Revue magazine october 2015

Guatemala’s English-language Magazine October 2015 Year 24, No. 8

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DateBook: Oct. Health Services Travel Marketplace Real Estate El Salvador

REG IO NS Photo Contest: Pets of Guatemala. “Agustina y Amelie” by Camilo Sarti

Contents 18 travel

23 guatemala insight

by Philip D. Tanimoto, Ph.D.

Paradise in the Clouds of Quiché

by Elizabeth Bell

Cemeteries in Guatemala

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

52 Amalia’s kitchen

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by Amalia Moreno-Damgaard

Discover the succulent Loroco (with recipe)

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21 education Antigua International School: Cultivating a love of learning

66 sensuous guatemala

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22 sports Guatemala to Host Riverboarding World Championship in October

72 health Alzheimer care facility, new residence in Guatemala

by Matt Bokor

Mayan Whitewater Guatemala

by Ken Veronda

Swirls of Colors

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by John Ohe

U.S. Foreign Residents with Businesses Abroad 92 roads to adventure

by Capt. Thor Janson

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The Maya — an ancient race

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From the Publishers MAP: La Antigua Vet Q & A MAP: Lake Atitlán Advertiser Index

photo contest:

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Christian A. Molineros Julio Florencio Meléndez M. Edith Cortez Milena Palacios Allan González Lorena Lemus

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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 Heather Aleman Contributing Photographers Thor Janson, Nelo Mijangos, Willy Posadas 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 Printed by PRINT STUDIO Publishing Company producciones publicitarias Estrella antigua, S.A.

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he cover this month spotlights Jayro Bustamente’s film Ixcanul. “For the first time ever Guatemala is submitting a film to bid for a spot in the Oscars’ foreign-language film category—and it’s one of the most talkedup first features this year from Latin America at that: Jayro Bustamante’s “Ixcanul” (Volcano).” —John Hopewell, Variety.

Philip D. Tanimoto give us a glimpse of a pristine rainforest with Paradise in the Clouds of Quiché. In anticipation of All Saint’s Day in November Elizabeth Bell covers Cemeteries in Guatemala.

Matt Bokor proclaims “When it comes to watersports and Guatemala’s scenic rivers, the just-published book by Greg Schwendinger Mayan Whitewater Guatemala, is the ultimate guide.” Coinciding with Greg’s book, the Riverboarding World Championship comes to Guatemala this month.

The Antigua International school, challenging students to cultivate a love of learning has moved to it’s new state-of-the-art campus located on Ruta Nacional 14.

On the health front, Casa de los Ángeles, a new and cutting-edge residence in Guatemala designed and built especially for Alzheimer patients will soon be opening its doors. The home located in Choacorral in San Lucas Sacatepéquez, midway between La Antigua Guatemala and Guatemala City.

Award-winning chef Amalia Moreno-Damgaard is cooking with loroco this month; she’s included one of her favorite recipes, Chicken with Loroco Flower Buds and Cream Sauce. Ken Veronda’s Swirls of Colors is a commentary infused with a fresh new kind of Sensuous Guatemala. DateBook is brimming with events including films, musical events, art shows, cultural activities, dance, workshops and more.

Don’t miss the Nov. plan ahead section: On Day of the Dead and All Saint’s Day gigantic kites will take to the air and cemeteries will be packed with families “visiting” departed loved ones.

The votes are in on the Oct. photo contest “Pets of Guatemala.” You can enjoy all of the entries at www.revuemag.com Have a great October.

— John & Terry Kovick Biskovich revuemag.com

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On location of the film “IXCANUL”

by Julie Romano see page 25

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1st PLACE by popular vote: “El amor mas sincero” San Cristóbal Verapaz, by Christian A. Molineros Prize: Q200

REVUE PHOTO CONTEST WINNERS, Pets of Guatemala 2nd PLACE by popular vote: “Caminando con Skokie por las Nubes” Cima del Volcán Atitlán, Sololá, by Lencho (Julio Florencio Meléndez Monterroso) Prize: Q100

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Sunrise from Camp Seven

Paradise in the Clouds of Quiché

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ne hundred kilometers north of La Antigua Guatemala, away from the noise and traffic of city life, in the department of Quiché, there is a remote mountain called Cerro Amay that is covered with a dripping, virgin cloud forest.

With an abundance of wild resplendent Quetzals, two species of endangered monkeys and thousands of limestone caves, how is it that you’ve never heard of it before?

The story began 6 million years ago. The North American Tectonic Plate, one of several major plates in the Earth’s crust, was impacted by the north-moving Cocos Plate of the tropics, causing an endless series of earthquakes that lifted the limestone sea floor skyward, and at the same 18

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time, united South America with North America, resulting in the creation of Central America. With each successive quake, the mountain was pushed higher and higher, until it reached the clouds—over 2,600 meters (8,530 feet) above sea level. Once in the cloud zone, abundant mountain rainfall combined with tannic acid from fallen leaves to dissolve the lime-

stone bedrock, creating thousands of unexplored caves. Earthquakes continue today at Cerro Amay, further fracturing the limestone, preventing the formation of lakes. Even streams are rare.

Think of a steaming tropical rainforest, and then cool the temperature way down into the comfort zone.

Cover the massive trees with dense layers of moss, bromeliads and ferns.

Replace the widespread lowland fau-

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An abundance of wild resplendent Quetzals, two species of endangered monkeys and thousands of limestone caves

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na like jaguars and toucans with species unique to the highlands, such as the resplendent quetzal, emerald toucanet, and the ubiquitous, bubbly songster, the gray-breasted wood-wren. To this, add the haunting yet stately tree ferns. Then bathe all the trees in an enveloping bank of dense clouds that soaks the forest and starts it dripping, even without rain. This forest is technically called “tropical montane cloud forest.� Although it occurs around the world on tropical mountains, it is rare, comprising less than 2 percent of all forests, and much of it has already been destroyed by humans. But where it survives, it is a crucible for evolution, and species new to science are continually being discovered.

As an ecologist conducting my doctoral research on one of Guatemala’s most iconic birds, the horned guan, I became involved with this moun-

tain paradise in 2005 while analyzing satellite imagery to locate potential horned guan habitat. As a Pleistocene relic only distantly related to others species in the American tropics, the horned guan lives only in the isolated cloud forests of northern Central America and is classified as endangered due to the disappearance of its cloud forest habitat. The bird and the forest evolved together.

Poring over the imagery, I stumbled upon what looked like a spectacular habitat where the horned guan might survive. Using the Internet, I discovered the name of this place, Cerro Amay, but I could find nothing else ...continued page 82 19

BOOK ALERT by Matt Bokor

New Book:

Mayan Whitewater Guatemala

by Greg Schwendinger

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hen it comes to watersports down Guatemala’s scenic rivers, the justpublished book, “Mayan Whitewater Guatemala,” is the ultimate guide.

Written by Greg Schwendinger, a computer engineer from California turned kayak explorer, the 349-page book details more than 150 rivers or sections of rivers throughout Guatemala and gauges their suitability for kayaking and rafting.

He classifies each on level of difficulty from Class I (benign, still or moving flat water) to Class VI (severe risk of death, not sanely attempted).

Flow patterns, water temperature and quality, best spots to put in, and many more essential details for whitewater enthusiasts are included.

“Each run, or group of runs, gets a write-up in this book,” Schwendinger explains in the introduction. “I give each river a rating of one to three stars. A river gets three stars for superlative rapids and/or scenery. A rating of one star indicates few redeeming qualities and some unattractive ones.”

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He tells readers to expect the unexpected, as he has learned from nearly 15 years of kayaking down waterways in every corner of Guatemala and throughout Central America.

“Most of the rivers in this book have only been run a few times, many only once,” he writes.

“Some of the rivers in this book are remote, and most are far away from first-class rescue or medical services.

This is a reality that we, as kayakers, face fairly often, but in a poor country, the consequences of a river mishap are amplified.”

With this in mind, he includes in each chapter details about nearby medical services, accommodations, reliable drivers to hire, and tourist atHe includes in each chapter details about nearby medical services, accommodations, reliable drivers to hire, and tourist attractions in the area.

tractions in the area—in addition to data, history and narrative information about the river itself.

As for Ground Zero of the Guatemalan river-running scene, Schwendinger singles out the Central Highlands town of Lanquín. He describes it as the gateway to the exquisite Río Lanquín and the big green water of the Río Cahabón, where the 2015 World Riverboarding Championship will take place Oct. 16-18.

“The wonderful Río Lanquín and Río Cahabón make this area the center of Guatemala’s river-running scene. The beautiful water and long season, as well as ...continued page 86

sports

Guatemala to Host

Riverboarding World Championship

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he Riverboarding World Championship comes to Guatemala this month, taking place on the Río Lanquín and Río Cahabón near Lanquín, Alta Verapaz. Lanquín is well known for the nearby Semuc Champey formation of turquoise pools and limestone bridges, but it is also highly regarded for good whitewater by those have explored the area by raft, kayak or riverboard.

What is riverboarding? It’s a sport that has been referred to as “motocross on your stomach” or a cross

between whitewater kayaking and bodyboarding. Athletes are completely submerged in the water and use swim fins for propulsion, while lying on a board that looks like the front half of a kayak or a large ocean bodyboard.

Being in the water at face level gives a completely new perspective on the river, and even smaller rapids can appear large and exciting. The sport has been popular in various parts of the world for many years, including in France—birthplace of ...continued page 64 21

EDUCATION

Antigua International School Challenging students to cultivate a love of learning

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chools serve as model homes, as a place where learning and community coexist, a place where children strive for academic success while developing their personal growth in a supportive environment. How does the Antigua International School offer a quality education that encourages students to push past boundaries, to think outside of the box, and that supports each and every child in his or her individual journey of self-discovery? By teaching kids how to think, by incorporating differential instruction in the classroom, and by offering continuous professional academic and social support, AIS “challenges students to cultivate a love of learning, lead an ordered life and accept personal responsibility.”1 As part of the vision of the school, AIS teaches kids how to think, not what to think. “Critical thinking elevates thinking beyond memorization into the realm of analysis and logic.”2 Analyzing, questioning and reasoning are skills acquired through critical thinking that are crucial to an individual’s success not only in school but also in his or her future. Critical thinking promotes curiosity, flexibil22

ity and creativity in problem solving.

Learning to ask who, what, where, when and why allows us to understand problems from different perspectives, thereby creating effective solutions. Studies show that kids become better learners when they are forced to explain how they solve problems. 3 How do you teach critical thinking skills? As Director David Flaschberger explains, AIS creates “openended assessments and assignments that force students to come up with their own answers. We also use crossdiscipline and cross-age experiences for students to see the connections in their learning.” This skill of thinking critically “makes students discover connection we might have otherwise overlooked.” 3 It is not uncommon in any classroom around the world to have students of varying academic levels. All students learn at different paces and with different styles. How do teachers accommodate these learning differences among their students? AIS teachers use differentiated instruction, which tailors teaching to the individual. “Teaching everyone the same thing all the time does a disservice to the advanced and struggling ...continued page 76

Guatemala Insight

by Elizabeth Bell

author/historian

Burial vaults—crypts—are found under all colonial churches and, to this date, contain hundreds, if not thousands, of human remains. Many thought these crypts were tunnels that connected a convent to, perhaps, a monastery (and the “stories” tied to those) but, in fact are all crypts. Nuns were buried in their convents, monks in their monasteries and the faithful in their church. The bodies were buried underground with lime, and after a few years the bones were moved in the same crypt to the ossuary. These were not open to the public.

Special ceremonies for deceased royalty included túmulos or piras erected in the cathedral and churches in Santiago de Guatemala. These were altar-like structures created out of wood by the finest artists of the day to honor royalty and archbishops. Candles were important, records ...continued page 58

San Antonio Aguas Calientes Cemetery (photo by hadazul cruz)

Guatemala honors all of the dead on All Saint’s Day (Nov. 1) and holds services on the Day of the Dead (Nov. 2)

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ow cultures honor and bury their dead has been of great intrigue for millennia. While the ancient Maya buried their deceased under their houses or temples, the Spanish brought other traditions with them to Guatemala in 1524. A cathedral was erected in the second capital of Santiago de Guatemala (present day La Antigua Guatemala) in the late 1520s and churches were built in the central parks of towns founded mostly after the 1540s. Everyone was buried in their respective churches–yes, everyone (not just the rich and famous).

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DateBook Datebook OCTOBER 2015

guide to culture and upcoming events compiled by mercedes mejicanos

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Thurs. — CELEBRATION Día del Niño, promoting and celebrating the rights and welfare of children.

School festivities include piñatas and other activities. Country wide

Sat. ART Negativo, paintings by Camilo Almaraz; and a collective, 10 Piezas Raras, El Attico (tel: 23680853) 4a av. 15-45, z. 14, Guatemala City

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Thurs., through Tues. 13, 6pm — FILM Ixcanul, Q35. Also, Tuesday 6 & 13, free screening. Centro de Formación de la Cooperación Española, 6a av. norte between 3a & 4a calle, La Antigua

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Sat., 5-7pm — ART Inauguration cocktail, Cinco Formas de Ver (5 ways of seeing) by 5 artists: Dennis Leder, Paul Shakespear, Susan Fenton, Larry Spaid and Karen Shaw. Lecture by Dennis Leder. Open through Nov. 8. Galería Panza Verde (tel: 7955-8282), 5a av. sur #19, La Antigua

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Sun. 9am-1pm — EVENT Patrimonio en las Comunidades, violin and marimba concert and traditional dances, Las Abuelitas, Los Jicaques and Bendición del Maíz. Also, kids can learn for Q25 how to launch handmade paper globes. Parque Central, La Antigua

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Sun. 9am-8pm — 2015 SAGA STAR WARS Expositions, sale of Star Wars toys, souvenirs and much more! Q35 p/p. Salón La Conquista, Hotel Camino Real Antigua, 7a calle poniente, La Antigua

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Tues., also 8, 15, 22 & 29 — (Spanish) WORKSHOP (guided visit) El Origen Novoguatemalense by Miguel Álvarez Arévalo. Q900, students w/ carnet Q675. Museo Popol Vuh (tel. 2338-7836), 6a calle final, z. 10, Guatemala City

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Fri. 4pm & Sat. 3, all day — OKTOBERFEST German Craft Beer, the party begins Friday afternoon and goes all day Saturday and into the night (10pm). Four locally brewed German beers and bratwurst on the grill. Great music on the turn tables and plenty of craft beers on tap. Oxford Language Center, 3a calle poniente #4, La Antigua

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Sat. 8-9:30am — (Spanish) CONFERENCE Nuevos descubrimientos científicos ayudan a solucionar los problemas de aprendizaje de niños y adultos (plus additional conferences throughout the month). Contact Centro de Desarrollo Cognitivo Mind Gym (tel. 78323372), 4a av. sur prolongación #2, La Antigua Please submit your DATEBOOK entry for the Nov. 2015 edition by Oct. 10 24

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Sat. 7:30pm — (Spanish) THEATER María Woyzeck. Centro de Formación de la Cooperación Española, 6a av. norte between 3a & 4a calle, La Antigua

Mon., 6:30pm — ART Rosa María Pascual de Gámez presents stunning work in oil. (See related article: http:// www.revuemag.com/2010/03/rosamariapascual-de-gamez/) Museo Ixchel, Campus Universidad Francisco Marroquín, 6a calle final, z. 10, Guatemala City

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Sat. — BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS Animals are brought to Catholic churches to receive a blessing on St Francis’ feast day because of his love for animals as expressed in his “Canticle of Creatures.” This day is an opportunity to teach children about endangered, abused and homeless animals and what can be done to help them. This feast coincides with World Animal Day

You can also view DATEBOOK online www.REVUEmag.com/datebook

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FILM by Matt Bokor

Ixcanul Volcano This film has already made history by becoming Guatemala’s first Academy Award submission (foreign language category).

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uatemala’s Pacaya volcano attracts a steady stream of adventure seekers eager to climb its slopes, but the smokebelching mountain plays a new role as the backdrop for the new, critically acclaimed film “Ixcanul Volcano.”

The winner of prestigious film festivals in Berlin, Guadalajara and Cartajena, “Ixcanul Volcano” is on a trajectory to become Guatemala’s first Academy Award nominee; it’s already made history by becoming the country’s first Academy Award submission (foreign language category).

The 90-minute movie transports audiences into the life of an indigenous, Kaqchikel-speaking family eking out a living working on a coffee farm on Pacaya’s fertile slopes.

The plot focuses on María, 17, whose parents have arranged her marriage to Ignacio, the coffee plantation foreman, in a union that would secure her family’s future at the plantation. Maria, however, has her heart set on a lowly harvester, Pepe.

“Although María dreams of seeing the big city, her condition as an indigenous woman does not permit her to manage her own destiny,” the film’s synopsis explains. Later on, complications from an unwanted pregnancy force her into the modern world, where her life will be saved, but at a very high cost.

Written and directed by Guatemalan-born Jayro Bustamante, “Ixcanul Volcano” features an impressive, nonprofessional cast: María Mercedes Coroy (María), María Telón (Juana), Manuel Antún (Manuel), Justo Lorenzo (Ignacio) and Marvin Coroy (Pepe).

“A transporting, hypnotically beautiful debut feature… A simple, fable-like movie made in close collaboration with a real Mayan farming community from the Guatemalan highlands,” writes film critic Scott Foundas in “Variety.”

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Having recently opened at theaters in Guatemala City, “Ixcanul” comes to La Antigua Guatemala this month for screenings at Cooperación Española, 6a av. norte, between 3a and 4a calle poniente. See DateBook listing, Oct. 1.

For more information visit www.lacasadeproduccionfilm.com and click the films tab.

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REVUE PHOTO CONTEST Te invitamos a participar en nuestro CONCURSO FOTOGRÁFICO de noviembre 2015 con el tema COMIDA en Guatemala. Enviar UNA (1) foto en ALTA RESOLUCIÓN con el título, lugar donde fue tomada, su nombre y el sitio web a: photos@revuemag.com Habrá premios para las fotos ganadoras, incluye Q200 para los dos primeros lugares.

Para más información www.Revuemag.com Serán elegibles las fotos que se reciban hasta el 12 de OCTUBRE de 2015 26

datebook Primitive - Contemporary Guatemalan Art Gallery & Museum 4a calle oriente #10 Interior Casa Antigua, El Jaul贸n, La Antigua centrodeartepopular@gmail.com www.centrodeartepopular.com

MON-FRI 9:00 to 17:00 SAT 9:00 to 13:00 Closed Sunday

6 Calle final, zona 10 Universidad Francisco Marroqu铆n Guatemala City Tels: (502) 2338-7836, 2338-7896

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4a Calle Oriente #31 Tel: 4421-7956 - Facebook/Colorgallery Colorgallery@hotmail.com www.colorgallery.weebly.com

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

Everything about Cacao & Chocolate

REVUE PHOTO CONTEST We invite you to participate in our MONTHLY PHOTO CONTEST for OCT. 2015 with the theme FOOD in GUATEMALA. Please send ONE (1) HIGH RES photo with caption/location and your name & website to: photos@revuemag.com There will be prizes for winning photos including Q200 for both 1st place categories.

More information at www.Revuemag.com Submissions entered by the 12th of OCTOBER, 2015 will be eligible.

Come and participate in our Chocolate workshops: 11am, 1:30pm y 4pm.

Q180 per person.

4a calle oriente #14, Antigua 路 Tel: 7832-4520

Sun-Thur 10am to 6:30pm Fri-Sat 10am to 7:30pm

and in Guatemala City: Blvd. Rafael Landivar, z.16 Paseo Cayala, edif. G-1, L#105. T: 2493-8179 27

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Wed. 6:30pm through Sat. 31 — ART Trazos de Luz 2016, watercolor works by Diana Bonilla. Galería Guatemala (tel. 2230-5072), 6a av. 9-08, z. 9, Lobby Banco G&T Continental, Guatemala City

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Thurs. 7pm — MUSIC 9th Festival de Arte Antigua by Jazzimba (marimba, trumpet, percussion & contrabass). Q80. Museo de Arte Colonial, 5a calle poniente, across from the Cathedral, La Antigua

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Fri. 7:30pm — FLAMENCO by el Chele de Cádiz, la Cuca de Granada and friends. Centro de Formación de la Cooperación Española, 6a av. norte between 3a & 4a calle, La Antigua Art is the most intense mode of individualism that the world has known. —Oscar Wilde 28

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Mon. 13; Tues. 19; Mon. 19 & 26, 6-9pm — PHOTO WORKSHOP by Carlos López Rueda from Club Fotográfico de Guatemala. info@clubfotografico.org & http://www. clubfotografico.org Museo Ixchel, Campus Universidad Francisco Marroquín, 6a calle final, z. 10, Guatemala City

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Tues. 5:30pm — MAYAN DANCE by Nuevo Amanecer.

(New Dawn), a locally charity dedicated to helping more than 30 indigenous children in San Andres Itzapa. Learn about this important work. 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. 6:30pm — (Spanish) BOOK PRESENTATION La Graduación by Carlos de León. Galería Guatemala (tel. 2230-5072), 6a av. 9-08, z. 9, Lobby Banco G&T Continental, Guatemala City

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Wed. 3pm — (English) NGO TOUR Open Windows Learning Center, San Miguel Dueñas. Join David Dean on a visit to this educational and community development foundation. Meet in front of the Cafe Condesa, Central Park; return by 4:40pm. FREE! www.openwindowsfoundation.com La Antigua

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Thurs. 7pm — MUSIC Orquesta Ancalmo from El Salvador. Monumento de Santa Teresa, 1a calle & 4a av. norte, La Antigua

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Thurs. 7pm — MUSIC Piano concert by Nazareno Ferrugio.

Auditorium Centro Cultural de México, 2a av. 7-57, z. 10, Guatemala City

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Fri. 5pm — ART Urban art festival. Centro de Formación de la Cooperación Española, atrium, 6a av. norte between 3a & 4a calle, La Antigua

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La Cueva de Panza Verde

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

Fridays, 8-10pm — Cuban music with Max and José Q35 cover Saturdays, 8-10pm — Live Guitar. Q35 cover

Trova Jazz

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

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

10th, Sat., 5pm — MUSIC: Más música, menos

violencia, a unique musical recital by students of Sistema de Orquestas de Guatemala, (SOG). All proceeds support SOG and its programs. Suggested donation Q150

Fridas

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

Sat., Oct. 3 — Joaquin Sabina tribute by Jonathan Méndez Sat., Oct. 24 — El Gordo Sat., Oct. 31 — Halloween Party!

DJ Gunn Lundemo from Sweden

EPICURE RESTAURANT

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

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Rainbow Café

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

Free Live Music Nightly from 8:00pm Mondays, 8pm — Different Guest Musicians.

Tuesdays, 8pm — Gustavo: this local musician plays a mix of Latin and western classics Wednesdays, 8pm — Open Mic Night! Hosted by different musicians; come along and show your skills and get a free Rainbow shot!

Thursdays, 8pm — Gustavo: this local musician plays a mix of Latin and western classics Fridays, 8pm — Different Guest artists Saturdays, 8pm — A variety of bands and musicians!

Sundays — Kenny Molina, one of Antigua´s best loved musicians plays a variety of Latin music that will make you dance!

Los Tres Tiempos

Tel: 7832-5161 5a av norte. #31, La Antigua

Sundays — 2-5pm: Live music: Bolero

Las Palmas

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

Mondays, 8-10pm — Trova-Reggae with Gustavo Santos Tuesdays, 7:30-10pm — Bossa Nova, romantic Wednesdays, 8-10pm — Trova-Reggae with Gustavo Santos Thursdays, 9-11pm — Reggae, Soca & Cumbia Fridays & Saturdays, 10pm-1am — Salsa with Caribe Sundays — Surprise

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

CERRO SAN CRISTÓBAL

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

Every Day, 1-4pm — Live Music (shuttle service available at Nim Po’t)

Kape Paulinos

tel: 7840-3806 Km 87.5 Carretera Interamericana, Tecpán

Sundays — 1 to 4pm: Live marimba band

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Sun., 11:30am — MUSIC Piano concert by Nazareno Ferrugio. Hotel Casa Santo Domingo, La Antigua Sun., 6:30pm — EVENT Antigua Monumental; award for photo contest, launch of handmade paper globes and live concert by Canto Bohemio. Central Park, La Antigua Wed. — ART Exposition Calendario 2016, Asociación Damas Italianas. Instituto Italiano de Cultura (tel: 2366-8394), 16 calle 2-55, z. 10, Guatemala City

Fri. through Sun. 18 — RIVERBOARDING World Championship brings more than 60 of the world’s top riverboarders to the Río Lanquín and Río Cahabón. Featured events include slalom, boarder cross, endurocross and relay. Spectators welcome.

Lanquín. (Related story page 21.)

Fri. 5pm — ACTIVITY Estampas Patrimoniales by students from Colegio Compostela. Central Park, La Antigua

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Fri. 6pm — TRADITIONAL DANCE Abuelitas de Santa Ana. Starting at Central Park then onward to the Cementerio San Lázaro, La Antigua Fri. 7pm — EVENT The cemetery will be lit with more than 2,000 candles, costumed participants, a theatrical presentation and more! Cementerio General, La Antigua

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Fri. 6pm through Nov. 3 — PHOTOGRAPHY Antigua Monumental – Las tradiciones en la vida familiar (traditions in family life).

Centro de Formación de la Cooperación Española, 6a av. norte between 3a & 4a calle, La Antigua

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Sat. 8-9:30am — (Spanish) CONFERENCE Relación de la calidad de sueño y calidad de vida. Centro de Desarrollo Cognitivo Mind Gym (tel. 7832-3372), 4a av. sur prolongación #2, La Antigua

Sat., 9am — CULTURAL EVENT Paro Cultural 17-0, music, workshops, performances & food.

Organized by Gestor Cultural de la Ciudad and Lounge Café. Puente los Chocoyos, z.

1, Quetzaltenango

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Thurs. 4pm — (Spanish) TALK La Biografía, género literario, género histórico by Manuel Pulido. Casa Popenoe, 6a calle poniente #16, La Antigua

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Wed. 6pm — (English) NARRATIVE SLIDE SHOW Antigua: Behind the Walls with Elizabeth Bell. Enjoy a one-hour slide show of Antigua and its heritage with vintage & contemporary photographs collected over the past 40 years, accompanied by Elizabeth Bell’s expert narration. Proceeds benefit educational programs in Antigua. Q30 p/p. Questions encouraged.

Autographed books available. Join us at Hotel Sor Juana, 4a calle oriente #45, La Antigua

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Sat. 10am — (Spanish) WORKSHOP FOR KIDS Create characters and decorate masks with Leslie Nanne. Centro de Formación de la Cooperación Española, 6a av. norte between 3a & 4a calle, La Antigua

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Fri., 6pm — (Spanish) CONVERSATORY & Expo Los Mayas y el Agua. Centro de Formación de la Cooperación Española, 6a av. norte between 3a & 4a calle, La Antigua Fri. 8:30-12:30pm — (Spanish) CONFERENCE/TALK Protección y Conservación de una Ciuda Patrimonial by Lic. María Fernanda Castellanos (Unesco), Dra. Rosa María Chan and Arq. Norman Muñoz, Conservator of the city. Cooperación Española, 6a av. norte between 3a & 4a calle, La Antigua

Monday 5:30pm — BOOK LAUNCH Celebrate the publication Mayan Whitewater Guatemala, the first paddling guide to the rivers of Guatemala with the author Greg Schwendinger. Greg will give a short talk accompanied by photographs. Happy hour 5:30 to 7pm. (see Book Alert, page 20) Info. & reservations, tel. 7832-1919.

Rainbow Café, 7a av. sur #8, La Antigua

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Tues. 5:30pm — (English) TALK Manos Abiertas is an integrated women’s health clinic and natural birth center with two locations in Guatemala serving a population that otherwise wouldn’t have access to health care, providing full-scale gynecological and obstetric, pediatric care, midwifery services, health promoter training and education.

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. 7:30pm — BALLET The Magic of Dance 2015, an extraordinary evening of ballet under the direction of the Dance Studio Lissetth A. Stöckli and participating guest choreographers Juan Dominguez (U.S.) Cecilia Stöckli (Switzerland) and Patricia Viera ( Mexico).

Additional info., tels: 4142-3017 & 41924749. Teatro de Cámara Hugo Carrillo, Centro Cultural Miguel Ángel Asturias, 24 calle 3-81, z. 1, Guatemala City

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Wed., 6:30pm — (Spanish) LEGENDS (ages 8-14) El museo a oscuras by Antonio González.

Q100, incls. flashlight, guided visit and milk caramel skull workshop. Museo Popol Vuh (tel: 2338-7836), 6a calle final, z. 10, Guatemala City

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Thurs., 5pm — OPEN HOUSE Intro to vacation courses (Nov. 2– Dec. 11), incl. English, art, sports, cooking, music, organic gardening, horse riding (ages 2 to 14). Antigua Green School (tel.

4439-9654) Calle del Portal #11, inside La Azotea, La Antigua

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Sat. 8pm — HALLOWEEN PARTIES Cocktail specials, live music, prizes for best dressed & more!

Rainbow Café, 7a av. sur #8; also Swedish DJ Gunn Lundemo, Fridas Cocina Mexicana y Bar, Calle del Arco #29, La Antigua DATEBOOK continues page 70

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ART Mujeres More than 15 spectacular works of art in oils, acrylics, watercolors, resin and bronze sculpture portraying women in unique styles, techniques and approaches. Participating artists: Rae Leeth, Gina Intveen, Juan Francisco Yoc, Erwin Guillermo, Lucía Morán, César Barrios, Alfredo García Gil, Claudia Tremblay, Andrea Castillo, Constanza Villalba, Rogelio Barillas, Pilar Ríos, Patrick McGrath, Marisol Rosas, Carlos Chávez, Scott Stoll, Manfredo Escobar, Nuni Canals, Keith Andrews, Egidio Líguez, Diana Fernández and Sergio de Gandarias. Open everyday from 10am to 9pm, La Antigua Galería de Arte-Calle del Arco, La Antigua

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ALTUNA A “Classic” in the center of Guatemala City & in Zone 10

Specializing in Spanish and Basque Cuisine, Seafood and Paella 5a av. 12-31, Zona 1 Tels: 2251-7185, 2253-6743 10 calle 0-45, Zona 10 PBX: 2201-2323 www.restaurantealtuna.com

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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

Dogs are better than human beings because they know but do not tell. —Emily Dickinson

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

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Counseling for Adults & Adolescents

Gail Terzuola LISW LADAC Licensed Psychotherapist

Relationships Substance Abuse Trauma and Recovery

SKYPE appointments available

La Antigua Guatemala - 7832-5639

Dra. Paulina Castejón M.D. Ophthalmology Botox Expert

And Also: • Hyaluronic Acid Fillers • PRFM: Platelet-rich fibrin matrix • Facial Mesotherapy • Microdermoabrasion Tel: (502) 7832-9746 ~ www.optyma.com.gt Avenida El Desengaño No. 33, La Antigua Guatemala

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health services Calzada Santa Lucia Sur #7, La Antigua Tels: 7832-3122, 7832-5789

HOUSE OF HEALTH Emergency Service from 7:00am to 7:00pm

Medical Clinics & Diagnostics General Medicine • Pediatric OB/GYN • Mammogram • Ultrasound X-Rays • Densitometry • Lab We accept major credit cards

Dra. Paulina Castejón M.D. Ophthalmology Eye Diseases Diagnosis and Treatment Optical Services Tel: (502) 7882-4281 Avenida El Desengaño No. 33, La Antigua Guatemala www.optyma.com.gt

Hospital Privado

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

www.maxillofacialcentre.com

Dr. Luis Ram铆rez, 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 Dr. Julio Molina Fajardo certified by the

American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

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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Cognitive training for memory and attention problems Mood & anxiety disorders workshops Psychiatric services

4a av. sur prolongaci贸n, house #2

Tel: 7832-3372

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Before you get a dog, you can’t quite imagine what living with one might be like; afterward, you can’t imagine living any other way. —Caroline Knapp

Pets are humanizing. They remind us we have an obligation and responsibility to preserve and nurture and care for all life. —James Cromwell

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

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Strictly Hard Beans (SHB) Coffee Roasted, grounded and K-cup available at: Tel. (502) 7832-2728 dailyroast@arimacafe.com www.arimacafe.com

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aNTIGUA shops & services Free Tour of our Organic Macadamia Farm!

Free samples of our macadamia chocolates, and facials with our skincare products.

Learn and contribute to our sustainable development project.

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Amalia’s Guatemalan Kitchen

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

PET Q’s & A’s

by Cynthia Burski, DVM

Spitters, Scratchers, & Snappers Question: When I come home, I can always tell if my dog Mimi has done something wrong. She cowers in the corner because she is sorry for what she has done and looks at me with pleading eyes. What should I do?

Many dogs show submissive behaviors when their owners arrive home. These behaviors of tucking the tail, lowering the ears, avoiding eye contact and slinking away do not mean “I am sorry” in dog language.

These behaviors mean “quit acting angry at me.” They mean that the dog has learned to associate the return of people to the home with the presence of feces, garbage or other destroyed items on the floor.

The dog is not angry nor sorry. He is afraid because in the past when people arrived and these items were on the floor, he was yelled at or even hit. Even if the dog was not yelled at or hit, the angry body language of the human is clear to the dog, which still learns to feel fear when people arrive. Punishment in these circumstances does not teach the dog anything—except to fear the arrival of people. The dog is incapable of associating any punishment with the behavior performed minutes or hours before.

Dogs do not eliminate on the floor or destroy items out of spite. The most likely cause of the behavior is anxiety, lack of appropriate exercise and stimulation, or incomplete house training. Rather than being angry at you dog, look for ways to improve the quality of his time when you are not home; for example throw toys that occupy his time, exercising before you leave, crate training, etc.

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colibrí Daily 9am-6pm Tel: 7832-5028 4a calle oriente #3-B, La Antigua textilescolibri@turbonett.com

Fine Handmade Textiles & Home Decor

Golden Studio Your Cut & Color Expert!

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

Canadian Hairstylist and Make-up Artist • Professional Beauty Retailer www.goldenstudioantigua.com 7a avenida norte #84, La Antigua

By appt. only: 4937-0244

Money can buy you a fine dog, but only love can make him wag his tail. —Kinky Friedman Animals are such agreeable friends—they ask no questions; they pass no criticisms. —George Eliot

Cats have it all—admiration, an endless sleep, and company only when they want it. —Rod McKuen

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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

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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

Proceeds Benefit Animal Welfare Programs

2a. Av. Sur #61-B Tels: 7832-3624 - 5732-4808

Second-hand store featuring clothing, shoes, purses, lots of great books in English & Spanish, jewelry, artwork, house & kitchen wares, and much more

3a avenida sur #4-A, La Antigua Open Mon-Fri, 8:30 to 5pm AWARE (Animal Welfare Association - Rescue/Education) is a Guatemalan NGO with 501(c)(3) status in the U.S. AWARE cares for and finds responsible animal lovers to adopt abandoned dogs and cats. Donations of cash, dog and cat food, metal food bowls, towels, and useful building materials are constant necessities. For more info visit www.animalaware.org, Follow us on Facebook, or speak with Xenii (502) 5401-3148.

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Amalia’s Kitchen text & photos by chef and author Amalia Moreno-Damgaard

Discover the Succulent

Loroco

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here are many luscious edible flowers in Guatemala, but loroco is at the top of the list.

This delicate, flavorful and aromatic flower bud is native to Guatemala and neighboring El Salvador. It is used in tamales, stews, empanadas (baked or fried pockets made with a variety of doughs and fillings) and many other dishes. Loroco is available frozen or pickled. Fresh is always best, but for cooking, you can use frozen loroco too.

Flavor-wise, loroco has a very distinctive taste, unlike anything you may have eaten before, so it is hard to compare it to other flavors — but it is likely that you will develop an affinity for it when you try it for the first time. In cooking, half of a cup of flower buds might be enough to flavor one cup of sauce, and more for other preparations. This tasty ingredient has the power of turning your ordinary chicken dish into a gourmet delight because not only is it fresh and tasty, but it also looks good on the plate (see picture and recipe on following page).

Pollo en crema y lorocos (chicken in cream and loroco sauce), is a nostalgic dish for me as it also is a favorite and classic dish from Oriente, the central-eastern region of Guatemala where I spent a great deal of my childhood living with my grandmother. The dish tasted so good there, 52

because it was made with pollo de patio (backyard chicken). It is common in rural Guatemala to still see homes that grow vegetables and fruits, and chickens and ducks and other small animals to be killed the day of cooking or for a special occasion. The difference in flavor has to do with the chicken’s lifestyle; it roams around freely and eats a home-based diet.

In tamales and empanadas, loroco can go a long way as when combined with masa (fresh corn dough), it can be mashed to stretch the flavor and spread bits of the flower bud throughout the final product. For a flavor twist, loroco and requesón (Guatemalan-style ricotta cheese) make a killer combination, as the two flavors complement each other

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aromatic, has a strong flowery-earthy flavor, and holds up well during cooking. Loroco is best when eaten fresh. Alternatively, use frozen buds. Loroco is great in stews, and when mixed with Guatemalanstyle ricotta cheese, it makes an excellent filling for empanadas de loroco y requesón.

Serves 4 to 6 people 4 to 6 skinless chicken thighs, visible fat removed 1 1/2 cups fat-free, low-sodium chicken stock 2 corn tortillas, torn into small pieces 1/2 cup julienned yellow onion 2 minced garlic cloves 3/4 cup julienned red bell pepper 1/2 cup small-diced roma tomatoes 1 tablespoon butter 1/3 cup frozen loroco flower buds, thawed and separated 1/2 cup fresh Guatemalan crema (or Latino table cream) 1 teaspoon kosher salt Freshly ground white pepper

nicely enhancing the overall tastiness of the dish. So next time you make tamales or empanadas, start with the basic dough and combine it or stuff it with the cheese and loroco mixture. You’ll be in for a treat!

In Guatemala, loroco is widely available fresh in season at open-air markets and supermarkets. In the United States, loroco is available in Latin markets frozen or in jars; however, check first with your local Latin or Hispanic market to see if they carry it fresh.

POLLO EN CREMA Y LOROCO Chicken with Loroco Flower Buds and Cream Sauce

Pollo en crema y lorocos is a delectable dish from Oriente in eastern Guatemala. Loroco is the flower bud of a plant native to Central America. It is delicate, 54

Adorno (Garnish) 1/2 cup minced red bell pepper, sautéed In a medium pot, cook the chicken in the stock with the tortilla pieces for 20 to 30 minutes.

Transfer the chicken to a dish and keep it warm.

Mash the tortillas and stock until they are well incorporated. Set aside.

In a medium skillet, sauté the onion, garlic, pepper and tomatoes in the butter for 3 to 4 minutes.

Add the loroco and sauté 1 minute. Add the cream and the thickened stock. Season the mixture with salt and pepper. Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon the sauce over the chicken.

Simmer covered for 5 to 10 minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings, if needed.

Serve the dish garnished with minced red peppers.

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1st PLACE by judges vote: “Mi mejor compañia” Aldea el Chico, Champerico Reu, by Milena Palacios Prize: Q200

REVUE PHOTO CONTEST WINNERS, Pets of Guatemala 3rd PLACE by popular vote: “Nuestro gatito!”

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Kittens are wide-eyed, soft and sweet.

With needles in their jaws and feet.

—Pam Brown The average dog is a nicer person than the average person.

—Andy Rooney Cats are connoisseurs of comfort.

—James Herriot To his dog, every man is Napoleon; hence the constant popularity of dogs.

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Cemeteries

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Cover of the Funeral Book of Bishop D. Miguel de Cilieza y Velasco.

(1768) Museo del Libro Antiguo, La Antigua Guatemala.

note that one celebration used 400 pounds of wax. It usually took nine months to learn of the death of a Spanish monarch in Guatemala, and preparations took another few months to design these special notices that included poetry and, of course, music.

Epidemics throughout the 19th century and liberal changes in the 1870s brought revisions to burial traditions in Guatemala. One of the oldest cemeteries in Guatemala is in Quetzaltenango and dates back to 58

1840. The first cemetery in Guatemala City (Cementerio del Sagrario) was located behind the cathedral in 1770 and moved to Camposanto Los Remedios in 1779 (now Parque Enrique Gómez Carillo). Its third location was near Hospital San Juan de Dios (1833). The current cemetery was founded by President Justo Rufino Barrios in 1878; its first burial dates from 1881.

Guatemala’s finest artists also designed many of the mausoleums and tombstones.

We need to research the history of La Antigua’s cemetery more. We know the San Lázaro Church—completed in 1734—was an area for lepers in colonial times. When the capital was moved to present-day Guatemala City in 177374, this area was probably abandoned. According to its current administrator, Señor Venancio García, the cemetery was founded in 1818. Today it houses more than 1,400 mausoleums, the oldest dating from 1828 for the Rivera family.

The Cofiño family donated more property for its expansion over the years.

Today, when a loved one dies, a velorio or wake is held throughout the night for friends and family members to gather. This is followed by a religious service before interment in the cemetery. Guatemala honors all of the dead on All Saint’s Day (Nov. 1) and holds services on the Day of the Dead (Nov. 2). Families paint their mausoleums and decorate them with exquisite flowers for this important day, which is a national holiday.

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Until one has loved an animal a part of one’s soul remains unawakened. —Anatole France

A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than you love yourself. —Josh Billings

There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face. —Bernard Williams

In ancient times cats were worshipped as gods; they have not forgotten this. —Terry Pratchett

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aNTIGUA dining Tel: 7832-0519 * 4a calle poniente y 7a av. norte, house #6 (corner) * 4a calle poniente #16-B * Calzada Santa Lucía Sur #6 Delicious Guatemalan Breakfasts, Coffees, and Homemade Cakes

Steak House Salad Bar Live Music every Sunday www.nifunifadeantigua.com 3a calle oriente #21, La Antigua Tel: 7832-6579

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ANTIGUA GUATEMALA 6ta. Calle Poniente #26, in front of Antigua’s Gym, Tel: 7832-1172 Hours: Mon to Sat: 8:30 - 6:00PM Sun: 9:00AM - 4:00PM

GUATEMALA 13 calle, 2-75 zona 10 In front of Topacio Azul, Tel: 2334-3884 Hours: Mon to Fri: 7:00AM - 4:30PM www.pitayajuicebar.com Sat: 9:00AM - 5:00PM Sun: Closed

I am fond of pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals. —Winston Churchill Outside of a dog, a book is a man’s best friend. Inside of a dog it’s too dark to read. —Groucho Marx

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La Estrella Chinese Food

7a av. norte #42, La Antigua Delivery Service tels: 7832-4303, 7882-4409

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Breakfast from 7:00 AM every day Large salon for special events.

Live marimba on Sundays

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Excellent “Típica” Meals Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner “If you haven’t eaten here, it’s like you haven’t been to Antigua” 2a calle oriente #9-D, La Antigua Tels: 7832-2495, 4652-6077 63

Guatemala to Host Riverboarding World Championship cont. from page 21 what they call “hydrospeed”—and in New Zealand. A company in Guatemala, RIOS Guatemala, offers guided riverboarding trips for tourists.

The Riverboarding World Championship is held every two years; the previous championship took place in 2013 in Indonesia. The athletes voted to come to Guatemala for the next event, and the past year and a half has been spent in preparation to welcome them with buena onda.

Thanks in large part to generous support from INGUAT (VisitGuatemala.com), preparations have gone smoothly, and more than 60 of the best riverboarders in the world will begin to arrive in Guatemala in mid-October, along with more than 20 international staff and judges. The championship will be held over the course of a week, with races Oct. 16, 17 and 18.

Events will include: Slalom — One competitor races alone through upstream and downstream gates against the clock.

Boardercross — Four competitors race head-to-head through upstream and downstream gates.

Endurocross — A mass-start marathon where all athletes race nearly 14 kilometers together. — Teams of three athletes race all the sections of the river from beginning to end.

Spectators are welcome riverside in Lanquín; however, visibility of the races will be limited due to it being held in a natural, jungle river.

Organizers ask that cars be parked in Lanquín and that spectators walk or come to the river via tuk-tuk to avoid traffic problems along the narrow road.

For more information visit: RiverboardingWorldChampionship.com or follow the event at Facebook.com/RiverboardingWorldChampionship.

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Sensuous Guatemala by Ken Veronda

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Swirls Of Colors

uring election time in Guatemala political parties display their colors and logos big and small, with supporters dressed in party Tshirts (playeras), waving posters and signs with party designs.

Red, white, blue and green compete in this month’s run-offs after 15 other presidential candidates and scores of local office-seekers were eliminated, but their logos and colors remain on view throughout the country until they fade away. Over the 40 years since we’ve observed the color of elections here, more than 50 political parties have been formed, each with different symbols that brought victory or loss, then mostly disap66

peared like the kites of the season.

Young people gather at political party offices for sandwiches, soft drinks—and get free playeras if they promise to go on parade. Occasionally a kid can be seen wearing a T-shirt from an election of last century, well before the child was born, maybe handed down from an older sibling.

Look carefully, and you’ll spot faded graffiti from old elections, a thumb’s up, red-white-blue circles, arrows, rainbows, a three-finger pledge now

Logos and colors remain on view throughout the country until they fade away.

forgotten. New parties name themselves to create catchy acronyms.

The hand-painted party symbols of a few years ago, on buildings, road cuts and banners, have been mostly replaced with more sophisticated, digitalized designs on poster board or vinyl. Some of the better-funded candidates produce lighted, sophisticated electronic billboards with their smiling faces.

Something is new on the political landscape this year. News outlets and social media projected images of blue and white Guatemalan flags as thousands of Guatemalan citizens marched together in protest of corruption in their government. This is a fresh new kind of Sensuous Guatemala.

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Throughout the Month ART Galeria Lisa Simms, exhibitions.

Posada de Santiago. Santiago Atitlán NGO TOUR (English) Mondays, 10am & Thursdays, 2:30pm Common Hope offers a free two-hour village tour, learn about its education, health care & housing programs. Meet at the fountain, central park; also private tours avail., tel: 7922-6600. Visit www.commonhope. org La Antigua EDUCATIONAL COURSE (Spanish) Mondays, 14 & 28 & Oct. 5, 12 & 19, 6:30-8:30pm Escritura Jeroglífica Maya parte II by Lic. Camilo Luin.

Q1,000/Q750 students & tourist guides.

Museo Popol Vuh (tel: 2338-7836), 6a calle final, z. 10, Guatemala City

ART TOURS Thursdays 4-5pm Attention art lovers! La Antigua, Galería de Arte offers free art tours. Come and view an eclectic collection of art works produced in The Americas. Call 7832-2124 to let us know you’re coming. La Antigua, Galería de Arte, 4a calle oriente #15, La Antigua

Nov. 5 through Nov. 12 — RETREAT Women’s Sacred Expression, creative self-exploration through prompted writing, meditation & yoga in a gorgeous setting. For more info contact: aimee@ thestorytellerwithin.com or vist www. thestorytellerwithin.com The Yoga Forest, Lake Atitlán

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

Nov. 8-15 WRITING RETREAT A Guatemalan Writing Adventure, rekindle your creativity. Join Mary Jo McConahay, Lowell Thomas Travel Journalist of the Year, the author of Maya Roads as well as a noted journalist, writing teacher and war correspondent. (Info. eat-writetravel.com) Lake Atitlán

SELF-HELP WORKSHOPS Thursdays, 6:30-8pm Liberándose de la Ansiedad y del Estrés; Tuesdays 6:30-8pm, Supernado la Depresión, Mind Gym, Centro de Desarrollo Antigua, tel. 7832-3372.

ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS & TEENS Monday through Friday Organic, farming, sports, horses, Earth club, music, permaculture, art, Spanish & theater. www.greenschoolgt.com Green Camp, La Azotea, Jocotenango DUPLICATE BRIDGE Mondays, 4:30pm; Tues., 3pm; Wed., 3pm Asociación Guatemalteca de Bridge. Info., Eva: 7832-4327 or Denni: 5604-1029. Vista Hermosa, z. 15, Guatemala City NGO TOUR (English) Thursdays, 8:30am Ciudad Vieja, you’ll see where many Niños de Guatemala families work and live. Also, visit the school built

by Niños de Guatemala. Q200/Q100, students. Proceeds benefit Niños de Guatemala projects. Info., Antigua_office@ ninosdeguatemala.org; tel: 7832-8033.

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Nov. 11, 6:30pm FUNDRAISER Reception, join over 50 businesses supporting Namaste, enjoy a taste of the finest cuisine from eight restaurants (including Como Como, Tres Tiempos, Angeline, Gastroteca, Fernando’s Kaffee, Café Condesa and Chef Javier), PLUS a silent auction (La Reunion, Ceiba Spa of Porta Hotel, Antigua Yoga, Healing Hands Therapy Spa, Antigua Canopy Tours, Ecofiltro and Jade Maya). Donation, Q250 per ticket/Q350 for two tickets. (Additional info. contact karen@namaste-direct.org tel: 3042-7865, also visit www.namastedirect.org) Venue: Nina Boutique Hotel, 5a av. sur #21, La Antigua

Nov. 1 ALL SAINTS DAY Guatemalans prepare fiambre and visit cemeteries and bring flowers to honor departed family members and friends. Giant Kites are flying in many towns, including Santiago and Sumpango Sacatepéquez. Most banks and businesses will be closed.

Countrywide Please submit your DATEBOOK entry for the Nov. 2015 edition by Oct. 10

You can also view DATEBOOK online www.REVUEmag.com/datebook

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Alzheimer care facility New, cutting-edge residence in Guatemala

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lzheimer’s disease affects some 50 million people worldwide. This number will almost double every 20 years, reaching 74.7 million in 2030 and 131.5 million in 2050.

Every 67 seconds a new victim is diagnosed. Dr. Alois Alzheimer first identified the symptoms over a century ago, and yet despite tremendous investments in research, neither a prevention nor a cure has been found. Most research, as yet unsuccessful, is focused on slowing the progression of the disease. The effects of Alzheimer’s are of course lifechanging for the patient and have a great impact as well on the family and the caregiver. If the patient is cared for at home, it takes such a physical toll that often the caregiver dies before the patient does.

The financial toll on families is equally devastating. Many of the disease’s victims lose their entire life’s savings in a matter of a few months of care, and their children often have to kick in to cover ever-rising costs.

They in turn suffer financial hardship while trying to provide decent care for their loved one. There are the out-of-pocket expenses, and the principal caretaker may have to give up his/her job.

This is not a disease one can prepare for nor prevent, no matter how many Sudoku puzzles you do nor how many marathons you run. And it is terribly difficult for individuals and families to save sufficient money to sustain the ultimate costs, particularly if the victim lives in a care residence. Such well-run residences in the U.S. and Canada easily run $8,000-$10,000 per month.

So why are we writing such a depressing article? For two reasons: (1) there are an estimated 70,000 people in Guatemala suffering from Al72

zheimer’s; and (2) there will soon be a new and cutting-edge residence in Guatemala designed and built especially for such patients.

The home is called the Casa de los Ángeles, located in Choacorral in San Lucas Sacatepéquez, midway between La Antigua Guatemala and Guatemala City.

The home is the realization of a group of friends who became seized with the scourge that is Alzheimer’s and the lack of any modern and affordable facilities available to address this tragic reality. Together and with several other financial investors, they created an extraordinary state-of-the-art residence providing 24/7 care for a total of 42 residents. The home is expected to open in early 2016, and will soon be seeking potential residents.

They or their families will be paying charges of one-third to one-half what a similar residence in North America would cost, if indeed there WERE such a home. This is the first such place designed especially for Alzheimer’s/dementia patients ...continued page 80

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learners. Differentiation means challenging and supporting each student to help them reach their maximum potential,” says Flaschberger.

Learning is multidimensional; it is unique and varied for every human being. Some students are visual learners while others are auditory learners.

Some students work better in groups or with partners than others. “With … various methods of assessments, our teachers know their children well and know how to meet each one of them where they are, instead of using a one-size-fits-all strategy. Our teachers are trained to use data and to create groupings that differentiate the students without labeling them,” explains Flaschberger.

The AIS student body is very diverse. With students coming from over 20 different countries and from varying educational backgrounds, it is without doubt that the academic levels and learning styles in each classroom differ. Teachers in differentiated classes must address varying talents, interests and academic levels. In doing so, teachers grow close relationships with their students and “approach teaching more as an art than as a mechanical exercise.”4 One of the many unique qualities of AIS is the devotion that the teachers, staff and overall vision of the school have for each child; the founding members understood from the beginning the importance of getting to know the whole child, inside an academic setting as well as in the child’s natural environment. To best support and nurture our students, the AIS Support Program has helped build a bridge between the home and the school.

The Support Program includes classroom observations and meetings with parents and teachers in order to set personal, measurable goals to students. These goals serve as academic targets for students to achieve while being 76

able to gauge their progress. Continuous professional support in academics as well as in the personal and social realm of a student’s experience at AIS creates an environment where the students feel safe pushing boundaries and striving for their personal maximum potential. Another aspect of the Support Program is the home visits.

The Support Program team conducts parent and child interviews to get to know each student and his or her family. Information gathered through these one-on-one interviews is used to support each child and to anonymously inform staff, administrators and board members on ways to improve the AIS educational experience.

Thought-provoking instruction that creates self-empowered individuals, teaching that fits the learning styles of the individual student, and a supportive and encouraging educational environment are essential qualities that make AIS unique. In order for students to be pushed past boundaries, to become self-assertive, to question, rationalize and share in-

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formation, they must learn how to think critically and creatively while learning to accept personal responsibility, all of which will empower them to transform Guatemala and the world.

1. Antigua International School 2. Scholastic, 2015 3. Dewar Ph.D., 2009-2012 4. Carol Ann Tomlinson, 2014 AIS opened its fourth academic year in September with 205 students in PreK – 12th grade, in a new, state of the art, campus on Ruta Nacional 14. To learn more, visit www.antiguais.org.

For admissions information, contact Karla Cordero at: admissions@antiguais.org.

AIS is a not-for-profit foundation committed to providing an internationally focused, liberal arts education to all who seek it regardless of economic or social status. Fifty percent of AIS students receive scholarship funds to attend. To make a contribution, visit www.antiguais.org/make-gift.

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nited States expats are subject to U.S. income taxes regardless of where they live and where they make their income. For those that have their own business, there are special requirements and issues to consider when it comes to tax planning and tax return preparation.

In this article, we answer some of the frequently asked questions.

Can you explain the foreign earned income exclusion, and can I use it to offset business income?

The foreign earned income exclusion (FEIE) is a gift from the IRS. U.S. expats can exclude up to about $100K in foreign earned income on their tax return by exercising the FEIE. For example, a person who earns $100K in wages, conducts all of his/her work abroad, and meets the requirements to qualify for the FEIE, would owe zero income tax on that income.

For business owners, the application of the FEIE is somewhat more complicated than for wage earners. For instance, if one conducts business as a sole proprietor, a proportion of business expenses are disallowed. The result is some taxable income. If a U.S. expat conducts business through a foreign corporation, the best strategy is to pay oneself a salary (up to the FEIE limit, if possible). However, additional reporting requirements kick in when a U.S. person has certain ownership over a foreign entity – see next question.

Am I subject to U.S. employment tax (FICA) if I operate a business abroad?

Self-employment tax (FICA) includes: Social Security and Medicare. Normally, employers and employees split this tax responsibility. However, the self-employed individual (sole proprietor) is both employer and employee, and therefore, is responsible for the entire amount, which is 15.3% of net income. The self-employed cannot find relief from FICA through the foreign earned income exclusion.

There is a legitimate way around paying FICA tax. A person can establish a foreign corporation, and pay oneself a wage. The IRS cannot assess FICA tax on a foreign corporation, and the wages it pays to employees. Of course, the foreign corporation and you (as an individual) may need to pay employment/social security tax to the host country. The establishment of the foreign corporation, however, prevents double taxation.

This article was written by John Ohe (IRS enrolled agent and chartered financial analyst). John is a partner at Hola Expat, which specializes in preparing tax returns for U.S. expats. If you would like to submit a tax-related question, email: info@holaexpat.com.

Disclaimer: The answers provided in this article are for general information, and should not be construed as personal tax advice.

Tax laws and regulations change frequently, and their application can vary widely based on specific facts and circumstances.

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What reporting requirements are there if I have set up a foreign entity?

Expats with local or cross-border business interests commonly establish foreign entities (e.g., corporations, partnerships). Unfortunately, many U.S. expats are caught off-guard when they learn about the filing requirements associated with ownership stakes in foreign entities. The IRS wants to know how American expats with businesses abroad are deriving their income.

Below, we discuss two types: foreign corporations and foreign disregarded entities.

Foreign Corporations: American expats who own 10% or greater stake in a foreign corporation (or who is an officer or director of a foreign corporation in which a U.S. person owns at least a 10% stake) must file Form 5471 along with their individual income tax return. One of the schedules within Form 5471 requires the filer to identify all other U.S. shareholders of the foreign corporation. This allows the IRS to be able to cross-check names, and identify people

that are not compliant.

Important to note: The IRS will likely treat any foreign entity that confers limited liability as a foreign corporation—it does not matter what nomenclature the entity is referred to as in the local country.

The penalties for non-compliance are severe. The IRS can assess a $10,000 penalty for each year that the information is not provided. If the IRS has sent you a notice regarding non-compliance, and you do not respond quickly, additional penalties can reach up to $50,000.

Foreign Disregarded Entities: A foreign disregarded entity is an entity created outside the U.S. and is “disregarded as an entity separate from its owner for U.S. income tax purposes.” For example, single-member LLCs and sole proprietorships are disregarded (not regarded) as an entity separate from its owner for U.S. income tax purposes. When similar foreign entities are owned by a U.S. person, the IRS requires Form 8858 to be filed. The penalties for non-compliance are similar to as described above (Form 5471).

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in all of Central America, and possibly anywhere in the Americas.

The qualities that make this residence so special include green technology, inside/ outside access for each of its three 14-resident sections, five-star furnishings, IP hookups for Skype or other communication with family members, handicap access, bilingual staff (including the gerontologist medical director), absolute security, therapies, topnotch cuisine, and its bucolic, wooded setting.

Casa de Los Angeles is likely to become a model for other state-of-the-art Alzheimer’s/dementia residences and put Guatemala on the map in a new, unexpected way.

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it was clear that before my eyes was a world-class ecosystem that had gone completely unrecognized by any scientific or governmental body. Each day this treasure survived intact was a near miracle, and if not protected, this enchanted forest would disappear forever.

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about it. Querying academic databases, I couldn’t find any research papers about the people, wildlife or natural resources of Cerro Amay, so I endeavored to visit this place on my own.

In 2007, I arranged with the Consejo Nacional de Áreas Protegidas (CONAP—the Guatemalan Protected Areas Council) to visit Cerro Amay. After extensive communications via email, they located indigenous guides to help me survey the forest for the horned guan, and the search began by climbing steep, slippery trails through the towering forest, often choked with bamboo thickets and blocked by limestone cliffs and sinkholes. Everything was cool, moist and incredibly green. Wild orchids draped the tree trunks. The territorial calls of endangered black howler monkeys reverberated through the forest, and soon, we saw them in the towering treetops while brilliant garnet-throated hummingbirds zipped past us.

At night, we camped in the wilderness under a plastic tarp to stay dry, and in the night, listened to the calls of animals such as the cacomistle, a distant relative of the raccoon, and a puma, or mountain lion, that was screaming nearby. We woke to the dipping and flutey mating call of the male resplendent quetzal, and the crystalline, descending call of the guardabarranca—the brown-backed nightingale thrush. To me, 82

On our way in, at the edge of the forest, we encountered a fresh road being bulldozed across a steep escarpment, without care to the environment, leaving a muddy, eroding mess behind it. We worked our way sadly past the noisy machine and its operator. In the years that followed, the greater threat to the ecosystem that this road posed would be realized. But for now, finding this undiscovered paradise was a remarkable event that swept my life in a new direction. For the wildlife that lived here; for the ecological services provided by a pristine ecosystem; and for the enjoyment of future visitors, I decided to try to secure the complete preservation of Cerro Amay—to make it into a permanent nature preserve. ...continued on following page Bromeliads

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In the seven years since then, my colleague, Elias Barrera, and I have done everything we can think of to try to protect Cerro Amay.

With few resources, we have been spreading the word about this special place. We have talked with government officials and worked with local communities to try to stop illegal logging. We have been implementing sustainable development projects to stimulate new economic activity in poor, indigenous villages. We have made presentations to international conservation organizations, and we have been writing grant proposals to international foundations to promote and protect this place. Over the last year, we have implemented a set of automatic trail cameras that have been capturing a spectrum of wildlife photographs, including the secretive brocket deer and the margay—a little-known spotted cat. We are also engaging with outside scientists, who are coming to Cerro Amay to survey the amphibians, insects and birds. This year, one of these entomologists found two beetle species new to science.

Last March, we established a new eco-tourism program. Over the course of several days, the very first tourists experienced the wonder of the cloud forest wilderness. Seven hardy adventurers from the U.S., each with a vision and a passion for the future of the world, came to learn and experience the cloud forest. They rappelled into the depths of newly discovered Dragon Cave to see a plethora of beautiful limestone formations. They ascended into towering oak trees where they tied in safely and relaxed as they gazed out across the magnificent forest while listening to the calls of howler monkeys in the distance. From our Maya guides, they learned about ethnobotany—the use of medicinal and edible forest plants, and afterward, experienced the local hospitality of the highland Maya, 84

Despite our progress, this cloud forest is still severely threatened. Illegally cut logs are being trucked out along the poor dirt road we watched being carved into the mountain, and chainsaws can be heard cutting down the cloud forest.

Cerro Amay lacks any overarching legal protection, and each year, more forest is cleared to make agricultural fields—fields that will be laboriously worked by poor farmers, and coaxed into producing only a meager harvest of unending poverty. ...continued page 107 Going up

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the local tourist facilities and attractions, make it a must-do on any paddling tour,” he writes.

The department of Suchitepéquez (southwest Guatemala) is another hotspot for river-runners. “The highlight here is the Río Nahualate, which has several great Class IV runs and competes with the Río Cahabón as Guatemala’s most popular rafting river. The Río Coyolate is also popular with rafters and kayakers. There are many other nice creeks also,” Schwendinger writes.

The book also contains 26 informative feature stories about traveler’s adventures, Guatemalan history, mining, dams, snakes and more.

There’s even a cheat sheet on essential Spanish for visiting boaters.

Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts.

Broad, wholesome, charitable views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in one little corner of the earth all one’s lifetime —Samuel Langhorne Clemens (Mark Twain)

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Greg Schwendinger has been paddling Central America and the world since 1999 and has lived in Guatemala since 2002. In his previous life he was an electrical engineer for Intel Corp. in California.

His passion is exploring new rivers and letting others know about them.

He has survived more than 250 first descents in Central America. He has given slideshow presentations to paddlers groups and the Guatemalan Institute of Tourism and written for Paddler magazine.

He was featured in the documentary “Rios Guatemala: The Preservation of Wild Rivers.”

“Mayan Whitewater Guatemala” is available worldwide at Amazon.com, and is available in Antigua through Greg, just email him at mayanwhitewater@yahoo.com. Copies will be for sale at the book launch party Oct. 26 at Rainbow Café (5:30-7 p.m., public invited). Also visit www.mayanwhitewater.com For more about the 2015 World Riverboarding Championship see the article on page 21 and visit www.riverboardingworldchampionship.com 86

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The Maya – an ancient race

he ruins of Tikal stand in silent testimony to the existence of what had once been a powerful and magnificent metropolis. It was here in the rainforest where the great Mayan civilization developed and flowered.

In many respects the Maya had become incredibly sophisticated for their time, having developed advanced mathematical and linguistic systems in the context of what continued to be an essentially Neolithic culture. They had no metallurgical 92

skill and had failed to discover the use of the wheel, yet their architectural, scientific and artistic achievements were unexcelled by any other ancient American people and would compare favorably with the accomplishments of the classic Old World civilizations.

The ancient Mayan pyramids were correctly engineered to be tangent to the Earth, proving that these Mayan architects were conscious of the planet’s spherical surface curvature more than 2,000 years before Euro-

pean thinkers became aware of the fact that we are living on a globe that orbits the sun.

Who were the builders of Tikal?

Where did they come from? What was the cause of the collapse of the great Mayan cities that took place around 900 A.D? Mayan civilization continues to be one of the least understood and most enigmatic cultural developments in human history.

Fifteen hundred years ago the area now known as Guatemala’s province of El Petén was densely populated and

largely deforested, most of the land having been cleared for agricultural use. Obsidian and stone implements were used to girdle and kill the great trees of the primary forest and fire reduced them to soil-enriching ash.

Powerful city-states emerged and vied for dominance. Then, in the ninth century, in one of the greatest mysteries involving any of the world’s ancient cultures, the powerful cities were, one by one, abandoned.

After the collapse of the great Mayan city-states it had taken centuries for the rainforest to return. What we see today is an advanced secondary forest, its composition still reflecting human influence as can be seen in the abundance of food-producing species such as zapote fruit and allspice.

Remnant groups of Maya lived in small villages while others migrated north to the Yucatán. The island now known as Flores was occupied by the Itzá Maya fleeing south in 1441 after their center at Mayapan (near today’s Merida, Yucatán) was conquered by the Xiu Maya. They named their new home Nojpetén, and soon the island became resplendent with whitewashed pyramids, palaces and thatched-roof residences.

The Itzá repelled every attempt the Spanish made to subdue them, and

it was not until 1697 that the island was finally conquered. It was the last Mayan kingdom to fall and the last independent and unconquered native kingdom in the Americas to be captured by the European colonizers.

Centuries later mestizo colonists arrived from Mexico and established a few settlements, most notably on the island of Flores.

Traveling around the Mayan World for the last several decades I have often been struck by the great diversity of physiological types. I have seen and photographed faces that look straight out of Tibet. I have seen other Maya who look exactly like they were from Cambodia or Vietnam. And the Yucatecan Maya look totally different than Guatemala’s highland Maya.

I have photographed Mayan girls who look like the sisters of girls I took portraits of in French Polynesia.

There are Mayan elders who claim that their race is older than those in Africa and, according to Hopi Indian tradition, the Maya are their direct relatives who straggled behind after Hopi migrations that took place in the distant past.

Mayan civilization continues to be one of the least understood and most enigmatic cultural developments in human history.

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AA OPEN MEETINGS IN ENGLISH IN ANTIGUA: There will now be 3 meetings per week at 6pm; Mon, Thur & Fri. All at Doña Luisa’s restaurant, 2nd floor rear dining room. 4a calle oriente #12. www.antiguaguatemalaaa.org Tel: 4735-8955 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.

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

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

Dr. Jeffrey Morán PSYCHIATRY, Dr. Luis Morán, Acupuncture and Naturapathy. Tel: 7832-0263 (By appointment only). Colonia Santiago de los Caballeros #25, La Antigua.

LOTUS HEALING THERAPIES, Reiki usui, Angelical reiki, family constellations, numerology, EFT Bach flowers, etc. E-mail: reiki.usui.09@gmail.com Cel: 5649-4798.

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.

CRAFT BEER & MEZCAL, Brooklyn Lager and IPA Q279/ case. Ilegal Mezcal-Joven Q250, Reposado Q320, Añejo Q499. Free delivery in Antigua. Call 5844-6503.

FINGERPRINT-PASSWORD DOOR LOCKS, Adele: Guaranteed fit, easy instalation, reversible handle. Metal construction resists breakage and vandalism.

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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.

FUN STUFF FOR SALE! * Reclining Lounge Chair * Glass Armoire * Hardwood Armoire

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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 98 98

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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 LEGALIS: Legal & free translation services. Spanish -English; English-Spanish. Cel: 5649-4798. E-mail: traducciones.lantan@gmail.com ELITE SECURITY SYSTEMS, 24-hour monitoring devices. Alarms, cameras, audio, access control. Professional security systems controlled from your cell phone. Trust your security to expert hands. Tels: 5422-8881, 3091-2627.

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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 INTERNATIONAL LEGAL CONSULTANT, Advising foreign investors in Real Estate, domestic adoptions, divorces, contracts and criminal defense from inside the country. We will protect you from Fraud and extortion. Guatemala resident since 1991. Licensed Texas Attorney: 1982. Office in La Antigua. www.guatemalalegalaid.com Tel: 3436-6852.

The cat is a dilettante in fur.

—Theophile Gautier COFFEE FOR A CAUSE

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Enjoy a great cup of coffee while helping support animal welfare programs.

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Proceeds from sales of Dawg-Gone Good Coffee are used to help animals in distress.

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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.

Visit www.fincaixobel.com

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.

SAILING VACATION: Belize Barrier Reef and Islands.

Sailing, Diving, Fishing, Kayaking, Snorkeling.

Río Dulce, Lake Izabal, Livingston waterfalls, and more. www.sailing-diving-guatemala.com

EMPLOYMENT Flex/Action script: Positions available for programmers (including trainees) staying or living in Antigua. Short and Long Term. See www.veeops. com/jobs or contact jobs@veeops.com TRAVEL COMPANY: w/ 10 years of Central American experience is looking for minimum 2-year-commitment for the following positions: sales (creative design & pricing of individualized travel for a wide variety of clients), & operations. Requirements: fluent English, strong computer skills & be a fit with our culture of honesty, sustainability & innovation.

Send detailed CV and cover letter to hr@viaventure.com International Tour Operator based in Antigua is looking for OPERATIONS & SUPPLY MGR. MUST HAVE: Management, leadership & administrative skills, multi tasking, Very Organized, Fully Bilingual. minimum commitment 2 years. Performance orientated. DESIRABLE: Customer service experience, country knowledge. Attractive terms & conditions.

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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, 54087057.

DOG TRAINING / EDUCACIÓN CANINA: Dale a tu mascota el mejor regalo. El Chucho Feliz. Tel: 3418-2243 info@elchuchofeliz.com. English/Spanish/French.

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.

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 I’ve got a new invention. It’s a revolving bowl for tired goldfish.

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We rescue suffering, homeless animals in dire need.

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Useful Expressions thanks to languagerealm.com

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REAL ESTATE: FOR RENT

REAL ESTATE: FOR SALE

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Furnished house 4-bedrooms, 3½ baths, Jacuzzi, chimney, Family, Living, laundry Room, Kitchen, Wi-Fi, garage, few blocks from park, gated residential, terrace. us$800/ monthly. Email contact: ventas1antigua@gmail.com BEAUTIFUL APARTMENTS: 2 bdrm, liv, din, laundry, fully-equipped kit, 2½ bath, cable TV, Wi-Fi, 24-hour security, cleaning service. 4 blocks from the park.

Daily, weekly or monthly. arteceramico12@hotmail. com Tels: 7832-7141, 5096-6740.

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

COMMERCIAL ANTIGUA OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE from $50 per month! Includes High-speed internet, free coffee, excellent atmosphere, all in central Antigua. Events and meeting room available. Impact Hub Antigua, 1a av. norte #12, or call 7758-9544.

BEAUTIFUL APARTMENT: Exclusive & secure area, quiet. Fully furnished, 2 bdrm, liv, fireplace, kitchen, garden, bath/hot water. Surrounded by trees. A special place! Info: 7934-6258, 5208-6202.

Furnished House 4 bedroom $800/mo, 3½ bathrooms, gated, Wi-Fi, Furnished Apartment: one bedroom, Wi-Fi gated $350/mo. Contact us at: ventas1antigua@gmail.com I wonder if other dogs think poodles are members of a weird religious cult.

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REAL ESTATE: FOR SALE ANTIGUA AREA Dramatic Mountain Reserve above Antigua-65 acres.

Great for Ecotourism Lodge with Zipline through Cloud Forest from continental divide. Base camp to climb Volcano Acatenango. 6,000ft2 fine buildings. Unique Opportunity! Call 3436-6852 or go to www.unrefugioenelmundo.com

450m2 lot for sale in Las Gravileas (Jacarandas) in La Antigua Guatemala Corner Lot No brokers Please call 4093-2195

Beautiful House in San Felipe de JesÚs, 1 mile from La Antigua Guatemala. 1,200 mts2, 10 rooms, 2 bathrooms, large garden w/ fountain & established fruit trees, lovely private courtyard, separate large warehouse w/ it’s own bathroom + another building w/space to add a bathroom. Separate car park w/10 parking spaces. Ideal for NGOs , schools, etc. Sale directly by owner. Please contact us at email: infocovashouse@gmail.com “GANGA” ELLEGANT APARTMENT for SALE: Antigua area; completely furnished w/ gorgeous views ; 2 bdrms; 2 baths; kitchen; dining area; sala; boutique interior garden w/fountain; fireplace in master bdrm; total security; personal parking. Further info: 7832-6472, 4087-0018.

CIUDAD VIEJA, Sacatepéquez Perfect home for growing family or NGO. The compound has more than 1300 meters of land and the home has over 600 sq meters of construction. 7 bedrooms, 4.5 bath. Call for more details. Carstens Bienes Raices S.A. (502) 7832-7600, 7832-7412.

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.

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La Reunion Golf Resort and Residencies is a world class residential project that you should consider for it’s luxury lifestyle and as an investment.

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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

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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!

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STEPS ON HOW TO NAVIGATE THE REAL ESTATE SALES PROCESS IN GUATEMALA

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— Check for a clear title — When the final price has been arrived at, the buyer and seller will use a lawyer to verify that the property title is clear of all liens and encumbrances.

— Sign the “Promesa de Compra Venta” — If this proves to be the fact, then the lawyer will draft an agreement referred to as a “Promesa de Compra Venta.” This document is a private document between the buyer and the seller and outlines all the conditions of the sale.

The normal conditions would be the actual selling price, the date of closing the sale, any items that may be included with the property etc.

— Put up your deposit — At this point, the buyer normally gives a non refundable deposit to the seller of an agreed amount. Make sure you’ve done your homework on the property before this point. If you don’t end up going forward with the transaction, you will not get your deposit back.

— Legally transfer title — When the agreed closing date arrives, the buyer and seller meet with the lawyer and enter into another agreement referred to as a “Compra Venta”. This document is the legal transfer of the title to the buyer.

The buyer is expected to present the balance of the purchase price at this time. This might make foreign buyers a little uneasy, but here in Guatemala the deposit is paid directly to the seller. If they receive no earnest money with the Promesa, there is no deal. There are no escrow accounts in the country involving real estate transactions, with a few exceptions.

— Register title — The lawyer will then present the “Compra Venta” document to the Central registry in Guatemala City, and within 30 days, the title will be recorded and the buyer will receive the legal document which is called the “Escritura”.

— Pay your sales tax — The government charges a sales tax equal to 12% of the registered value at the time of closing.

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Hostel La Sin Ventura ...............................

Hotel Aurora ..............................................

Hotel Casa de las Fuentes .......................

Hotel Casa del Parque .............................

Hotel Casa Noble .....................................

Hotel El Carmen ........................................

Hotel Las Camelias ..................................

Hotel Mesón del Valle .............................

Hotel Monasterio .....................................

Hotel San Jorge .........................................

Hotel San Rafael .......................................

Hotel Panchoy ...........................................

ANTIGUA Arrin Cuan ................................................... 63 Bagel Barn .................................................. 61 Café Condesa ............................................. 61 Café La Sin Ventura .................................. 61 Café Opera .................................................. 69 Casa Escobar .............................................. 5 Cerro San Cristobal ................................... 59 Chez Christophe ........................................ 62 Chocomuseo Café ..................................... 68 Cookies, Etc ................................................ 68 Dakota Diner ............................................. 68 Degustaantigua.com ............................... 62 Doña Luisa Xicotencatl ............................ 60 Doña Mile .................................................... 68 El Sabor del Tiempo .................................. 65 Epicure ......................................................... 57 Fridas ............................................................ 69 Frutos del Mar ............................................ 68 La Bicicleta de Juancho ........................... 68 La Casa del Ron .......................................... 65 La Cenicienta .............................................. 62 La Cuevita de Urquizu .............................. 63 La Estancia ...................................................63 La Estrella .....................................................62 La Fonda de la Calle Real ......................... 67 La Gastroteca .............................................. 65 Las Velas ..................................................... 71 Las Palmas .................................................. 62 Los Encuentros .......................................... 62 Los Tres Tiempos ........................................ 59 Mesón Panza Verde ................................... 55 Monoloco .................................................... 53 Ni Fu Ni Fa ................................................... 62 Pitaya Juice Bar ......................................... 62 Rainbow Café ............................................. 57 Samsara ...................................................... 63 Señor Pepian ............................................. 68 Ubi’s Sushi .................................................. 68 Vivero y Café La Escalonia ....................... 67 Welten .......................................................... 59

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GUATEMALA CITY Novo Hostal ............................................... 38 LAKE ATITLÁN B’alam’ya ....................................................

Hotel Dos Mundos (Pana) ......................

Hotel Real Santander ..............................

Jardines del Lago .....................................

Posada de Santiago (Santiago) ............

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PACIFIC COAST Asociación Ola Verde ...............................

Atelier del Mar ..........................................

Cafe Del Sol ................................................

Casa Bella ...................................................

Casas en Monterrico ...............................

Cayman Suites ..........................................

Club Isleta de Gaia ...................................

Hawaian Paradise .....................................

Hotel Dos Mundos ...................................

Hotel Honolulu .........................................

Hotel Pez de Oro .......................................

Hotel Playa Plana ......................................

Hotel Playa Saltamonte ..........................

Villa Kairos .................................................

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El PetÉn Hotel Ecológico y Rest. Mon ami .......... 80 RÍo Dulce Amatique Bay ........................................... 96 Hacienda Tijax ........................................... 96 Hotel Catamaran ...................................... 96 QUETZALTENANGO Casa Doña Mercedes ............................... 94

R ESAU R AN TS / BARS Quetzaltenango Cilantro y Perejil ........................................ 94 Shai Long .................................................... 94 Giuseppe´s Gourmet Pizza ..................... 94

EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE

Guatemala CITY Arrin Cuan ................................................... 36 Caffé De Fiori .............................................. 38 El Establo .................................................... 37 Monoloco ................................................... 38 Rattle & Hum ............................................. 36 Restaurante Altuna .................................. 37 Trovajazz ..................................................... 38 William Shakespeare Pub ....................... 38 TECPÁN Bonanza ....................................................... 95 Kape Paulinos ............................................ 95 Restaurante Chichoy ................................ 4 Trattoria La Nonna ................................... 95

Police: 110 Fire: 122 and 123

Tourist Police (Antigua): 7832-4131 Fire Dept: 7832-0234 Guatemala City Tourist Assistance: 1500 (24-hour) 106

SERVICES GUATEMALA CITY Angel Fire Kennels ...................................... 97 Budget Rent-a-Car ...................................... 33 Hertz ...............................................................109 Immigration Services ..................................97 Transcargo .....................................................35 Union Church ...............................................35 Antigua Antigua FM ................................................... 74 Frank Salon ....................................................49 Fumigadora Antigua ...................................48 Funky Monkey ..............................................53 Golden Studio ...............................................49 Impact Hub ...................................................28 Lux Aeterna Solar Systems ....................... 47 Niños de Guatemala .................................. 97 Renta Autos de Guatemala .......................51 Valhalla Macadamia Farm .........................48 Wings ..............................................................97 WTV service ..................................................9

SHOPS Guatemala City Bernina (Sewing Center) ............................35 House & Green ...................... inside cover Super Verduras ..............................................37 Vivero Botanik, S.A. ......................................33 ANTIGUA Acana ..............................................................50 Arima Premium Coffee .............................. 47 Ay Robot Comics ..........................................49 Casa de los Gigantes ...................................47 Casa Del Tejido ..............................................27 Colibrí Textiles ...............................................49 Ecofiltro ..........................................................13 El Cafetalito ...................................................7 El Mástil ..........................................................3 Ferretería España .........................................49 Jadesmeralda Boutique .............................11 Joyería del Angel ................... back cover La Casa del Conde (books, etc) .................49 Orgánica ........................................................44 Quetzalí ......................................................... 49 Ritual ............................................................. 49 The North Face .............................................1

CULTUR AL Guatemala City El Attico ..........................................................27 Museo Ixchel .................................................27 Museo Popol Vuh .........................................27 Antigua Chocomuseo .................................................27 Galería Arte y Color .....................................27 Galería Museo Centro de Arte Popular ...27 La Antigua Galería de Arte ........................29

H EA LTH S ERV I C ES GUATEMALA CITY Day & Night Assisted Living .................... 35 Dr. Milton Solis Plastic Surgery ................ 43 Antigua Antigua’s Gym .............................................. 39 Ceiba Porta Hotel Spa ................................ 43 Centro Naturista Milpas Altas .................. 39 Centro Visual G & G ..................................... 43 Clínica Veterinaria El Arca ......................... 50 Dermatologist Dr. Samayoa ..................... 42 Farmacia Ivory ............................................. 41 Gail Terzuola ................................................. 39 Gimnasio La Fabrica ................................... 42 Hospital Privado Hermano Pedro ............41 House of Health Sta. Lucía ........................ 43 Maxillofacial Center ................................... 42 Mind Gym .................................................... 42 Oasis Antigua Spa ...................................... 40 Optyma Esthetics ....................................... 39 Optyma Visión y Moda .............................. 41 Vet-Pro ........................................................... 50

REA L ES TATE Barrio de Antonelli ..................................... 103 Carstens S.A. ................................................. 103 House For Sale ............................................. 101 REMAX Colonial ........................................... 101 Lot for Sale, Antigua ................................... 102 Solutions Antigua ....................................... 103

TR AV EL / TO U RS Antigua Antigua Tours ............................................... 27 Barco Expeditions ....................................... 80 Filadelfia Coffee Adventure ...................... 2 Lax Travel ...................................................... 80 Maya Trails .................................................... 109 Monja Blanca ............................................... 81 Tabarini Rent a Car ...................................... 51 MISC. Adrenalina Tours ......................................... 94 Arcas Rescue Center .................................. 4 La Reunion Golf Resort .............................. 46 Pezza Rossa Private Buses ....................... 81 Rancho Carrillo ............................................ 2 Sailing Vacation ........................................... 96 Seakist Yacht Sales ...................................... 96 Trans Galgos ................................................. 81 Transportes Turísticos Atitrans ................ 80

SCHOOLS Antigua International School .................. 29 Christian Spanish Academy ..................... 45 Maximo Nivel ............................................... 97

Cats have a scam going—you buy the food, they eat the food, they go away; that’s the deal.

—Eddie Izzard A dog teaches a boy fidelity, perseverance, and to turn around three times before lying down.

—Robert Benchley

We have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to alter the trajectory of deforestation in Guatemala and to leave something pure and good for future generations of Guatemalans and foreign visitors.

Adventure group

Paradise in the Clouds

cont. from page 84

So the challenge remains. How in Guatemala can we create a new natural preserve that mimics the Monteverde Cloud Forest Preserve in Costa Rica, which brings in thousands of tourists from around the world and millions of dollars of income, while simultaneously protecting the forest? There is no blueprint for this process, yet we remain optimistic. We are gaining visibility. We are bringing in new biologists and new eco-tourists, and we are establishing working, trustful relationships with the indigenous communities around Cerro Amay while helping them to achieve many of their own goals through new, high-value specialty crops. We envision a slow groundswell of increasing public participation and ecological awareness, combined with sustainable development and the kind of investment opportunity that has helped lift other areas out of poverty. One thing is certain. We have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to alter the trajectory of deforestation in Guatemala and to leave something pure and good for future generations of Guatemalans and foreign visitors.

Birds nest Stalagmites

Philip in the Dragon Cave

Our next tour of the Guatemalan Highlands, cloud forest wilderness, and indigenous villages is scheduled for the end of February and early March, 2016. Tours are currently organized by Inchanted Journeys, with whom we cooperate closely.

Visit http://inchantedjourneys.com/ portfolio/guatemala-2016 for more information. Depending on the number of inquiries we receive, we may schedule additional tours for 2016.

Group size is held to a maximum of 10 clients plus our gringo and indigenous guides. We hope to hear from you! Visit www.forestprimeval.org 107

3rd PLACE by judges vote in the Revue Photo Contest, Pets.

“Mi mejor amigo: Chocolate” by Lorena Lemus Prize: Q50

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