Spanish and English in the city!

Saturdays, 4pm —Awesome Cuban percussion courtesy of Fernando Pérez and friends. Happy hour specials Saturdays, 9.30pm — Dance, sing and experience an incredible atmosphere. Los Lagartos, deliver an awesome performance each and everytime. Don’t forget to bring your dancing shoes. Specialty cocktails Q35.

RATTLE ‘N HUM

4a avenida 16-11, zona 10, Guatemala City

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“Venta de maiz” Zunil — Lina Kuliesiute Market Day — Diana Mendoza Alonso

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Positive thinking is the notion that if you think good thoughts, things will work out well. Optimism is the feeling of thinking things will be well and be hopeful. —Martin Seligman

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REPAIRS & ALTERATIONS 13 calle 5-24, z. 9, Guatemala City Tel: 2332-4017 Truth is, I’ll never know all there is to know about you just as you will never know all there is to know about me. Humans are by nature too complicated to be understood fully. So, we can choose either to approach our fellow human beings with suspicion or to approach them with an open mind, a dash of optimism and a great deal of candour. —Tom Hanks

“A mother carries her son through the cornfields in El Barranco” —Anna Watts for Mayan Families

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“To see the world and fly” — Ariel Ernesto Marroquín Díaz “Hecho un colocho” — Javier Alvarez Vassaux

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Confidence isn’t optimism or pessimism, and it’s not a character attribute. It’s the expectation of a positive outcome. —Rosabeth Moss Kanter

The optimism of a healthy mind is indefatigable.

—Margery Allingham

Counseling for Adults & Adolescents

Gail Terzuola LISW LADAC Licensed Psychotherapist Relationships Substance Abuse Trauma and Recovery

SKYPE appointments available

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Hermano Pedro a Medicine and General Surgery a Pediatrics a Maternity & Gynecology aTraumatology, Orthopedics & Arthroscopy a Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery a Laparoscopic Videosurgery a Otorhinolaryngology a Urology

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24-hour Emergency Service hpantigua@gmail.com

a Ultrasound a Electroencephalogram a Osseous Densitometry a Computerized Axial Tomography a Mammography aAmbulance Service

WE ACCEPT WORLD WIDE MEDICAL INSURANCE! www.hospitalhermanopedro.net

Av. de La RecolecciĂłn #4, La Antigua (in front of the bus station) PBX: 7790-2000 Fax: 7790-2010

One misconception is that entrepreneurs love risk.

Actually, we all want things to go as we expect. What you need is a blind optimism and a tolerance for uncertainty. —Drew Houston

Tel: 7832-4854 3a calle poniente #13, La Antigua Mon-Fri 10am-2pm & 3pm-6pm. Wed 10am-2pm. Sat 8am-11am

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General Dentistry Maxillofacial Surgery Dental Implants Oral Rehabilitation TMJ Therapy Jaw Surgery Teeth Whitening Orthodontics Tel: 7832-6002 info@maxillofacialcentre.com

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Dr. Luis RamĂ­rez, DDS, OMS, is a specialist in oral and maxillofacial surgery, orthodontics, dental implants, and oral rehabilitation.

Maxillofacial Centre is the ONLY ONE with 3D Dental Tomography and CAD/CAM Dental Lab in Guatemala.

Spanish, English and German Spoken - Calle Real de Santa Ines #9A La Antigua Guatemala

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José R. Golcher MD, Cornea, Cataract and Lasik surgeon Dalia González de Golcher MD, Vitreous-Retinal and Aesthetic medicine surgeon

Sp e ciali ze d O p ht halm o l o gis t s

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Home Accessories & Gifts

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Open daily 9am to 6pm

7a calle oriente #18 - Tel: (502) 7832-0685 - 7832-4656 Fax: 7832-4659 - info@casadelosgigantes.com www.casadelosgigantes.com

Full Service Beauty Salon 9a calle oriente #7-A, La Antigua Guatemala Tels: 7832-2824, 5961-4332

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Gourmet Cuisine with a Cultural Flair Amalia Moreno-Damgaard is a native of Guatemala, an award-winning author, chef consultant, Latin food and culture strategist and entrepreneur.

AVAILABLE AT • Sophos Bookstore (4a av. 12-59, z. 10, loc 1-D, Guatemala City (sophos@sophosenlinea.com) • Artemis Edinter • Colibri, 4a calle oriente #3-B, La Antigua (textilescolibri@turbonett.com) • AmaliaLLC.com • Amazon.com • barnesandnoble.com

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Perpetual optimism is a force multiplier.

—Colin Powell

My optimism wears heavy boots and is loud.

—Henry Rollins

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Veterinary Clinic Dr. Juan Pablo Calderón García - Vaccinations - Surgery - X-ray - Dental Clinic - Ultrasound - Laboratory Services - Emergencies - Export licenses for pets

English, French, Spanish Spoken * Gas anesthesia

Mon-Fri: 8am-1pm & 2:30-6pm Sat: 9am-1pm

My friends, love is better than anger. Hope is better than fear. Optimism is better than despair. So let us be loving, hopeful and optimistic. And we’ll change the world.

—Jack Layton

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Dogs, Cats, Birds, Exotics Surgery - Hospitalization - Laboratory X-Ray - General Medicine - Boarding 2a calle oriente #6, La Antigua Tel: 7832-0245

Babysitting Service for your Pet. Registered Establishment with lots of T.L.C. Tel: 5704-1029

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Palace of the Captain’s General, La Antigua — Julio González Salazar Valle de Almolonga — Jorge M. Reyes Carrillo

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funding and the like. Thus, the workshops were designed to encourage participation and collaboration to solve problems. The participants were given a taste of what this new mindset feels like.

Karl Ohaus, of LEAN methodology and President of Entrepreneurs for Education Gabriel Biguria, join the Wilsons.

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from the World Bank, Guatemala had less than 5 million people in 1960 and in 2016 it has approximately 16.7 million. The human potential exists, but the means to achieve the necessary economic growth is the challenge.

As the lion’s share of economic growth is centered in Guatemala City, the organizers chose Antigua, which is in the center of the Panchoy Valley. When entrepreneurs in this sub-region take advantage of the new technologies, there is a greater chance that other areas in the country will follow suit.

Most of the participants at Antigua 10X, held in November, were relatively young, about 30 years old, and were experienced entrepreneurs or eager to start their own businesses. In every workshop, participants were repeating, “It is necessary to change the mindset.” Instead of looking to the government to provide the solutions, let us be bold and let us do it ourselves.

Instead of facilitators giving long speeches, the participants themselves took to the stage and offered their suggestions to specific problems being faced by new upstarts. A key component of exponential, economic growth is collaboration — this is the keystone to open-source technology, crowd-sourcing, crowd58

The event also encouraged participants to design techniques to measure social impact of their initiatives. Far too many attempts have been made in Guatemala (and elsewhere) to improve the economic conditions, particularly of young people, and there is little evidence of success. To that end Oxfam’s Alica Robertson, one of the participants, emphasized the need to measure results of these 10X initiatives. A common expression in the science and business world is, “What we do not measure, we do not manage.”

To get the juices flowing, the organizers of Antigua 10X put out a challenge. Individuals were encouraged to submit existing projects and a panel would decide which projects were most likely to succeed using this accelerated approach. An on-line competition was set up in August and September for companies and nonfor-profit organizations that are applying the principles of 10X. The criterion was to select a business or nonprofit that demonstrates focus, strong team and the ability to 10X. Approximately 60 projects submitted proposals.

There were three finalists and one winner: Programa Valentina by FUNSEPA, a nonprofit that recruits disadvantaged young Guatemalans to work in the tech sector. Through efficient training programs and a market-driven model, it develops and places skilled talent in jobs of value (starting at three times the minimum wage) throughout the growing tech industry in Guatemala.

Programa Valentina’s goal by 2025 is to become the most influential, open source training-and-placement program in tech across Latin America. Programa Valentina won free one-on-one counseling sessions with

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Antigua 10X Hitendra Patel, managing director of Ixl, a firm that specializes in guiding firms toward reaching 10X goals. It also won $5,000 to expand its activities.

The plan is to have an Antigua 10X every year for the foreseeable future. Already, one initiative is bearing fruit. A tech board was established to provide leadership on bringing technology enterprises to Antigua.

What we accept into our mind becomes our reality. This event has demonstrated that there are hundreds of young Guatemalans ready, willing and able to leap ahead.

Hitendra Patel’ixl and Carlos Arguello of C Studio make a match at ANTIGUA10X.

For more information visit www.Antigua10x.com or contact Christine Wilson at info@antigua10x.com

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“Héroe Cotidiano” —Igal Permuth

“On patrol” — Kevin Beavis “Evening thoughts” — Melba Milak

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Really great entrepreneurs have this very special mix of unstoppable optimism and scathing paranoia. —Astro Teller

Urgent optimism is the desire to act immediately to tackle an obstacle, combined with the belief that we have a reasonable hope of success. —Jane McGonigal

Optimism is essential to achievement and it is also the foundation of courage and true progress. —Nicholas M. Butler

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“Amanecer en Monterrico” Canal de Chiquimulilla — Ana Gabriela Santisteban Medrano

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“Purr-fect fit” —Ashley (Fotokids)

There are really two kinds of optimism. There’s the complacent, Pollyanna optimism that says, ‘Don’t worry — everything will be just fine,’ and that allows one to just lay back and do nothing about the problems around you. Then there’s what we call dynamic optimism. That’s an optimism based on action. —Ramez Naam

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One of the things I learned the hard way was that it doesn’t pay to get discouraged. Keeping busy and making optimism a way of life can restore your faith in yourself. —Lucille Ball

The most fearless hearts, the audacious dreamers, have always maintained a sense of optimism that often flies in the face of the available evidence. —Martin O’Malley I understand the concept of optimism. But I think with me what you get is a lack of cynicism. —Tom Hanks

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“Family outing” —Tom Tierney

“Looking up” —Harmony Karshens

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“When Mother Nature calls” near Sololá —David Dean

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It is not the conviction that something will turn out well, but the certainty that something makes sense, regardless of how it turns out. —Vaclav Havel

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Many of the qualities that come so effortlessly to dogs—loyalty, devotion, selflessness, unflagging optimism, unqualified love—can be elusive to humans.

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Marketplace Reach 40,000 readers monthly with your Marketplace Classified. Info: ventas@REVUEmag.com or 7931-4500

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SWEETWATER GROUP OF ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: Meets every Saturday 12 noon & Wed. 12 noon at Hacienda Tijax, Río Dulce, Izabal. Tels: 5902-7825, 5201-5361.

DR. BOCALETTI, Family Practitione, Tropical Disease Diploma: Attention to adults & children, vaccinations. Spanish and English spoken. Mon-Fri 3-6pm. NEW ADDRESS: 4a calle oriente #14, Centro Comercial La Fuente (next to Doña Luisa) bocaletti@hotmail.com

Dr. Julio Molina MD, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology certified. Specializing in Anxiety and Mood Disorders, Attention and Memory Disorders and Sleep Disorders. Mind Gym in Antigua. 4 Avenida Sur Prolongacion, # 8. Tel: 7832-3372.

Panajachel 12 Step Meeting, Tuesday 10am 0-72 Calle Principal (across from Kodak, above the bakery. Around the back and up the stairs). Cafe Nepal, (A short walk up from main SC dock, on the right) email: panajachelna.aa@gmail.com tel: 3028 5716.

CLUB ROTARIO, Meets every Wednesday 7pm at Porta Hotel Antigua (except last Wed. of the month).

Call 7832-7600 http://www.rotaryantigua.org/ MOZART LODGE #20, conducts a “family” or “Table lodge” Antigua, Guatemala, at 6:00 pm. 1st & 3rd Thursday. Call John at 5773-0085 ST. ALBANS EPISCOPAL CHURCH SERVICE IN ENGLISH. Sundays 10:00am. Rev. John R. Smith, vicar. Casa Convento Concepción, 4a calle oriente #41, La Antigua.

Tel: 5235-6674 VIDA REAL TV CHURCH: Join us for an experience with God. Sundays: Hotel Casa Santo Domingo, Auditorium Los Atrios, 8am and 10am; and Hotel Intercontinental, 14 calle 2-51, z. 10, 3rd level, 10am, simultaneous translation. Special program for children.

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Centro de Parto Natural Ixchel (Guatemala City) Over 20 years experience. Natural and waterbirth. German Midwife attended. Spanish, English, German spoken. OB, GYN, contraception, workshops, natural remedies. Referral to trusted MD and humanized Csec. if needed. Antigua housecalls, Info: 5709-2308, hannahcdp@gmail. com. Follow us on facebook!

DR. ARGUETA, GENERAL PSYCHIATRY, board qualified Cornell University, N.Y. TREATMENT of Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, Addicion, Overweight. Psychotherapy individual and couples. 4a av. sur Prolongación #2, La Antigua.

Tel: 4095-7255.

HEALING HANDS THERAPY SPA: Physical therapy, deep tissue massage therapy, full service spa. Owned and operated by US licensed physical therapist. 3a av. norte #20A. Call Micky Morrison for appt. 78321648, 5393-2311.

Counseling for Adults & Adolescents. Relationships, Substance Abuse, Trauma and Recovery.

Licensed Psychotherapist Gail Terzuola, MSW, LADAC. La Antigua. Tel: 7832-5639.

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DIANNE SENA - MSW, LISW - Psychotherapist U.S. Certified and Licensed. Treating anxiety and depression. Teaching interpersonal problem-solving skills. Encouraging personal growth. Office in Antigua. Tel: 7937-0278.

FOR SALE LA INDIA ANTIQUES, Antique souveniers and special gifts. Established since 1932. 8a av. 4-37, zona 1, Guatemala City. Tel: 2220-1646. Cel: 4752-0091.

BLUEBERRIES/ARÁNDANO AZUL: Organic, super tasty and very healthy. Orgánicos, dulces y muy saludables. Tels: 7831-5799, 5671-9530.

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Tienda Solidaridad, 3a avenida sur #4-A, Antigua, second-hand shop featuring jewelry, books, clothing, shoes, framed photography & prints, DAWGGONE GOOD (premium) COFFEE, solar oven, printers, furniture and more.

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RAVENSCROFT RIDING STABLES: Tels: 7830-6669, 54087057 (English owners) 2a av. sur. #3, San Juan del Obispo (2 miles south of Antigua). English (European) style riding on fit, well-trained horses. Accompanied scenic rides & equitation lessons from beginner to intermediate level, intensive courses our speciality. Boots & helmets provided. Please call for reservations & more info.

Finca Ixobel: Ecological hotel & guest house offers cheap accommodations, great food, activities and friendly service. Not far from Tikal or Río Dulce.

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as, iPods, computers, Windows, Mac, laptops, desktops. Virus problems and upgrades. Enlaces, 6a av. norte #1, La Antigua. Tel: 7832-5555.

SWORN (LEGAL) TRANSLATOR. Professional translation of legal and ordinary documents. Duly registered at the Ministry of Education, U.S. and England Embassies. Contact: po_h@hotmail.com or Phones: 5417-9079, 5693-7475, 2261-0792 CERTIFIED FITNESS TRAINER, I.S.S.A., B.F.I., BOXING/ MMA Training Available. No membership fee! Starting at only Q35! Rehabilitation for back & knee injuries. Free self-defense, guidance in nutrition & physio-therapy. Free Wi-Fi, juice bar, cafe @Magic Maya Antigua (Training Camp). Tel: 5768-3653, Facebook.com/AntiguaFitness BOARDING for DOGS & CATS - Day, week, month. Your pets will receive love, care & personalized attention like in their own home. Great rates: Dogs (daily) Q30+food. Cats (daily) Q20+food. Chimaltenango (pet transportation avail.) Contact jehu_ortiz@ hotmail.com Tel: 5794-4263, 5543-5351.

IMMIGRATION SERVICES: José Caal will do your visa extensions, residencies, stamps from old passports to new one. Anything regarding immigration. Tel: 5518-3128 (office hours) josecaal@hotmail.com

INSTRUCTION Horseback Riding, English Equitation Classes: from beginner to intermediate level. Taught by English instructress. See also ad under “Fun Stuff” - Ravenscroft Riding Stables. Tels: 7830-6669, 5408-7057.

MEDITATION COURSE, Primordial sound by certified instructor from the Deepak Chopra Center (Calif.).

For more info. please call or drop by (mornings only). Tel: 7832-0245, 2a calle oriente #6, ask for Cynthia. Classes in English or Spanish.

Adventure: Mountain tours, mountain biking, mule riding, canopy tours, paintball games, birdwatching, coffee tour and tasting. Finca Filadelfia, Tel: 7728-0800, www.filadelfia.com.gt FREE VISIT TO OUR ORGANIC MACADAMIA FARM! Free samples of our chocolates & nuts, facials with our skincare products. Learn & contribute to our sustainable development project. Contact us for reservations at exvalhalla@gmail.com, www.exvalhalla. com or 5889-4925, 5671-9530, 7831-5799.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY KEY LEASE FOR RISTORANT E PIZZERIA NAPOLI, several meters from La Antigua’s Central Park. Restaurant, hotel & a place to live. 40 years of accreditation. Totally equipped (water, electricity, cable). Tels: 48034607, 5416-1748, doncorleone1983@hotmail.com

Café Condesa Deli-Shoppe, Cakes, Pies, Muffins, Scones, Smoothies, Granola, Coffee and more. Inside La Casa del Conde, west side of Central Park, La Antigua. Tel: 7832-0038

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We rescue suffering, homeless animals in dire need.

We prevent their mistreatment through education. We spay and neuter them and facilitate adoption. You can help: www.mayanfamilies.org/animals

English (European) style riding on fit, well-trained horses Offering accompanied scenic rides & PRIVATE equitation lessons from beginner to intermediate level Intensive courses our speciality • Taught by English instructress • Boots and helmets provided Livery / Boarding facilities available San Juan del Obispo, 2a av sur #3 (10 min by car from Antigua) Tels: 7830-6669 or 5408-7057 97

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The beauty of our colonial city — Lea Funkhouser

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REAL ESTATE: FOR RENT ANTIGUA AREA

LARGE HOUSE, ideal for doctor’s office, hotel’s extension, apartments or NGO. margolis.an@gmail. com Tel: 4119-9898.

LAS GOLONDRINAS APARTMENTS: Antigua G., bedrooms: cable TV, private bathrooms with hot showers; apartments with complete kitchen, Wi-Fi. “Different sizes-different prices.” Daniel Ramírez Ríos.

Tels: 7832-3343, 5713-6429 aptslasgolondrinas@ gmail.com www.lasgolondrinasapts.info

LARGE BEAUTIFUL & FURNISHED APARTMENT, 10 mins. from Antigua. Ideal for single or couple. Safe & quiet area. Dining room, living, kitchen, laundry, cable TV, Wi-Fi, parking. Large garden available.

Great price. Tels. 7888-7886, 5973-9053.

REAL ESTATE: FOR SALE LAKE ATITLÁN EUROPEAN INVESTORS are looking to acquire land/ property in the Lake Atitlán area. Owners or agents please call: 5598-5677. INVERSIONISTAS EUROPEOS buscan terrenos/casa en el área del Lago de Atitlán. Propietarios o agentes por favor contáctenos al teléfono: 5598-5677.

REVUE’s Property Conversion Chart 1 Caballería = 45.12 hectares 1 Manzana = 10,000 vr2 1 Caballería = 64 manzanas 1 Manzana = 6,988 mt2 1 Manzana = 1.7 acres 1 Hectare = 10,000 mt2 1 mt2 = 10.764 ft2 1 Hectare = 2.471 acres 1 Hectare = 1.43 manzanas 1 mt2 = 1.431 vr2 1 Acre = 43,560 ft2 1 Acre = .4047 hectare 1 Acre = 4047 mt2 1 Acre = 5645.4 varas2

1 Vara = 32.9 inches 1 Yard = 36 inches (3ft) 1 Meter = 39.37 inches Note: the precise size of a vara depends on which source you use!

“In the window” —Dolores Mendoza (Fotokids) 99

advertiser index LODGIN G Antigua Antigua Hostel ......................................... 76 Antigua Hotel Solutions ......................... 73 El Mesón de María ................................... 77 Hostel La Sin Ventura ............................... 76 Hotel Aurora .............................................. 74 Hotel Casa de las Fuentes ....................... 76 Hotel Dionisio Inn .................................... 76 Hotel La Posadita ..................................... 76 Hotel Los Pasos ......................................... 73 Hotel Panchoy ........................................... 74 Hotel San Rafael ....................................... 77 I LAKE ATITLÁN B’alam’ya .................................................... 83 Hotel Dos Mundos (Pana) ...................... 87 Hotel Real Santander .............................. 86 Jardines del Lago ..................................... 87 Posada de Santiago ................................ 85 PACIFIC COAST Asociación Ola Verde ............................... 91 Cafe Del Sol ................................................ 91 Casa Bella ................................................... 90 Cayman Suites .......................................... 89 Club Isleta de Gaia ................................... 88 Hawaian Paradise ..................................... 90 Hotel Dos Mundos ................................... 89 Hotel Honolulu ......................................... 90 Hotel Lahaina ............................................ 90 Hotel Pez de Oro ....................................... 91 Hotel Playa Plana ...................................... 88 Hotel Playa Saltamonte .......................... 91 Villa Kairos ................................................. 91 El PetÉn Hotel Ecológico y Rest. Mon ami .......... 81 RÍo Dulce Amatique Bay ........................................... 93 Hacienda Tijax ........................................... 93 Hotel Catamaran ...................................... 93 QUETZALTENANGO Casa Doña Mercedes ............................... 92

REAL E S TAT E Carstens S.A. .............................................. 99 Solutions Antigua ..................................... 99

Pessimism leads to weakness, optimism to power.

—William James

EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE

RESAUR ANTS / BARS ANTIGUA Arrin Cuan .................................................. 9 AntiguaDining.com ................................. 64 Café Condesa ............................................. 63 Café La Sin Ventura .................................. 67 Café Union ................................................. 68 Caoba Farms .............................................. 67 Casa Troccoli .............................................. 65 Cerro San Cristobal ................................... 68 Chez Christophe ........................................ 64 Chocomuseo Café ..................................... 71 Cookies, Etc ................................................ 68 Del Arco Restaurante ............................... 61 Doña Luisa Xicotencatl ............................ 62 El Convento ................................................ 13 Epicure ......................................................... 59 Fat Cat .......................................................... 64 Fridas ............................................................ 71 Gaia Restaurant ......................................... 64 Go Green Restaurant ................................ 57 Juancho Ming ............................................ 58 La Bicicleta de Juancho ........................... 68 La Cenicienta .............................................. 64 La Cuevita de Urquizu .............................. 67 La Estancia .................................................. 65 La Estrella .................................................... 64 La Fonda de la Calle Real ......................... 69 La Taberna ................................................... 64 Las Palmas .................................................. 62 Las Velas, Camino Real ............................ 75 Los Encuentros .......................................... 62 Los Tres Tiempos ....................................... 61 Mesón Panza Verde .................................. 55 Ni Fu Ni Fa ................................................... 64 Qualite ......................................................... 64 Rainbow Café ............................................. 59 Real Gourmet ............................................. 62 Samsara ...................................................... 64 Señor Pepian ............................................. 68 Tacool .......................................................... 5 Ubi’s Sushi .................................................. 68 Vivero y Café La Escalonia ....................... 69 TECPÁN Kape La Nonna .......................................... 92 Kape Paulinos ............................................ 92 Paseo Xejasmin ......................................... 92 Zaragoza Restaurant ................................ 92 Quetzaltenango Giuseppe´s Gourmet Pizza ..................... 92

Police: 110 Fire: 122 and 123

Tourist Police (Antigua): 7832-4131 Fire Dept: 7832-0234 Guatemala City Tourist Assistance: 1500 (24-hour) 100

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Guatemala CITY Arrin Cuan ...................................................

Caffé De Fiori ..............................................

El Establo ....................................................

Rattle & Hum .............................................

Restaurante Altuna ..................................

Trovajazz .....................................................

William Shakespeare Pub .......................

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lake atitlán Abassi Restaurant .....................................

Café Moka ...................................................

Choco Museo .............................................

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SERVICES GUATEMALA CITY Angel Fire Kennels ..................................... 52 Budget Rent-a-Car ...................................... 35 Hertz .............................................................. 103 Immigration Services .................................95 Transcargo .................................................... 39 Union Church ...............................................39 Antigua Alamo Rent-a-Car ....................................... 53 Antigua FM ................................................... 72 Club Antigüeño ........................................... 51 Frank Salon .................................................. 49 Fumigadora Antigua ................................. 52 Renta Autos de Guatemala ...................... 2 Lux Aeterna Solar ....................................... 95 Tabarini Rent a Car ......................................... 53 Tatoo & Piercing El Guato ......................... 50 TheAntiguaGuide.com .............................. 95 Valhalla Macadamia Farm .........................95

SHOPS Guatemala City Bernina (Sewing Center) ........................... 39 House & Green .................... inside cover Inola ............................................................... 39 Super Verduras ............................................ 37 ANTIGUA Acana ........................................................... 52 Algodones Mayas ...................................... 49 Casa de los Gigantes .................................. 49 Casa Del Tejido ............................................ 29 Colibrí Textiles ............................................. 49 Ecofiltro ........................................................ 11 El Cafetalito ................................................. 7 El Mástil (hardware) .................................. 3 G&G Sports, shoes and more .................. 51 Inola Textiles ............................................... 49 Joyería del Angel ................. back cover La Casa del Conde (books, etc) ............... 50 La Fuente Commmercial Center ............. 4 Orgánica ....................................................... 46 Solex Men’s Clothing ..................................49 The North Face ............................................ 1

GUATEMALA CITY Day & Night Assisted Living .................... 45 Dr. Milton Solis Plastic Surgery ............... 45 Obelisco Laboratory .................................. 45 Antigua Antigua’s Gym ............................................. 41 Centro Visual G & G .................................... 45 Clínica Veterinaria El Arca ......................... 52 Dermatologist Dr. Samayoa ..................... 43 Dr. de la Cruz ................................................ 43 Farmacia Cruz Verde .................................. 42 Gail Terzuola ................................................. 42 Gimnasio La Fabrica ................................... 44 Hospital Privado Hermano Pedro ........... 43 House of Health Sta. Lucía ........................ 45 Maxillofacial Center ................................... 44 Curacao Optical ........................................... 42 Prana Holistic Center ................................. 41 Skin Medika ................................................. 43 Vet-Pro ........................................................... 52 san lucas Casa de los Angeles ................................... 41

TR AV EL / TO U RS Antigua Antigua Tours .............................................. 29 Avocado Tour .............................................. 50 Filadelfia Coffee Adventure ...................... 2 Lax Travel ...................................................... 81 Maya Trails .................................................... 103 Monja Blanca ............................................... 81 MISC. Adrenalina Tours ......................................... 93 La Reunion Golf Resort ............................. 48 Seakist Yacht Sales ..................................... 93 Trans Galgos ................................................. 81 Transportes Turísticos Atitrans ................ 81

SCHOOLS Antigua International School .................

Chef’s Center ...............................................

Christian Spanish Academy .....................

Spanish School PLFM ................................

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CULTUR AL Guatemala City El Attico ..................................................... 29 Museo Ixchel ............................................ 29 Antigua La Antigua Galería de Arte ................... 31

Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened.

—Dr. Seuss

“Portrait of a Maya woman” —Gabriel Karshens “Ali Ixq’anil Re Q’antel (Flower of the Cantel People), indigenous queen of Cantel” — Pedro Orozco

“Calle del Arco” — Edy A. Morales

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4a calle oriente #5A La Antigua Guatemala Tels: 7832-3189, 7832-5334 Open daily 9 to 6 joyeriadelangel@gmail.com www.delangel.com