Revue Magazine October 2016

Guatemala’s English-language Magazine October 2016 Year 25, No. 8

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guatemala insight by Elizabeth Bell

Hidden Crypts in La Antigua Honoring the dead

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profile by Linda Green

Sniffer Dogs

Guatemala’s training center for 4-legged agents

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travel

Beach Getaway includes nature and tranquility Isleta de Gaia

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community service

AASCA Leadership & Service Experience Teenagers learning communication and team-building

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community service by Maria Westfried

Team Building by Balambe

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

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

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

Creative workshops help make strong teams

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agriculture

More than Coffee to Survive Farmers rely on the sale of coffee to feed their families

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Amalia’s kitchen by Amalia Moreno-Damgaard

A Cheesy Culture (with recipe)

Cooking with Guatemalan artisan cheeses

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finance by John Ohe

The Tax Corner

PHOTO CONTEST “Pets in Guatemala” All of the Oct. entrants can be seen at REVUEmag.com Here are the winners:

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Cindy Lorenzo Luis Hernández García Javier Contreras Silvia Escobar Claudia Viglianesi Héctor Zamora

Social Security for U.S. Expats and Dual Citizens

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From the publishers Guatemala’s English-language Magazine REVUEmag.com • consultas@revuemag.com Publishers/Editors John & Terry Kovick Biskovich Associate Editor Matt Bokor General Manager José Caal Photography César Tián, Luis Toribio Graphic Designer Hadazul Cruz Webmaster / Social Media JB Contributing Photographers Nelo Mijangos, Willy Posadas La Antigua Manager César Tián Production Director Mercedes Mejicanos Administrative Assistant María Solís Systems Luis Juárez Distribution César Tián, Oscar Chacón, Luis Toribio Maintenance Silvia Gómez Sales Representatives Ivonne Pérez, César Tián, Denni Marsh, Fernando Rodas, Luis Toribio, Lena Johannessen, José Pablo Visquerra Printed by PRINT STUDIO Publishing Company producciones publicitarias Estrella antigua, S.A.

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nimals have feelings, too, so they shouldn’t be treated like they don’t feel anything.” —María Andreé P. , age 13, middle schoolstudent, Colegio Interamericano, Guatemala City. ​ This month we celebrate animals with a reminder that Oct. 4 is World Animal Day and The Blessing of the Animals which coincides with St. Francis’ Feast Day. Entries in this month’s photo contest, Pets in Guatemala, confirms that there are a lot of beloved pets. And for some very special dogs they were chosen, as Linda Green explains, to become Sniffer Dogs. There is a sprinkling, too, of quotes about animals that are both amusing and thoughtful. ​With the Día de Todos Santos (All Saints Day) and Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) on Nov. 1 & 2, Elizabeth Bell provides an interesting connection with Hidden Crypts in La Antigua. Community work is all about being of service, through AASCA Leadership teenagers learn about communication and team-building. Our thanks to Maria Westfried for the scoop on BalamBe. “None of us is as smart as all of us!” (Ken Blanchard) is just one of the guiding quotes at workshops conducted by BalamBe that help make stronger teams. Next up, The Coffee Trust explains why it takes More than Coffee in order for small farmers to survive. ​For cheese lovers, Amalia Moreno-Damggard offers A Cheesy Culture. If you yearn for a tranquil get-away and an uncrowded beach, Isleta de Gaia may be just the place you’re looking for. ​On the entertainment front there are 53 Datebook listings that include art exhibitions, musical concerts, dance performances, lectures and courses, benefits, tours and Halloween parties galore.

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“Inseparable Friends” Cerro La Muela, Quetzaltenango

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Hidden Crypts in La Antigua

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eople have always been fascinated with how cultures bury and honor their dead. As many begin to decorate cemeteries in Guatemala in preparation for All Saint’s Day (Nov. 1) and the Day of the Dead (Nov. 2), we reflect on our deceased loved ones. The cemetery in La Antigua Guatemala was not founded until 1834 at San Lazaro — previously used as a lepers’ colony. It is not common knowledge that everyone was buried in crypts in their churches in colonial times.

When the Spanish came to Guatemala in 1524 they brought their traditions with them. Villages (pueblos) were formed after the 1540s with a Catholic church in the center of the plaza. All the churches had crypts for burials. While crypts are found in excavations in Antigua’s churches, we know very little about them. The deceased were buried under a dirt floor inside the crypt with lime and, after some time, the bones were moved into an ossuary in the same crypt. Coffins were not 14

common, and it was very rare to have a tombstone. Crypts were not visited by the living.

The Cathedral of San José has some of the few crypts visitors may visit, including one under the King’s Chapel that is currently used by Maya spiritual guides for ceremonies. Under the main altar, the remains of the Conqueror Pedro de Alvarado and family, Bishop Francisco Marroquín and the historian Bernal Díaz del Castillo were believed to have been buried. The remains were excavated in 1943 and put in a box in the local courthouse. When our team from CNPAG (Consejo Nacional Para ...continued page 78

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others are fully trained and already working. Untrained dogs are generally between a year and 18 months of age. They are chosen for what is termed as high drive and ball-obsessiveness. These are characteristics that set them apart from pet dogs and traits that make them less desired and more difficult to live with in a home setting. The breeds that we saw were Dutch and German Shepherds, Malinois, Golden Retrievers and Labradors.

Breeds most often used are Shepherds, Golden Retrievers and Labradors

Sniffer Dogs A visit to Guatemala’s training center for 4-legged agents.

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here is a prevalent myth about drug-detecting dogs in Guatemala and elsewhere. Many people believe that these dogs are exposed to the drugs they detect, and are in effect addicted to them, which is why they seek them out. They are absolutely not given drugs, nor are they addicted to them. There are a lot of other misunderstandings about working dogs, and so we decided to go directly to the source to find out exactly how these amazing animals are trained.

We visited the Escuela Centroamericana de Entrenamiento Canino to talk to the trainers and see the dogs in action. This school is a joint operation run by the Subdirección General de Análisis e Información Antinárcotica (SGAIA) and the Policia Nacional Civil (PNC).

The school trains agents and handlers for all of Central America and some South American countries, and some of the dogs it trains are deployed to these countries as well.

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The dogs are all purchased in the U.S. and flown to Guatemala.

After they acclimate to their new surroundings they begin their training. Some of the dogs will be narcotic-detection dogs, some will work as explosives-detection dogs, and two of the dogs we met are cell-phone detection dogs (used to find cell phones hidden by prison inmates).

The future drug-detection dog begins his training by watching a Training box

and fetch with their handler, abundant praise and affection. Dogs and their handlers are deployed all over Guatemala. A delegation is permanently stationed at the international airport in Guatemala City, in the Petén, and at the seaports.

Drug-detection dogs’ careers generally span about 10 years, after which they are almost always adopted by their handlers.

handler insert a tennis ball in a specially built wooden box with a large hole on top. He is then released to go get the ball. The hole is large enough for him to insert his nose, but too small for him to remove the ball. He is rewarded for inserting his nose by a game of fetch (using a ball hidden on the handler’s body). When the dog is reliably running to the box and inserting his muzzle after many repetitions, a mix of four odors is introduced into a separate space in the box.

Eventually, the tennis ball is removed from the box and the dog marks on the odor instead of the ball. Unloaded boxes are gradually added. The dog is only rewarded with fetch games if he chooses the odor-loaded box.

The drug-detection dogs are trained with pseudo-odors.

Real drugs are not used in training. The odors that most dogs are trained to detect are heroin, cocaine, marijuana and currency. Once the dog is reliably detecting the four-odor cocktail, the odors are separated, and the dog then learns to mark each distinct odor for its handler, or any combination of odors. The cell-phone detection dogs are trained to detect the scent of electronic components in phones and computers.

As the dog learns the game, more boxes are introduced, the locations are varied and distractions are added, and the target odors are hidden in different, more complicated spaces.

The dogs are never directly exposed to the drugs they detect, and for them, their job is a wonderful game to play with their handler. Their pay check for a find is playing tug

Criminals beware! Dogs are incredibly adept at this game. They cannot be tricked.

They WILL find drugs, even in the most minuscule of quantities and regardless of what is used to hide a particular scent. Dogs’ sense of olfaction is exquisitely developed and they literally see the world through their noses. The smell-detecting centers in the human brain weighs about half an ounce, while the average dog’s olfactory bulb weighs about 2 ounces.

Drug-detection dogs’ careers generally span about 10 years, after which they are almost always adopted by their handlers and retired to live out the rest of their lives as pets in the handler’s home.

According to the book “How Dogs Think” by neuropsychological researcher Stanley Coren, the proportion of the dog’s brain that is devoted to analyzing smells is 40 times greater than that of humans, and dogs are able to identify smells between 1,000 and 10,000 times better than humans are able.

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Nature & Tranquility await at remote Beach Getaway

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hidden gem on a remote island on Guatemala’s south coast, Isleta de Gaia is a rustic yet chic resort that attracts curious travelers looking to de-stress and disconnect in a secluded, oceanfront setting.

Isleta de Gaia, which opened in 2000 and was completed renovated in 2010, has nine charming, thatch-roof bungalows (six simple dwellings, 3 guests maximum, and three doubles, six-person maximum, each with private bath) situated on a pristine beach near Las Lisas.

Home to about 100 families, the area is so remote it didn’t have electricity until hotel owner Frederic, originally from France, managed to bring it to the island.

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Named after the Mother Earth goddess in Greek mythology, Isleta de Gaia has built an eclectic following of artists, writers, honeymooners and others looking for an alternative to the usual tourist destinations.

The secluded resort is sandwiched between the rolling Pacific Ocean and the tranquil Laguna de Chiquimulilla, which guests cross by boat after arriving at Las Lisas.

The menu, not surprisingly, features seafood, such as rum-flamed shrimp and sole a la plancha, as well as refreshing salads. The restaurant also offers a complete choice of drinks.

By design, there’s not much to do except to take long walks along a beautiful beach, sway in waterfront hammocks or swim in the resort’s large, freshwater pool.

Visitors will most likely see fishermen skillfully casting their bulky nets into the water while pelicans, egrets, herons and an occasional flamingo explore the shore.

The hotel provides kayaks and boogie boards and can make arrangements for bird-watching tours in the dense mangrove forest. Free wi-fi is also available.

Given its remote setting, accessible only by boat, guests are asked to make reservations two to three days before arriving to give hotel staff time to get sufficiently supplied.

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Scott Garrison, director of both Ceiba and Buena Onda, coordinated and ran the community-service events. A teacher by trade, Garrison believes that service holds some of the greatest learning potential, and that that learning is not confined to a particular age group or social situation. For the AASCA event he collaborated with some of Antigua’s finest projects to develop 20 simultaneous projects for participants. ...continued page 70

American Schools of Central America Leadership and Service Experience Teenagers learning communication, team-building and community service

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wo-hundred teenagers from all over Central America came to La Antigua Guatemala Sept. 7-10 to attend the Association of American Schools of Central America (AASCA) Leadership and Service Experience. Organized by AASCA and hosted by the Village School in Guatemala City, the four days encompassed two of communication and team-building activities from Balambe, a teambuilding, adventure and leadership group, and two of communityservice learning, presented jointly by Ceiba, an international experiential learning organization for high school teens and university students, and Buena Onda, an Antigua-based volunteer and NGO resource center.

Students were challenged to examine their own place in a global community and to apply the skills they developed in Antigua to their lives at home or anywhere else in the world.

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Team Building by BalamBe

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he most important factor in achieving an organization’s goals is if its members can work as an efficient team. BalamBe has been building better teams for the last eight years and now offers workshops in La Antigua Guatemala.

The most important factor in achieving an organization’s goals is if its members can work as an efficient team.

Guatemalan founder Axel Alburez has been a serial business entrepreneur for over 30 years, but his true passion is service and being outdoors.

Alburez’s experience as a river guide led him to want to build teams not just for a day of eco-adventure fun on the river, but to help any team grow.

He started BalamBe by responding to a need to train young indigenous leaders with creative techniques to help them develop their communities.

BalamBe’s thought-provoking and creative workshops grew popular and not just with NGOs, but many businesses also wanted outdoor leadership...continued page 82 development services.

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DateBook Datebook OCTOBER 2016

guide to culture and upcoming events compiled by mercedes mejicanos

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Sun., 9am-8pm FANS SAGA STAR WARS CELEBRATION, Expositions, souveniers, toys for sale and surprises. Q35. Ref: pg. 102. Camino Real Antigua (info@starfansguatemala.com), 7a calle poniente #33B, La Antigua

Sat., 7:30pm CINÉ-CONCERT featuring French accordionist Virgile who adds music to silent films (Keaton, Charlie Chaplin) taking the audience on a journey through a time gone by. Free, incls. coffee tasting, food also available.

Iglesia y convento de las Capuchinas, 2a av. norte & 2a calle oriente, La Antigua

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Tues BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS Animals 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

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Tues., 6:30pm ART Diálogos, painting and sculpture by Argentina Díaz, Carlos González, Frank Santos, Josué Betancourt, Mynor Paiz and Walter Castillo. Museo Ixchel, 6a calle final, z. 10, Guatemala City Thurs. PHOTOGRAPHY The Historical Photographic Exposition of Cadaver Dissection. Through Nov. 4. See highlight, pg. 26. MUSAC, 9a av. & 9a calle, z. 1, Guatemala City

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Tues. ART El Arte de la Protección Pro Plan by Jorge Mazariegos, organized by Purina Pro Plan. Through Sept. 17. Galería Fundación Rozas Botrán, Paseo Cayalá, z. 16, Guatemala City

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Thurs., 6pm BENEFIT Wine Tasting taught by a sommelier, Q80 per person. Proceeds to benefit volunteer’s who are developing cultural activities at a legendary Antigua landmark, the Casa Popenoe.

There will be a specially-priced dinner option after this activity. El Sereno, 4a av. norte #16, La Antigua

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Mon., 6pm ART Intimidad, sculpture. Collective. Museo Ixchel, 6a calle final, z. 10, Guatemala City

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Mon., 6-9pm FUNDRAISER Dinner at Café Condesa to benefit LAVOSI: Las Voces Del Silencio, a non-profit school that educates deaf children in Sacatepéquez. A portion of the proceeds (ordering from the menu) will support the teachers at the school for 2017. Café Condesa is also offering a special dinner for four with 100% of the proceeds going to LAVOSI. Come and bring your friends, a delicious dinner to support lifechanging work. RESERVATION & INFO tel: 4082-2278, len.aron51@gmail. com. Café Condesa, 5a av. facing Central Park, La Antigua

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Tues., 5:30pm (English) TALK Asociación Educando Guatemala: Reinforcing rural inclusive education in Guatemala works to address the needs of children in Chimaltenango by partnering with local schools to provide health and nutrition services as well as supplimental teacher training. All its programs are implemented with strategic and innovative methods bearing in mind the realities of the rural areas in which these schools operate. National and international donors play an important role in helping achieve these goals. Join them to learn more about this important work.

Children are our future. Suggested donation Q25, all which goes directly to this NGO. Info. & reservations, tel: 7832-1919.

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

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

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Fri., 6:30pm FRENCH COOKING CLASS Tartaleta de limón con merengue flameado by chef Benajmin Baretzki. Q75. Registration please, tel: 7832-8910. Alianza Francesa, 2a av. sur #25, La Antigua

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Sat., 4-7pm ART Featuring the work of Mexican artist Jorge Mercado in a very special exhibit Viaje A Las Profundidades. The collection gathers woodblocks, lithographs that depicts Mexico’s veneration of death. Jorge Mercado’s work rummages deep into a sinister though not menacing world. More than 20 woodblocks, lithographs and aquatints will be on display. Come and meet the artist, he will be present at the opening. Open through November. La Antigua Galería de Arte, 5a av. norte #29, La Antigua

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Sat., 4-7pm MUSIC Zarabanda bringing back popular marimba dance traditions. Four well-known marimbas will be playing: Marimba Mi Bella Antigua, Marimba Academia de San Lucas Sacatepéquez, Marimba Los Nazarenos, Marimba Maderas Chapinas. Traditional food for sale. Real Palacio de los Capitanes Generales, Main Square, La Antigua

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Wed., 3pm (English) 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 Café Condesa, Central Park; return by 5pm. FREE! La Antigua

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Thurs. PHOTOGRAPHY The Historical Photographic Exposition of Cadaver Dissection directed by architect Diana Córdova, along with museum curators. MUSAC, 9a av. & 9a calle, z. 1, Guatemala City.

THE RE-BIRTH OF DISSECTION—Strategy to Teach the Anatomical Sciences unique photo exhibition, depicting Guatemalan surgeons as they dissected human cadavers for improved medical instruction for future doctors, will be on display this month at MUSAC Museum in Guatemala City.

The Historical Photographic Exposition of Cadaver Dissection captures the work of Dr. Ariadna Cifuentes, founder of the Laboratory of Human Anatomy at the University of San Carlos-Occidente Medical and Surgical School, along with her fellow second-year medical school professors. In addition to educational aspects, the dissections also broke the barriers of the last half-century to preserve the right of using cadavers to teach science.

The doctors took as an example the courage of Galeno from the second century, Hippocrates from the fifth century, and Leonardo da Vinci of the 15th century to extend a legacy in the anatomical sciences to better understand the human essence.

The dissections, which began in 2013, were photographed by the renowned Quetzalteco Harry Díaz.

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Tues., 5:30pm TALK Mayan Dances performed by children within the Nuevo Amanecer (New Dawn) program, a charity dedicated to helping more than 30 indigenous children in San Andrés Itzapa. Its vision is to facilitate self-sufficiency for families living in poverty and empower them to upgrade their quality of life through education. It also endeavors to preserve and strengthen the cultural identity of the Maya people most especially through language and dance which are currently being lost at an alarming rate. Suggested donation Q25, all which goes directly to the NGO. Info. & reservations, tel: 7832-1919. Rainbow Café, 7a av. sur #8, La Antigua

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Wed., 6:30pm ART Abrazo de Hilos y Pigmentos by David Ordóñez. Museo Ixchel, 6a calle final, z. 10, Guatemala City

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Thurs. HOLIDAY Día de la Revolución Most businesses and banks will be closed. Plan ahead.

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Wed., 6:30pm ART Trazos de Luz 2017, a collective by FUNDAL. Galería Guatemala, 6a av. 9-08, z. 9, Guatemala City 26

Sat., 9:30-1pm (Spanish) CURSO Regulación Natural de Estrés, Técnicas de Relajación, Meditación y Revitalización. For additional information call 4155-4412 (ver anuncio pg. 29). Vegetarian Restaurant Rey Sol, 11 calle 5-51, z. 1, Guatemala City

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Tues., 6pm PHOTOGRAPHY Inauguration, Homenaje a La Antigua Guatemala. Sor Juana de Maldonado (Museo de Semana Santa), 4a calle oriente #45-A, La Antigua

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Wed., 2:30pm HALLOWEEN HANDICRAFTS for kids. Q30.

Registration required, tel: 7832-8910. Alianza Francesa, 2a av. sur #25, La Antigua

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Tues., 5:30pm (English) TALK Mujeres Artesanas de Paz EducArte (MAP-ED) is a local nonprofit works for women, children and teen rights through education and health services. It manages and develops programs including education, age appropriate comprehensive sexual health education, promoting the arts as a means of selfexpression and awareness campaigns to prevent violence against women and more. At its core, MAP-ED is united by a vision of a better and more just world for all. Donation Q25, all which goes directly to this NGO. Info. & reservations, tel: 7832-1919. Rainbow Café, 7a av. sur #8, La Antigua 28

Thurs., 6:30pm (Spanish) CONFERENCE La Iconografía del Vaso del Dios del Maiz by Vilma Fialko. Q30. More info, tel: 23387836. Museo Popol Vuh, 6a calle final, z.

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Fri., 7pm DANCE Cementerio San Lázaro, 5a calle poniente final, La Antigua

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Sat., 12-4pm BENEFIT A Howling Good Time Doggie Halloween Party (and human luncheon) dress up event with prizes for the most original doggie costume, best couple (doggie & human) costume plus a raffle! 35% of all food & beverage sales benefit Antigua Street Dogs spay/neuter clinics for low-income pet owners. Q25 advance registration incls. raffle ticket (available at Del Arco or visit Antigua Street Dogs FB page.) For more info. contact Sue Bohenstengel, tel: 4226-2810 or Suesba2002@yahoo.com Del Arco Restaurant (under the arch) 5 av. norte #28, La Antigua

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Fri., 8pm (Spanish) THEATER ¡Hay! Si lo hubiéramos sabido antes directed by Rosa María Ruiz Porras. Cementerio San Lázaro, 5a calle poniente final, La Antigua

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Wed., 7pm MUSIC Concert by Orquesta Sinfónica Juvenil de San Juan Comalapa. Cocktail. Iglesia y convento de las Capuchinas, 2a av. norte & 2a calle oriente, La Antigua

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Sat., 7:30pm MUSIC Classic music concert by French Duo Commixtus. Food and beverages for sale. Info., tel: 7832-8910. Colegio Santo Tomás de Aquino, 1a avenida norte #23, La Antigua

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Thurs., 4pm (Spanish) CONFERENCE Cómo leer el Quijote by Erick Graff. Q30/Q15 students with carnet & tourist guides. Casa Popenoe, 6a calle oriente #16, La Antigua

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Sat., 8pm MUSIC Canto Bohemio, if you love bohemian music you won’t want to miss this performance! Main Square, La Antigua

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Thurs., 7pm MUSIC Concert

by Orquesta Sinfónica Juvenil Alide Foppa. Iglesia y convento de las Capuchinas, 2a av. norte & 2a calle oriente, La Antigua You can also view DATEBOOK online TheAntiguaGuide.com/calendar

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Sat., 8:30-1pm (Spanish) CURSO Prevención de Cáncer, diabetes y Cardiopatías. For additional information call 4155-4412 (ver anuncio pg.

29). Club Industrial, Edificio Cámara de la Industria, level 16, Ruta 6, 9-21, z. 4, Guatemala City

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MON-FRI 9:00 to 17:00 SAT 9:00 to 13:00 - Closed Sunday 6 Calle final, zona 10 Universidad Francisco Marroquín Guatemala City Tels: (502) 2338-7836, 2338-7896

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I’m suspicious of people who don’t like dogs. But I trust a dog when it doesn’t like a person. —Ron Burgundy

1a calle poniente #51, La Antigua Tel: 7832-3169 alidaperez@itelgua.com

No one appreciates the very special genius of your conversation as the dog does. —Christopher Morley

REGULACIÓN NATURAL DEL ESTRES

CURSO DE PREVENCIÓN DE CANCER, DIABETES Y CARDIOPATÍAS

Técnicas de Relajación, Meditación y Revitalización.

Sábado 22 de Oct. Horario: 9:30 a 13 horas Restaurante Vegetariano, “Rey Sol”.

11 calle 5-51 zona 1, Guatemala Ciudad.

Expositor: Maestro Luis Moreno Balandrán.

Nutriólogo, Naturopata, experto en Acupuntura y Medicina China, Profesor de Yoga y Meditación. Universidad de Monterrey, Mexico.

INVITA: ACCIÓN POR LA UNIDAD MUNDIAL. A.U.M. Donación: Q250 (una persona) Q450 (dos personas). Incluye Coffee-break. SE EXTENDERÁ DIPLOMA DE PARTICIPACIÓN

Sabado 29 de Octubre.

Horario: 8:30 a 13:00 horas Lugar: Club Industrial. Edificio Camara de Industria, Nivel 16.

Dirección: Ruta 6, 9-21 zona 4. Parqueo anexo. Guatemala, Ciudad.

Expositor: Maestro Luis Moreno Balandrán.

Iridólogo, Herbalista y Terapeuta Alternativo desde 1,980.

INVITA ACCIÓN POR LA UNIDAD MUNDIAL, A.U.M. Donación: Q350.00 (una persona) Q650.00 (dos personas) Incluye Coffee-break SE EXTENDERÁ DIPLOMA DE PARTICIPACIÓN

Forma de Pago: Depósito bancario BANCO BANRURAL. Depósitos monetarios Cta. No. 33-3402-6954. A nombre de: Acción por la Unidad Mundial. O en efectivo, el día del evento. Información Adicional: 4155-4412 - email: aum_guatemala@yahoo.com

PLAN AHEAD - NOVEMBER Nov. 12, 6pm ART Inauguration cocktail, Don Quijote de la Mancha by renowned artist César Fortuny. Through Jan. 30, 2017. Santo Domingo del Cerro, La Antigua Nov. (date to be announced), ART Andanzas, Amores, Aventuras y Tradiciones featuring the work of Guatemalan artist César Fortuny. Hotel Casa Domingo, La Antigua 29

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throughout the month ART Sumergido by Rafael Augusto Larios. Through Nov. 7. Galería Panza Verde, 5a av. sur #19, La Antigua

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Mon., 8pm HALLOWEEN Pako Rodríguez and LNA, La Niña Almendra. Cover Q175, includes all the beer you can drink. Camino Real Antigua (tel: 7873-7000), 7a calle poniente #33B, La Antigua

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Mon. evening HALLOWEEN The ultimate dance party with Danzón. Fridas Cocina Mexicana & Bar, 5a av. norte #29, next to the arch, La Antigua

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Mon., 7pm HALLOWEEN Drinks specials, live music, prizes for best dressed and more! Info. & reservations, tel: 7832-1919. Rainbow Café, 7a av. sur #8, La Antigua

ART Expo Limítrofe, by Josué Romero, Norman Morales, Sergio Valencia and Erick Menchú. Galería del Centro, 5a av.

12-38, z.1, Guatemala City PHOTO Expo-sale Bellezas de la Naturaleza by Giusseppe Tarnero, 40 landscape photos from around the world.

Alianza Francesa, 2a av. sur #25, La Antigua 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; private tours avail., tel: 7922-6600. Visit www.commonhope.org La Antigua

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Mon., 7pm-midnight BENEFIT A Howlin’ Halloween Dance Party, costume contest, complimentary food, & cash bar. Free entrance.

Proceeds from the “donation box” benefit Ayuda Para La Salud de Perros y Gatos, a charity which provides sterilizations for dogs and cats to humanely reduce overpopulation and unwanted animals in the Lake Atitlán area. La Palapa, Panajachel, Lake Atitlán

COURSE (Spanish) Wednesdays, 6:308:30pm Nuestra Señora del Rosario, dos Ciudades Devotas. Four sessions and 2 guided visits. Q1,375. For details tel: 2338-7836. Museo Popol Vuh, 6a calle final, z. 10, Guatemala City

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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

TOUR (English) Thursdays, 8:30am Niños de Guatemala Ciudad Vieja, you’ll see where many families work and live.

Also, visit the school built by Niños de Guatemala. Q270/Q200, students. Proceeds benefit Niños de Guatemala projects. Info., Antigua_office@ninosdeguatemala.org; tel: 7832-8033. La Antigua/ Ciudad Vieja COURSE (Spanish) Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 & Nov. 5 & 12, 9:30am-12:30pm. Elaboración de piezas de Nacimiento by Luis Midence. Q2,840./Q2,460. students with carnet., includes materials.

Reservations required, tel: 2338-7836.

Museo Popol Vuh, 6a calle final, z. 10, Guatemala City

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Te invitamos a participar en nuestro CONCURSO FOTOGRÁFICO de Noviembre 2016 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 para el crédito a: photos@revuemag.com

We invite you to participate in our MONTHLY PHOTO CONTEST for November 2016 with the theme: FOOD in Guatemala Please send ONE (1) HIGH RES photo with caption/location and your name & website for the credit line to: photos@revuemag.com

There will be prizes for winning photos including Q200 for both 1st Place categories. More information at REVUEmag.com Habrá premios para las fotos ganadoras, incluye Q200 para los dos primeros lugares. Para más información REVUEmag.com Submissions entered by the 12th of OCTOBER will be eligible.

Serán elegibles las fotos que se reciban hasta el 12 de Octubre de 2016

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La Cueva de Panza Verde

El Establo

Wednesdays, 8-10pm — Margie Sheran (Classical & Modern Piano). Q35 cover

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

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

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

Thursdays, Oct. 20 & 27 8-10pm — Nelson Lunding (piano and vocals). Q35 cover Fridays, 8-10pm — Cuban Trio (Piano, congas, flute). Q35 cover Saturdays, 8-10pm — Z’Eduardo Martins (Samba Jazz). Q35 cover

14 calle 5-08, zona 10, Guatemala City

RATTLE ‘N HUM

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

Los Tres Tiempos

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

Wednesdays and Saturdays — Different guest artists

Sundays — 2-5pm: Live music: Bolero

EPICURE RESTAURANT Del Arco Restaurant

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

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

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

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

Fridas

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

Trova Jazz

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

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

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Wednesday, Oct. 12 — Perrozompopo from Nicaragua

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 — Different Guest artists Fridays, 8pm — Different guest musicians host the night!

Saturdays, 8pm — Gravity: Reggae and more, Latino sounds Sundays, 7:30pm — Jon Fritz plays acoustic guitar and sings as a solo act. His style is classified as “classic rock in English”. He has been in the music entertainment business for over 20 years and his 250+ song catalog is a testament to his talent and versatility.

CERRO SAN CRISTÓBAL

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

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

Las Palmas

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

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

Arrin Cuan

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

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

Sundays — Live marimba music

Caoba Farms

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

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

Kape Paulinos

tel: 7840-3806 Km 87.5 Carretera Interamericana, Tecpán

Sundays — 1 to 4pm: Live marimba band

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THROUGHOUT THE MONTH FARMERS MARKET Saturdays, 9am-3pm. Enjoy fun activities for the whole family, live music, Guatemala´s only organic salad bar, local vendors, great food, local beers and natural drinks and much more. Also, La Tienda features organically-grown vegetables, fruits plus health suppliments, fresh eggs, kombucha, pastas, honey, bread, cookies, fine oils, fresh cream, cheese, ice cream, chocolates, cookies plus soap, shampoos and much more! Directions to Caoba Farms: (approx. 10 min from Central Park.) Walk south on 5a av, past the Hotel Porta Antigua, Mesón Panza Verde and the Vivero la Escalonia, watch for directional signs.

Free hourly shuttle available. More info., tel: 7758-9510. Caoba Farms, La Antigua

plan ahead for november Nov. 1 DÍA DE TODOS SANTOS (All Saints Day) Giant kites are flying in many towns, including Santiago and Sumpango Sacatepéquez. Most banks and businesses will be closed. Countrywide

Nov. 5, 5-10pm (English/Spanish) BENEFIT Bingo Night, great prizes and some fabulous grand prizes! Special prices for food and drink, families welcome! Q50 per bingo cards, all proceeds benefit Open Windows Learning center.

Casa Blanca Hotel y Restaurante, 5a av. sur #13, La Antigua Nov. 10 & 12 AVOCADO FESTIVAL Love the avocados? If so, you’re going to love this festival!

Casa Popenoe, 6a calle oriente #16, La Antigua

Nov. 2 DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS (Day of the Dead) Guatemalans prepare fiambre, visit cemeteries and bring flowers to honor departed family members and friends. Most banks and businesses will be closed both days. Countrywide

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Nov. 12, 7:30pm PIANO CONCERT

by Le Ray. Free. Info., reservations, tel: 7832-8910. Organized by Alianza Francesa. Mesón Panza Verde, 5a av. sur #19, La Antigua

Nov. 6, 9am-3pm BENEFIT Medieval Family Fun Run & Music Festival The fantasy 3-kilometer fun run with participants dressed as medieval knights.

Also, enjoy live music, food, raffles, fun for the whole family!

Q100, adults/Q50, children. Proceeds go towards the purchase of musical instruments and music school scholarships for impoverished (and talented) children in neighboring communities. For more info., antiguagreenschool@gmail.com, tel: 4060-0023. Antigua Green School, La Antigua TBA 6pm BENEFIT Namaste invites you to enjoy delicious offerings provided by over 10 Antigua restaurants plus a silent auction, 50 items incl. art by local & international artists, hotel rooms at Lake Atitlán, Antigua Canopy Tours, skin care from Lava and Tierra, local artisan bags and massages from Ceiba Porta Spa and Prana Holistic Center and much more.

Donation Q250 per ticket/Q400 for 2 tickets. All proceeds benefit Namaste, www. namastedirect.org. More info., contact karen@namaste-direct.org, tel:3042-7865.

Venue: Casa Convento Concepción, 4a calle oriente #41, La Antigua

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

Café Bar Meals Drinks

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

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

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

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

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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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The sale of coffee is not enough to provide a sustainable income for coffee farmers and their families.

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More than Coffee to Survive

t’s no secret that coffee is a volatile crop. Depending on demand and production, the cost of whole-bean coffee can fluctuate dramatically. While this affects the consumer, it has a greater impact on farmers. Coffee consumers may rely on coffee’s rich caffeine to energize their days, but farmers rely on the sale of coffee to feed their families, educate their children, provide healthcare, keep their homes safe and tend their fields. Simply put, the sale of coffee—even during a great year for farmers—isn’t enough to cover the costs of all these basic human needs. Coffee farmers need more than coffee to survive.

For hundreds of years the farmers who now grow specialty coffee were subsistence farmers who survived on the food produced on their lands. They weren’t wealthy, but they could feed their families.

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Coffee consumers may rely on coffee’s rich caffeine to energize their days, but farmers rely on the sale of coffee to feed their families. changed this relationship. Instead of relying on their own production, indigenous farmers became reliant on cash to support their livelihoods.

This reliance on cash caused farmers to cease diversifying their fields to only grow coffee. There were multiple costs brought about by this choice. First, farmers became reliant on coffee—and thus an external economic system—instead of their own ingenuity to feed their families.

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Antonio Puente Caba, a coffee farmer in the Ixil region of Guatemala, has been growing coffee for 25 years.

Second, the land on which they planted coffee began to deteriorate because it lacked the diverse nutrients provided by numerous crops. Third, coffee farmers and their families began experiencing los meses flacos (the lean months) where income from coffee dried up and there wasn’t enough food in the home. These are just three of the numerous costs associated with the choice to rely entirely on coffee as a means of income.

Without a doubt, coffee is not enough for farmers and their families to live prosperous lives. The Coffee Trust, a non-profit organization working in the Ixil region of Guatemala, runs all of its programs with this mentality.

Instead of implementing a single program in multiple regions, The Coffee Trust implements four programs in Ixil: la roya (coffee rust fungus) recovery, education, food sovereignty and health, and economic diversification. All four have multiple layers that impact all levels in the Ixil community.

Economic diversification is one of the most important programs to ensure the success of the others. The Coffee Trust believes that for farmers and their families to be prosperous they must have alternative forms of income to supplement coffee. Its vision is for farmers to be self-sustaining so that when there’s a good year in coffee production and prices, the farmers have a great year, but when there’s a bad year, the farmers are still able to feed

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The Coffee Trust works to empower the young members of the communities in the Ixil region by providing scholarships to deserving students in need and by helping.

their families, provide education for their children, and healthcare for the entire household.

“I have six children. Before la roya [coffee rust fungus] affected my plantation I harvested 18-20 quintals of coffee per year. When la roya hit I harvested four quintals.” –Tomás Cobo Solis, Roya Recovery Project participant.

Economic diversification can take many forms. The Coffee Trust supports a women’s micro-credit and lending program, a honey program, a chicken program related to food sovereignty, and a weaving program. Women run the majority of these programs, as the men are still highly occupied with the cultivation and sale of coffee.

The women’s micro-credit program—Chajulense de Mujeres—is already self-sustaining, and The Coffee Trust sees the success of that program reaching out to the others taking place in the region. Change will be slow, but The Coffee Trust maintains a vision that in several years the other programs will be self-sufficient as well.

Of course, Ixil is not the only coffee-growing community affected by the cost of cash-for-coffee. It is important that coffee farmers worldwide, and the organizations that support them, invest in economic opportunities beyond coffee. The Coffee Trust stands for all farmers to be as self-sufficient as they were before the introduction 40

of coffee into their lifestyles. Where some may fear that an independent farmer will no longer have the need to produce coffee, The Coffee Trust knows that farmers are proud of their coffee and will not stop producing it when their circumstances change. Indeed, we’re more likely to see a new generation of prospering, small-scale coffee farmers if they can eat, educate, and be cared for through their own independent successes than if coffee remains the staple of the economic position.

The Coffee Trust is a nonprofit organization that works to help coffee farmers overcome poverty in their communities through grassroots programming in education, health, food sovereignty, economic diversification and roya recovery. The Coffee Trust is primarily funded by coffee businesses and coffee consumers. Learn more at Coffeetrust.org.

The Women’s Weaving program gives women an opportunity to earn income by creating new designs and products for sale locally or to be exported.

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

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Difficult standards for people to live up to.

—Alfred A. Montapert

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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Anybody who doesn’t know what soap tastes like never washed a dog. —Franklin P. Jones 2nd PLACE by judges vote in the Revue Photo Contest: Pets in Guatemala.

“True Love” Guatemala City by Cindy Lorenzo. Prize: Q100

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What Is Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Stem Cell Therapy?

Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) is a cutting-edge form of regenerative medicine that is becoming widely used for cosmetic therapy. It helps restore a youthful skin and smooth out fine lines and wrinkles.

The important part of PRP is the fact that it uses your own blood as part of the restorative technique in which the plasma of your own blood is concentrated and reinjected back into the tissues of your skin.

The fact that PRP uses your own blood eliminates the risk of allergy or infections.

While PRP facial rejuvenation is not technically a “facelift,” it can provide similar benefits to dermal fillers.

Aesthetic Medicine / Antiaging Gynecologist and Obstetrician Family Medicine Monday - Friday 9:00am - 12:00pm and 2:00pm - 7:00pm Saturday 9:00am - 12:00pm Centro Comercial El Panorama local #26, Antigua Guatemala Tel: 7934-6766 Centro De Cuidados Integrales Clinica

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

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Dr. Luis Ramírez, 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 Thorns may hurt you, men desert you, sunlight turn to fog; but you’re never friendless ever, if you have a dog.

—Douglas Mallock My dog is worried about the economy because Alpo is up to $3.00 a can. That’s almost $21.00 in dog money.

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

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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

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When an eighty-five pound mammal licks your tears away, then tries to sit on your lap, it’s hard to feel sad.

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

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TIENDA SOLIDARIDAD Proceeds Benefit Animal Welfare Programs Second-hand store featuring clothing, shoes, purses, lots of great books (English & Spanish), jewelry, artwork, armoires, house & kitchen wares, and more

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

3a avenida sur #4-A, La Antigua Open Mon-Fri, 9:00am to 5pm FOR SALE: Good Coffee for a Cause Mon-Fri: 8am-1pm & 2:30-6pm Sat: 9am-1pm

2a Av. Sur #61-B Tels: 7832-3624, 5732-4808 Cynthia Burski, D.V.M. / Hugo Sican Pelen, D.V.M.

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

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

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A Cheesy Culture

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ehold the power of cheese! There’s a reason for this: Cheese can seduce the most discriminating tastes, and Guatemalan cheeses rise to the challenge in any kitchen.

There are many styles and methods of making cheese, however, Guatemalan artisan cheeses are the country’s favorites. When was the last time that you tried a queso fresco (fresh cheese)? In contrast to well-established gourmet European cheeses, Guatemalan and Latin cheeses tend to be unaged because these countries don’t have a long culture of cheese-making.

Beginning with the fact that cows and pigs were not a part of the original diet of the Americas, as they came during the Columbian Exchange, cheese practice was introduced during colonial times. Any cheese-loving 54

Guatemalan will tell you that the best cheese in the country comes from the Cradle of Cheese, Taxisco, in the Department of Santa Rosa located in the southeast side of the country bordering the Pacific Ocean, a warm environment.

During my childhood, I remember enjoying cheeses from Zacapa.

My mother and grandmother raved about the queso seco (dried cheese), requesón (ricotta) and the mantequilla de costal (freshly churned butter) from this region. Well-known foods, such as quezadilla (crumbly freshly baked sweet cheese bread)

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The perfect pairing for frijoles (black beans) is crema and queso along with freshly made corn tortillas. wrapped in waxed paper, are sold at key stops along the Atlantic highway connecting Chiquimula with Guatemala City.

For the cheese lover, there are many opportunities to taste these fresh treats, which are sold in neighborhood tiendas (stores), door to door in some places, and at the mercado. Banana leaves and other natural wrappings are sometimes used to keep cheeses moist and fresh, but I suspect that this practice began out of need. (Foil is more expensive than the abundant leaves that grow in many people’s backyards.)

Next time that you are in the market or visit with a Guatemalan, ask where you can buy some fresh cheese. They come in various styles with different names, such as fresco (high moisture), oreado (medium) and seco (low moisture). Crumbly fresh cheeses have a short shelf life and must be consumed within days.

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cheeses that you may be familiar with. Other popular cheeses and dairy products are queso de capas (my favorite cheese similar to mozzarella in texture), quesillo (another style) and crema (table cream similar to crème fraiche).

One of the reasons fresh cheeses are loved by Guatemalans is because they are of good quality and flavor and readily available at a reasonable price. The perfect pairing for frijoles (black beans) is crema and queso along with freshly made corn tortillas. Commercial manufacturers these days have expanded their offerings beyond these cheeses to other styles, like smoked, lavado de pita (similar to Oaxaca) and con locoro (with loroco flower buds and other flavorings), among others. By far the most popular is cow’s milk cheese, although there is also sheep’s cheese.

At a commercial level, cheeses are judged by professionals and categorized very similarly to a good wine or coffee. Sabor (flavor), aroma, textura, color and vista (looks) are the common lingo used to qualify good cheeses. The commercial houses abide by higher manufacturing standards much like other international manufacturers.

Denomination of origin (like in Europe) is the standard that established cheese manufactures abide by while artisans remain unregulated, despite cheese authorities’ attempts to change this practice.

One thing is certain, all cheeses are worth enjoying under various eating scenarios, with wine, in food, as fondue, and the choice is yours! (recipe on following page)

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1/2 cup refried black beans Canola oil

Garnish 1/2 cup crumbled Guatemalan queso seco (or cotija cheese) Flat-leaf parsley

Amalia and son creating Dobladas

DOBLADAS DE FRIJOLES Y QUESO Refried Beans and Cheese-Filled Tortillas with Spicy Tomato Sauce recipe by Chef Amalia Moreno-Damgaard (AmaliaLLC.com)

The word dobladas means “folded.” Dobladas make an easy, tasty and healthy snack. This is my dressed-up version of my grandmother’s recipe. Traditional dobladas are fried and have other fillings.

Makes 6 dobladas

Put the tablespoon of oil in a hot skillet. Add the tomatoes, onions, chilis and salt and pepper.

Cook until saucy (3 to 5 minutes).

Taste and adjust seasonings, if needed.

In a skillet over high heat, warm the corn tortillas for about 30 seconds per side. Keep the tortillas warm and flexible in a tortilla warmer or wrapped in kitchen towels.

Combine 1/2 cup of queso fresco and the beans in a bowl. Divide into 6 equal portions and place on each tortilla. Gently fold the tortillas in half.

1 tablespoon canola oil 2 cups finely diced Roma tomatoes 1 cup finely diced yellow onion 1 teaspoon finely diced chiltepe (or hot chili of choice) Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Preheat a skillet or griddle. Brush the stuffed tortillas on both sides with a light coating of canola oil and place them immediately on the hot griddle for about 1 1/2 minutes per side. Place the cooked dobladas on a platter and cover them with kitchen towels to keep them warm until you’re ready to eat.

6 corn tortillas 1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco

Serve the dobladas garnished with sauce, cheese and parsley.

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HONORABLE MENTION by judges vote in the Revue Photo Contest: Pets in Guatemala.

“Dos Gatos en una Canasta” La Antigua, by Joan Fuetsch.

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Veterans report that service dogs help break their isolation.

People will often avert their eyes when they see a wounded veteran. But when the veteran has a dog, the same people will come up and say, ‘Hi’ to pet the dog and then strike up a conversation. —Al Franken

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Entries in the Revue Photo Contest: Pets in Guatemala. “Shanti” by Mónica Lara “Steve likes to stay dry” by Terri Smith “Mira mirando” by Tom Tierney

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AASCA Leadership and Service Experience

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Projects focused on community interaction and cultural learning and exposed students to a range of NGO efforts, from education and health to animals and social justice.

The students, working in groups of 10, carried their experiences further on the last day of the event, when they developed proposals to bring some aspect of their participating project forward. With representatives from the NGOs as the evaluators, the proposals offered new and innovative ideas on different challenges faced by the NGOs and communities.

Through service, they realized that they don’t have to venture far from their immediate surroundings to engage in the support of a very deserving community.

Following the presentations, Guatemala City Mayor Alvaro ArzĂş, who served as president of Guatemala from 1996-2000, gave closing remarks and an official recognition of the participating NGOs. By the time dinner was over, students were happily tired and full of leadership spark to carry back to their home schools.

Through service, they realized that they don’t have to venture far from their immediate surroundings to engage in the support, respect and development of a very deserving community. The communication, cultural sensitivity, teamwork and open-mindedness they exhibited during the event will surely serve them as a platform for lifelong learning and future professional successes.

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3rd PLACE by popular vote in the Revue Photo Contest: Pets in Guatemala.

“Simón Antonio” Quetzaltenango, by Luis Hernández García. Prize: Q50 HONORABLE MENTION by popular vote: “Pixel de paseo por la mañana” La Antigua, by Ludwing Paniagua.

HONORABLE MENTION by popular vote: “My little brother” San Lucas, by Estuardo Rodas Loreto.

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The Tax Corner

by John Ohe (IRS Enrolled Agent) www. holaexpat.com

Social Security for U.S. Expats and Dual Citizens

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ocial Security is a lifelong pension provided by the U.S. government. It can be a critical source of income during one’s retirement years. Most important to note, it is a very attractive investment option for low to modest income earners—what one receives during retirement is far greater than what one contributes. Unfortunately, many U.S. expats do not plan appropriately and will miss out on this great opportunity.

If Jane earns a modest income from the foreign company, she may want to report her income as self-employment on her U.S. tax return (certain requirements apply). Jane would not owe any income taxes on her tax return, if properly prepared. However, she would owe self-employment (SE) tax, which is how she would earn Social Security credits. SE tax is roughly 15 percent of the reported income.

To qualify for Social Security, one needs to earn 40 credits. In the United States, most people work a job and pay Social Security taxes (automatically taken out of the paycheck). After about 10 years of employment, one has acquired the necessary 40 credits.

Alternatively, Jane could start a small business (on the side). Any profits from that business could be reported as self-employment income. She would pay the 15 percent SE tax and earn credits.

U.S. expats, however, are often unable to contribute to Social Security. This becomes an issue when one has earned less than the necessary 40 credits. Fortunately, there are ways to contribute to Social Security while working abroad.

How quickly can one earn credits?

A person can earn a maximum of four credits per year.

For 2016, one needs to report at least $5,040 in income to earn four credits ($1,260 per credit). Therefore, one would pay approximately $770 in SE tax to acquire the four credits.

Let’s use an example to illustrate. Jane is 30 years old.

She has been living outside the U.S. since she was 25 and does not have any plans to move back to the States. She works for a foreign company. Jane is interested in qualifying for Social Security, so she checks online at SSA.gov.

Jane learns that she has earned 10 credits. She needs 30 additional credits.

To summarize Social Security can be an important source of income during one’s retirement years. It is a very attractive investment option for low to modest income earners. One needs 40 credits to qualify for Social Security. Find out how many credits you have earned by checking online at SSA.gov.

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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The crypts may look like tunnels when you first come across them, as they are quite often full of dirt and rubble from centuries of neglect.

Crypt at Casa Santo Domingo

Hidden Crypts in La Antigua

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la Protección de La Antigua Guatemala) met with the gentlemen in charge of that project in 1980, they mentioned that the remains had been tampered with and the bones had been lost. Our team put a cap on digging up human remains at that time. Antigua’s cemetery will not take human remains without a death certificate.

In reviving the restoration work at the Capilla del Socorro at the cathedral (thank you Patronato for recently cleaning it, taking down the 35-year-old, barbed-wire fence and putting up a new one), we realized how little we know about the crypts at all. In explaining to Dr. Alberto Garín (curator of the Casa Popenoe/Universidad Francisco Marroquín) the works we had carried out there in 1980 with the CNPAG, I showed him the main crypt of importance where we found the human remains sacked – dumped in front of the crypt. We had put them back it at that time and closed the niche. I explained to him – just a year ago – how we were sure the remains belonged to a bishop or archbishop due to the importance of the location. With that, Dr. Garín said, “Oh, no…whoever paid for the crypt is surely buried there. That was the tradition in Spain.” So – a “new” subject for historians to work on as we realize how little we know.

The most beautiful crypt is found at the Santo Domingo Church with its exquisite mural painting from 1636 discovered in 1996.

While Lic. Juan José Falla compiled a list of wills with the names of those who requested to be buried in the church, we were not able to identify the few remains that have been found.

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A common oral tradition has it that there are “tunnels” under Antigua that connect the monasteries and convents with all of the stories that can evolve out of that! In the 1980s, with the help of archaeologist William R. Swezey (Centro de Investigaciones Regionales de Mesoamérica), we hunted and hunted for tunnels but—sorry, folks— found none. The crypts may look like tunnels when you first come across them, as they are quite often full of dirt and rubble from centuries of neglect.

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burez, who also offers team coaching for groups that want longer-term commitments.

Team Building by BalamBe cont. from page 23 BalamBe’s primary teaching method is outdoor experiential learning. Being in nature helps people relax, relate better and share more. One excellent method for team building workshops is “rope courses.” This is moving people from one tree to another on a course of ropes—but you can only be successful with the help of your team.

“It completely opens new possibilities outside your comfort zone,” said Karen Gonzáles, who experienced a workshop with her NGO. “At first you think it looks impossible, and then when you see that your teammates are going to make it possible, you gain a whole new way of working together that lasts well after the workshop.”

Businesses love it too. “I decided for the first time to try a workshop organized by BalamBe with my entire personnel. I continue to see positive results today.

The dynamic generated was the beginning of a process of integration that we never had before,” said Javier Burga, director of an exporting company.

“Our clients are very excited with the outcomes in their teams and have asked us for more options. This year we are launching new adventures including boot camps, rallies and treasure hunts in Antigua,” said Al82

“We explore how to develop, energize and improve group dynamics to create high-functioning teams through collaborative decision-making and problem solving. My goal is to coach any team to their fullest potential,” said Alburez.

BalamBe has also been curating a team of professional, multi-generational trained facilitators. “The local talent that wants to help build teams is amazing,” Alburez said. “We have teachers, communications experts, psychologists, anthropologists, international relations specialists, business administrators and performing artists to name a few. We all share a passion to use outdoor experiential education to help grow a better-trained and more confident Guatemala. We have an immense satisfaction in serving people to provide long-lasting, impactful results.”

BalamBe is currently expanding and building permanent team-building facilities in Antigua. It is a perfect location because it is one of the gems of Guatemala and lots of businesses love to get away for a retreat there. It also attracts many volunteer groups.

Additionally, BalamBe can organize events anywhere in the country. It often uses parks and fincas, “anywhere there are a couple of trees we can string together a rope course,” Alburez said. BalamBe complies with

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TEAM QUOTES “None of us is as smart as all of us.”

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“T.E.A.M. = Together Everyone Achieves More!”

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The groups that use BalamBe’s services are primarily businesses and NGOs that want to improve how their teams work together. But really team building is for any group that wants to work more effectively together.

BalamBe’s workshops are also popular for conventions, holiday parties and any kind of special events where participants want to create a memorable shared experience.

What motivates Alburez? “I want to do something to bring my country together. To be proud of the resources we have. To be in Guatemala’s unique natural beauty and combine that with our most precious resource -- our people. Heightening self-awareness, building confidence and developing highly effective leaders is a good start. Did I mention I love to be outside?”

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“Play is the only way the highest intelligence of humankind can unfold.”

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“We must all hang together, or assuredly, we shall all hang separately.”

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DR. BOCALETTI, Family Practitioner, Tropical Disease Diploma: Attention to adults & children, vaccinations, Spanish and English spoken. Mon-Fri 3pm-6pm.

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Question: Every time that I take my dog out for a walk she constantly pulls on her leash. What can I do?

This is a difficult, but not impossible habit to change. Since people walk too slow for a dog’s natural pace and the world is many times more interesting than staying by the owner’s side, both the owner AND the dog must be patient and have good impulse control.

Try using a “head halter” — a harness that attaches at the front of the dog (don’t use the ones that attach at the back which can enhance the dog’s desire to pull). Offer a treat every few steps while the dog is walking at an appropriate distance from you and try walking faster. And most importantly, to keep the walk interesting, allow your dog to periodically stop and sniff.

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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

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

SWORN (LEGAL) TRANSLATOR. Professional translation of legal and ordinary documents. Duly registered at the Ministry of Education, U.S. and England Embassies. Contact: po_h@hotmail.com or Phones: 5417-9079, 5693-7475, 2261-0792 FINGERPRINT-PASSWORD DOOR LOCKS, Adele: Guaranteed fit, easy instalation, reversible handle. Metal construction resists breakage and vandalism.

Mechanical keys for emergency use. Contact Multibusiness Group, S.A. ventas@mbg-sa.com Tels: (502)5204-4260, 4990-2468.

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

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

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

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

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.

If your business is not worth advertising, then advertise it for sale. consultas@REVUEmag.com PBX: 7931-4500

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

WANTED Looking for an experienced videographer with strong editing skills. Contact Amalia@AmaliaLLC. 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

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We rescue suffering, homeless animals in dire need.

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

ejecutivo(a) de ventas con experiencia CV a: ventas@revuemag.com o contactar a John al 7931-4500 Whoever said that diamonds are a girl's best friend...never owned a dog.

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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 97

Real Estate Your Real Estate Team in Antigua Home, Business, Property Management, Carpentry, Gardening and Handyman Services.

www.teamantigua.com Calle del Espíritu Santo #37A, La Antigua • Tels: 7832-7600 or 7832-7412 info@teamantigua.com • www.teamantigua.com

SOLUTIONS ANTIGUA Real Estate / Bienes Raices 3a. Calle Oriente # 15, Tels: 3120-8234, 4638-9411, 5285-6020 solutionsantigua@yahoo.com

REAL ESTATE: FOR RENT ANTIGUA AREA

FULLY EQUIPPED APARTMENT, 1 bdrm, livrm, dinrm, kitchen, bathrm w/hot water, fireplace, cable TV. In a safe & pleasant environment. For a single or couple. Q2,200/month. Info. 5938-2299, 4214-1600.

SMALL ONE BEDROOM APARTMENT, kitchen, dinrm, livrm, fully fursnished, equipped, free Wi-Fi, cable TV. No pets. Call Ana María 5501-1101.

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 2 PROPERTIES FOR SALE, by owner, in the historic center. Excellent investment. Request information at tallerno@aol.com

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BEAUTIFUL FLAT LAND 9.25mt x 15.45mt, 3 blocks from La Merced. All services. Ready to build. Close from restaurants, ruins & parks. HERMOSO TERRENO PLANO 9.25mt x 15.45mt, a 3 cuadras de La Merced, servicios públicos, listo para construir, muy cerca de restaurantes, ruinas y parques. $128,000. Info.

5018-0103.

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.

luxury home in central antigua. 5 Bedroom, 5 BAth, 3 Master Bedrooms, Courtyard & Large Patio. Amazing Volcano views, Walk to town, Covered parking, Gated community, Fitness center.

Full details at www.casaelensueno.com

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WANTED: RENTAL Looking for a rental in the hills Quiet and clean tenant with only a small quiet bird as a pet currently living in a gated community in San Bartolomé Becerra and relatively happy but it has always been my dream to live in the Guatemala hills or mountains. Prefer to to be within 30-40 minutes of Antigua but could travel further for the right location. Furnished not necessary but preferred however Internet is necessary for work. I do not need much room and a one bedroom would be just fine but open to all possibilities. Budget varies between Q1800-Q3250 depending on furnishings and utilities. Contact Randy (502) 4824-8603.

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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

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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Beautiful lot 1,366.092 vr2, in one of the most prestigious gated community with just stunning houses, “BOSQUES DE ANTIGUA”. Only three minutes away from Central Antigua, security 24 hours, green areas, nice view of volcanoes, 5333-1136.

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 Large house for sale in Panajachel. 2 levels, water, light, 3 bdroom, living room, kitchen, living/dining, studio, fireplace, garage. Fine finishes. 10x20mt.

Info: 5413-4326 amacotias20@hotmail.com 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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advertiser index LODGIN G Antigua Antigua Hotel Solutions ......................... 75 El Mesón de María ................................... 77 Hostel La Sin Ventura ............................... 76 Hotel Aurora .............................................. 75 Hotel Casa de las Fuentes ....................... 76 Hotel Dionisio Inn .................................... 76 Hotel El Virrey ............................................ 76 Hotel San Rafael ....................................... 77 Hotel Panchoy ........................................... 75 Ixcanul Hotel ............................................. 76 La Casa de la Alameda .......................... 79 LAKE ATITLÁN B’alam’ya .................................................... 83 Hotel Dos Mundos (Pana) ...................... 87 Hotel Real Santander .............................. 86 Jardines del Lago ..................................... 87 Posada de Santiago (Santiago) ............ 85 PACIFIC COAST Asociación Ola Verde ............................... 91 Cafe Del Sol ................................................ 91 Casa Bella ................................................... 90 Cayman Suites .......................................... 89 Club Isleta de Gaia ................................... 88 Hawaian Paradise ..................................... 90 Hotel Dos Mundos ................................... 89 Hotel Honolulu ......................................... 90 Hotel Pez de Oro ....................................... 91 Hotel Playa Plana ...................................... 88 Hotel Playa Saltamonte .......................... 91 Villa Kairos ................................................. 91 El PetÉn Hotel Ecológico y Rest. Mon ami .......... 81 RÍo Dulce Amatique Bay ........................................... 94 Hacienda Tijax ........................................... 94 QUETZALTENANGO Casa Doña Mercedes ............................... 93

REAL E S TAT E Carstens S.A. .............................................. 98 Own the House of Dreams ..................... 99 Solutions Antigua ..................................... 98

RESAUR ANTS / BARS ANTIGUA Arrin Cuan .................................................. 9 AntiguaDining.com ................................. 64 Bagel Barn .................................................. 68 Café Condesa ............................................. 63 Café La Sin Ventura .................................. 68 Caoba Farms .............................................. 61 Casa Escobar .............................................. 5 Casa Troccoli .............................................. 65 Cerro San Cristobal ................................... 67 Chez Christophe ........................................ 64 Chocomuseo Café ..................................... 71 Cookies, Etc ................................................ 68 Del Arco Restaurante ............................... 63 Doña Luisa Xicotencatl ............................ 62 El Convento ................................................ 57 Epicure ......................................................... 59 Fridas ............................................................ 71 Gaia Restaurant ......................................... 64 La Bicicleta de Juancho ........................... 68 La Casa del Ron .......................................... 67 La Cenicienta .............................................. 64 La Cuevita de Urquizu .............................. 64 La Estancia .................................................. 65 La Estrella .................................................... 64 La Fonda de la Calle Real ......................... 69 Las Palmas .................................................. 13 Las Velas, Camino Real ............................ 73 Los Encuentros .......................................... 62 Los Tres Tiempos ....................................... 61 Mesón Panza Verde .................................. 65 Ni Fu Ni Fa ................................................... 64 Rainbow Café ............................................. 59 Samsara ...................................................... 64 Señor Pepian ............................................. 68 Tacool .......................................................... 5 Ubi’s Sushi .................................................. 68 Vivero y Café La Escalonia ....................... 69 Welten .......................................................... 67 TECPÁN Kape La Nonna .......................................... 92 Kape Paulinos ............................................ 92 Paseo Xejasmin ......................................... 92 Quetzaltenango Giuseppe´s Gourmet Pizza ..................... 93

There are two means of refuge from the miseries of life: music and cats. —Albert Schweitzer The smallest feline is a masterpiece.

—Leonardo da Vinci EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE

Police: 110 Fire: 122 and 123

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tubi Restaurant .........................................

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SERVICES GUATEMALA CITY Angel Fire Kennels ..................................... 50 Budget Rent-a-Car ...................................... 35 Hertz .............................................................. 103 Immigration Services .................................95 Union Church ...............................................39 Antigua Alamo Rent-a-Car ....................................... 53 Antigua FM ................................................... 52 Frank Salon .................................................. 51 Fumigadora Antigua ................................. 50 Renta Autos de Guatemala ...................... 2 Lux Aeterna Solar ....................................... 95 Tabarini Rent a Car ..................................... 53 Tatoo & Piercing El Guato ......................... 51 TheAntiguaGuide.com ............................. 8 Valhalla Macadamia Farm .........................95

SHOPS Guatemala City Bernina (Sewing Center) ........................... 39 House & Green .................... inside cover Inola ............................................................... 39 Super Verduras ............................................ 37 ANTIGUA Bravo Clothing and Accessories ............. 51 Casa de los Gigantes .................................. 49 Casa Del Tejido ............................................ 29 Colibrí Textiles ............................................. 49 Ecofiltro ........................................................ 11 El Cafetalito ................................................. 7 El Mástil (hardware) .................................. 3 Etnica Clothing .......................................... 51 Joyería del Angel ................. back cover K-Pets Boutique & Bakery ........................ 49 La Casa del Conde (books, etc) ............... 51 La Fuente Commmercial Center ............. 4 Orgánica ....................................................... 46 Solex Men’s Clothing ..................................49 The North Face ............................................ 1 Xibalba Jewelry ........................................... 15

GUATEMALA CITY Day & Night Assisted Living .................... 42 Dr. Milton Solis Plastic Surgery ................ 45 Antigua Antigua’s Gym ............................................. 41 Centro de Cuidados Integrales ................ 43 Centro Visual G & G .................................... 45 Clínica Veterinaria El Arca ......................... 50 Dermatologist Dr. Samayoa ..................... 42 Dr. de la Cruz ................................................ 42 Farmacia Ivori .............................................. 51 Gail Terzuola ................................................. 41 Gimnasio La Fabrica ................................... 44 Hospital Privado Hermano Pedro ........... 43 House of Health Sta. Lucía ........................ 45 K-Pets Veterinary Hospital ........................ 49 Koi Rejuvenece Spa .................................... 41 Maxillofacial Center ................................... 44 Skin Medika ................................................. 45 Prana Holistic Center ................................. 41 Vet-Pro ........................................................... 50

TR AV EL / TO U RS Antigua Antigua Tours .............................................. 29 Filadelfia Coffee Adventure ...................... 2 Lax Travel ...................................................... 81 Maya Trails .................................................... 103 Monja Blanca ............................................... 81 MISC. Adrenalina Tours ......................................... 93 La Reunion Golf Resort ............................. 48 Seakist Yacht Sales ..................................... 94 Trans Galgos ................................................. 81 Transportes Turísticos Atitrans ................ 81

SCHOOLS Antigua Green Schools ............................. 6 Chef’s Center ............................................... 51 Christian Spanish Academy ..................... 47 Ixiim Cooking School ................................. 86 Oxford Language Center ......................... 6 Spanish School PLFM ................................ 4

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

1st PLACE by judges vote “No ordinary cat” La Antigua by Claudia Viglianesi. Prize: Q200

IMAGES from the REVUE PHOTO CONTEST: PETS IN Guatemala 1st PLACE by popular vote “¿Y si damos un paseo?” Guatemala City, by Héctor Zamora. Prize: Q200

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