REVUE Magazine January 2020

Guatemala’s English-language Magazine January 2020

revuemag.com Year 28 No. 11

17th Annual Photo Issue

T H IS M O N T H I N R E V U E DATEBOOK Cultural Events Calendar for JANUARY 2020

Advertiser INDEX places to go, things to do, and fun to be had

Restaurants - Hotels Shopping - Services Real Estate - Travel

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Get a Job Buy a House Read the Publishers Letter

La Antigua Interactive Map

Previous Revue articles and Photo Contests RevueMag.com

REVUE PHOTO CONTEST FEBRUARY 2020 On the Cover La Antigua

by Alan Gonzalez

REVUE STAFF

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Publishers/Editors John & Terry Kovick Biskovich Photography Luis Toribio, César Tián Graphic Designer Hadazul Cruz Contributing Writer Mark D. Walker Webmaster/Social Media JB Administrative Assistant María Solis Systems Luis Juárez, José Caal, Luis Toribio Publishing Company Producciones Publicitarias, Estrella Antigua S. A.

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consultas@revuemag.com PBX 7832-4619 Corporate offices: 3a avenida sur #4-A, La Antigua Guatemala

17TH ANNUAL PHOTO ISSUE REVUE

PHOTOGRAPHERS Wilian Miranda Adolfo Córdoba Alex Hernández Bo Chelette Carlos Francisco Hernández Juan Carlos Barrios Diego Gordillo DJ Aleluya Oficial Jose Miguel Hosttas Juan Carlos Ortiz Julio César Ixcol Kerstin Sabene Luis Alpirez Ronald Ottoniel Perez Marcelino Maldonado Mario Mejía Melba Milak Nash de Saint Germain Tono Valdés Anaité Arriaga Geovin Morales José de León Wilson Vásquez Emilio Vásquez R. Gustavo Armas Jorge Mario Reyes Carrillo

Mayra Ramírez Victoria Paniagua Alejandro Fernández Osmar Fuentes Brey Villela Hugo Rodriguez Alexa Silvanna Arana Eduardo Andrino Keyla Sánchez Patrik Bergström José Moreno John Rogozinski Sergio Juárez Lemus Alejandro Letrán Juan Carlos Pemech Sinay Sofía López Hepburn Judith Cameros Orrego Marleny B. Ashley D. Bush Byron Duarte Juan Pablo Méndez G. Zarita Dj

David Rojas Gilberto José Ramírez Dunia Valenzuela Morales Karina Barillas Marco T. García Solares Alejandrina Zapet Liz Barillas Byron Lux Alan Gonzalez Ludwin Laynes Bobby García Rafael Pérez David Kim Adilson Omar Cordero German Velasquez Pablo Oliva Fernando Juárez Steve Kmack Lo Reyes

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food and drink

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restaurants, bars, cafĂŠs and diners

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antigua Choco Museo artisanal chocolates, restaurant, classes Café Condesa farm-to-table since 1993 cafetenango restaurant surrounded by gardens and volcano views cerro san cristobal organic farm, slow food, garden-to-table restaurant DEL ARCO RESTAURANTE excellent food in a beautiful surrounding Doña Luisa Xicotencatl home cooked meals and fresh bread baked daily MESÓN PANZA VERDE classic elegance with a twist Rainbow restaurant-bar-bookshop yummy food & drinks thai-wow delicious thai food in a beautiful setting

Guatemala city - antigua arrin cuan over three decades offering the best of Guatemalan Cuisine 5

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Services

Places AND fu

antigua Viaventure employment opportunity in Guatemala HOSPITAL PRIVADO HERMANO PEDRO 24-hour emergency service HOME WITH A VIEW FOR SALE 15 minutes from Antigua BEAUTIFUL HOME FOR SALE in a natural private reserve comunitel internet service where no one else gives it la fĂĄbrica sports & gym rock climbing, cross training, bilingual trainers MAXILLOFACIAL CENTRE professional dental care, oral surgury vet pro veterinary clinic - English, Spanish, French spoken

Shopping antigua La Antigua GalerĂ­a de Arte Contemporary and traditional artists random treasures pre-owned clothes, furniture - benefits animal welfare guatemala city HOUSE & GREEN kitchen and restaurant supply

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to go, things to do un to be had...

Hotels - Lodging antigua Antigua Hotel Solutions several great hotels to choose from mesón panza verde boutique hotel, art gallery

lake atitlan Jardines del lago hotel you deserve to relax at the lake villas b’alam ya travel, tranquility, transcendence

hawaii / monterrico PLAYA PLANA relax and enjoy at the pacific coast

río dulce hACIENDA TIJAX ecolodge and marina - waterfront cabañas

Travel -Tours antigua filadelfia coffee resort farm and production tours, mountain bikes... antigua - guatemala city - quetzaltenango turansa travel agency tour packages, bus rental, shuttle service 7

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From the Publishers We wish all of you all of the best in 2020!

—Team Revue

Volcán Agua — JB

Using the interactive features As you turn a page you’ll notice some of the text/images are briefly highlighted.

All you have to do is click or tap on them to enter the world of interactivity, including virtual reality tours. Double-tap on a page to zoom in. Click on a page to view highlighted content.

In the contents and advertiser index pages just click or tap on whatever subject you’re interested in and that’s where you’ll go. Videos will play directly in the page.

www.viaventure.com

Job Oportunity Travel Specialist Viaventure Central America is a Destination Management Company (DMC) established in 2001 that offers individually customized itineraries for Guatemala, Belize, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and Honduras. We are seeking a dedicated, organized, passionate and creative person, interested in working in the travel industry to join our Sales Team department. This position will work from our main office in Antigua Guatemala, with clients located mainly in the United States, United Kingdom and Europe.

The successful candidate will draw upon creativity and problem solving skills to design and quote travel itineraries within the region. The candidate must be able to work effectively with minimum supervision and handle multiple priorities.

Viaventure will provide training which will require full flexibility to travel to our different destinations in Central America to get acquainted with our tours and suppliers (e,g, hotels and third-party providers).

Viaventure offers a competitive salary plus commission. Â

Basic Qualifications: Minimum two-year commitment Experience in the tourism industry (preferred but not a must) Interested in travel and knowledge of different destinations in Central America Excellent communication and grammatical skills with English been the preferred language Proven ability to work on own initiative. Can act decisively, promptly and confidently Ability to multitask and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications Excellent organizational and time management skills Energetic and positive attitude Willingness to work a flexible schedule, especially during high season

Required: Candidates must be Guatemalan citizen, resident, or otherwise have a valid permit to work in Guatemala Must live in Antigua or the surrounding area

Please send your CV to hr@viaventure.com

Logistics Specialist Viaventure Central America is a Destination Management Company (DMC) established in 2001 that offers individually customized itineraries for Guatemala, Belize, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and Honduras. We are seeking individual with great attention to detail, excellent analytical and problem solving skills to work in our Logistics Department. This position will work from our main office in Antigua Guatemala. Viaventure offers a competitive salary.

Qualifications: Minimum two-year commitment Experience in the tourism industry desired but not necessary Adaptable and able to multitask, prioritize, and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment Good level of English required Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications Eager to learn and a team player Willingness to work a flexible schedule, especially during high season

Required: Candidates must be Guatemalan citizen, resident, or otherwise have a valid permit to work in Guatemala Must live in Antigua or the surrounding area

Please send your CV to hr@viaventure.com

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TO M A K E R E S E R VAT I O N S

PLEASE CALL 4 0 9 74 76 8

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THAI FOOD Wednesday to Friday 12:00 - 9:00 pm Saturday 12:00 - 10:00 pm Sunday 12:00 - 4:00 pm 5a avenida sur #23 Antigua Guatemala +502 4097-4768 www.thai-wow.com

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AnaitĂŠ Arriaga

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“Triangulos Y Curvas De Dios“ Volcán de Fuego desde el Volcán de Acatenango.

Tono Valdés 23

Pablo Oliva 24

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“Reflejo”

Alejandro Fernández

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“Disfrutando Antigua “ facebook.com/BVerapazFD

German Velasquez

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“Top of Volcán Atitlán”

Steve Kmack 28

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“Laguna Brava en Nenton, Huehuetenango” @byron.lx

Byron Lux

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José de León “Convite”. Quetzaltenango

Geovin Morales

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“Quiriguá”

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David Kim

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“One of my favorite sunsets” Lake Atitlán

John Rogozinski 37

24 hour assistance (502) 5651-2289

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OUR Agencies (Ask for our business hours) Guatemala City, Zona Viva Walking distance from all the Zona Viva Hoteles.

12 Calle 1-25 Edif. GĂŠminis 10 , zona 10 LOCAL 310 Tels: 2338-2361 74/98/99 Aguilar Batres Tels: 244-244/67/68/69 Antigua Guatemala Tels: 7938-5113 / 5651-2289

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THESE Agencies open 365 days a year until 8:00 p.m.

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Visit our website and Suscribe for discounts and services

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Mayra RamĂ­rez

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“Atardecer Infantil” Lago de Izabal

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Gilberto José Ramírez

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Keyla Sรกnchez

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New Arrivals and our Upcoming Exhibit

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a Antigua GalerĂ­a de Arte is proud to share with you the latest arrivals by Puerto Rican sculptor Nuni Canals.

This artist has lived in her “adopted home,� Guatemala, for more than 20 years. She began to explore sculpture out of curiosity and considers herself self-taught in the discipline though she has undertaken formal studies. She sees herself as an artesian with a passion for building, experimenting and working with materials of all types in the three-dimensional form. Her themes of choice center around her experience as a woman; her role as a mother and as global ambassador for peaceful relations. Her art is a tool for searching, not only for herself but establishing links with family, society and the spaces in which we all live.

If you have questions or any interest in her works please email us at: laantiguagaleria@gmail.com or call: (502) 7832-5911.

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5a Avenida Norte # 29 (near the arch)

La Antigua Guatemala The exhibit opens Saturday February 1st, 2020 from 4 – 7pm Visiting hours: every day from 9am to 7pm laantiguagaleria@gmail.com

Also, we are happy to announce our Upcoming Exhibit “Veredas del Altiplano”

by Guatemalan artist Sergio Alvarado at La Antigua Galería de Arte We look forward to sharing with you his latest works. The artist will attend the opening.

laantiguagaleria.com - Tel (502) 7832-5911

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“Garifuna street scene” Livingston

Nash de Saint Germain

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“Bendicion de Madre”.

Abuela guatemalteca de 90 años.

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DJ Aleluya Oficial

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“Estampa Navideña en la Antigua”

Bobby García 56

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Judith Cameros Orrego de García

“Los colores de los ingredientes para los tejidos de mis país” San Juan La Laguna, Sololá

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For sale at Doña Luisa Xicotencatl

The easy way of Guatemalan cooking with authentic flavor and aroma. Just open, heat and serve 60

La forma fácil, rápida con sabor y aroma de la Comida Guatemalteca.

Solo abrir, calentar y servir

ABIERTO/OPEN HOURS: 7am - 9:30pm, todos los días/every day

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FEATURED VIDEOS, GUATEMALA Restaurant Cerro San Cristรณbal, La Antigua

video courtesy of Mexcal - Rhet Filadelfia Coffee Tour in Antigua

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Open Everyday

Breakfast Buffets BREATHTAKING VIEWS OF ANTIGUA

Saturday, Sunday and Holidays 7:30am - 12pm

Organic Farm Slow Food Garden-to-Table Available for Special Events T: 5941-8145, 7832-2681

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15 min. from the central park / Q10 Shuttle leaving Sat. & Sun. from Nim Po’t, Calle del Arco #29

Kerstin Sabene

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“The burning and dance of the little bull or torito is a Guatemalan tradition wh Spanish customs” Cobán Alta Verapaz

here fireworks spiral out of a torito in a dance that combines pre-hispanic and

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Wilian Miranda

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“Nature’s art” Guatemala

Bo Chelette

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Alex Hernández

“La felicidad no tiene precio” Los Cuchumatanes, Huehuetenango.

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“Petén Itzá Mágico” Petén 72

Carlos Francisco Hernández Juárez

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Los Colores de Noviembre Palacio de Los Capitanes, Antigua Guatemala

Diego Gordillo 74

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Professional Dental Care

MAXILLOFACIAL CENTRE Dr. Luis RamĂ­rez, DDS, OMS General Dentistry Maxillofacial Surgery Dental Implants Oral Rehabilitation

TMJ Therapy Jaw Surgery Teeth Whitening Orthodontics

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. maxillofacialcentre.com info@maxillofacialcentre.com - Tel: 7832-6002 76 Spanish, English and German Spoken - Calle Real de Santa Ines #9A La Antigua Guatemala

H ermano Pedro ospital Privado

24-hour Emergency Service & Medical Consultation

PBX: 7790-2000 Services we provide • • • • • • • • • • •

Medicine and General Surgery Pediatrics Maternity & Gynecology Traumatology, Orthopedics & Arthroscopy Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Laparoscopic Videosurgery Otorhinolaryngology Urology Cardiology Clinic Laboratory Videoendoscopy

• Videocolonoscopy • X-rays • Electrocardiogram • Mammography • Ultrasound • Computerized Axial Tomography • Electroencephalogram • Osseous Densitometry • Ambulance Service

hpantigua@gmail.com

Avenida de La Recolección #4, La Antigua Guatemala

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Hacienda Tixax Videos Happy Guests

videos by Eugenio Gobbato

Kayak Tour

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Hacienda Tijax Ecolodge & Marina RĂ­o Dulce - Caribbean - Reserve

Waterfront CabaĂąas Full Service Marina Restaurant & Bar Swimming Pool Reforestation Project Jungle Sky Trail Bird Watching Horseback Riding Tours & Much More

Tels: 7930-5505/07

info@tijax.com

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Playa Plana Videos Hotel Overview

video by Trishoot Studio

Sea Turtle Conservation

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video by Edgar Solorzano

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“Guatemala volcánica, desde el Pacaya” @davidrojasgtfoto

David Rojas

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“El País de la Eterna Primavera” Volcán Acatenango 84

Adolfo Córdoba

Ludwin Laynes

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“I had the joy to photograph two beauties of nature, because the Milky Way was at that time over the volcano, it was not easy, it was a cold, windy and foggy night.�

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“Volcán Pacaya expulsando varios ríos de lava, 12:19 am”

Brey Villela 87

“Atitlán“

Julio César Ixcol 88

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“My favorite photo 2019”

Byron Duarte

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The largest fitness family in Antigua Guatemala Climbing Wall - Cross Training Group Classes Certified, Bilingual Trainers

7832 9840 1a Ave. Norte #7 A, La Antigua93

@zaritadj

Zarita Dj

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VE T E RIN AR Y CLI NI C

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

E N GLI S H F R E N CH S PA N I S H Spoken Dr. Juan Pablo Calderรณn - Vaccinations - Surgery - X-ray - Dental Clinic

- Ultrasound - Laboratory Services - Emergencies - Export Licenses for pets

* Gas anesthesia

2a Av. Sur #61B Tels: 7832-3664 5732-4808 Hospital Veterinario Vet-pro 95

Pre-owned Furniture for

SALE

Proceeds to Benefit Animal Welfare Programs 3a Ave Sur #4-A, La Antigua Open MON-FRI 9am - 5pm Tienda Solidaridad Second-Hand Store 96

offering an abundance of books, CD’s DVD’s (music/movies) clothing, house & kitchen wares, decorative items, and lots more.

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artistically designed house

for sale San Cristรณbal El Alto

Tel: (+502) 5031-0859 www.LuxPro.CA 98

Kitchen and Dining Room (open floor plan) Office / Recreation Room 3 Bedrooms / Walk-in Closet / 3.5 Bathrooms Fireplace / Garage w/ storage room

Very large Terrace / Covered and Open Patios Firepit Seating Area / Separate Artist Studio Beautiful Terraced Gardens Municipal Water and Cistern system Solar-assisted Hot Water system Very secure in a peaceful, friendly village

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“Trilogía” Finca el Amate en Santa Elena Barillas

Adilson Omar Cordero

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“Super moon” Antigua Guatemala

Jorge Mario Reyes Carrillo

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Gustavo Armas “A rainy day in Xela” Zona 1, Quetzaltenango.

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Emilio Vásquez R. "Abuelitos Con Alto Espiritu Navideño 2019" Cobán Alta Verapaz

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“Vendedora de flores�

Marcelino Maldonado

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Wilson Vásquez Santa María de Jesús Sacatepéquez.

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Mario Mejía

“Arco de Santa Catalina” en Antigua Guatemala, Sacatepéquez.

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“Fresh Fish!” Mercado, Puerto San José.

Melba Milak

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Marco T. GarcĂ­a Solares

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"Atardecer” Petén Itzá

Luis Alpirez

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“Lago de Izabal” Izabal

Victoria Paniagua

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Juan Carlos Ortiz 112

“Jardines de lavanda� Jardines de Provenza, Aldea el Hato

Liz Barillas

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Jose Miguel Hosttas 114

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“Mirada Serena” Antigua Guatemala

Sergio Juárez Lemus

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“Christmas concert at the Cathedral ”

Ashley D. Bush

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Eduardo Andrino @eandrino.fx

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“Desayuno chapin� Retalhuleu-Asintal

Alejandrina Zapet

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“Torito al ataque” Curruchique, Salcajá

José Moreno 121

Alexa Silvanna Arana

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Osmar Fuentes

“This is my picture, for me it represents Guatemala�

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Alejandro Letrรกn

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“El Gran Jaguar”

Ronald Ottoniel Perez

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Fernando Juárez 126

“Guatemala Catedral”

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“City traffic that marks the sunrise and sunset�

Dunia Valenzuela Morales

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Sofía López Hepburn “Alto Rojo” Museo Ferrocarril Guatemala

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Marleny B.

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Rafael Pérez

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"Siglos de fé reflejados"

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“ Las maravillas del Creador” Panajachel, Sololá.

Lo Reyes

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“Atardecer en San Marcos la Laguna” @pauljanob_travel

Juan Pablo Méndez G. 136

Hugo Rodriguez “Bugambilias de Atitlán” 137

Karina Barillas 138

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Juan Carlos Pemech Sinay 140

Patrik Bergstrรถm 141

REVUE Photo Contest FEBRUARY

2020

FRIENDS & LOVERS in guatemala

We invite you to participate in our MONTHLY PHOTO CONTEST for February 2020 with the theme: FRIENDS & LOVERS IN GUATEMALA. Please send ONE (1) HIGH RES photo with caption/location and your name & website for the credit line to: photos@revuemag.com There will be prizes for winning photos.

More information at: revuemag.com Submissions entered by the 15th of January will be eligible.

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Photos in this ad are from previous contests by: Abel Pérez, Manuel Aldana, David Kim, Marcos Cacao and Jenni Rose Mino.

Te invitamos a participar en nuestro Concurso Fotográfico de febrero 2020 con el tema: AMIGOS Y ENAMORADOS EN GUATEMALA. Enviar (1) foto en ALTA RESOLUCIÓN con el título, lugar donde fue tomada, su nombre y el sitio web para el crédito a: photos@revuemag.com Habrá premios para las fotos ganadoras.

Para más información: revuemag.com Serán elegibles las fotos recibidas hasta el 15 de enero de 2020.

Prizes for both Categories (Popular & Judges’ vote)

The winner by Editorial Decision wins a FREE NIGHT for 2 at Casa Rústica Hotel

*Restrictions Apply

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“Pinceladas� Reserva Natural de Monterrico, Santa Rosa, Guatemala.

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