Arriving at the Posada de los Leones, which is Spanish for the Lion's Inn, you will marvel at its wonderful setting among the shady trees of a coffee plantation at the entrance of Antigua, evoking a time when life was quiet and more gracious. The faint smell of the coffee flower permeates the pure mountain air. Multi-colored bougainvilleas, tropical fems and exuberant, flowers that flourish in this eternal spring-like climate surround you. Despite this pastoral setting, the Inn is within easy walking distance of the town center with its famous square, international restaurants, upscale boutiques, and unique artisan shops. You will thoroughly enjoy walking this colonial marvel of imposing architecture, quaint cobblestone streets and elegant colonial homes surrounded by green hills and coffee plantations.

At night, the Inn is illuminated by hundreds of candles like in centuries past when spanish conquistadors discovered this lush valley and founded the City of St. James of the Knights, now Known as Antigua Guatemala. They highlight the SpanishMoorish architecture with a flowered central patio, cool corridors, tropical gardens, and elegantly furnished rooms that date back lo the first inhabitants of Antigua who recreated the mansions of Andalucía in their new homeland. A fine blend of European and Latín American fumiture, paintings and art as well as unrivaled personal attention will make your stay a memorable experience.

Beatutiful handcrafted ironwork, a tradition in Antigua, graces the verandas, gates and windows. From the second floor terrace, you will have a great view of the wooded hills surrounding Antigua crowned by the imposing volcanoes "Agua, Fuego' and "Acatenango", while enjoying a scrumptious Guatemalan breakfast, reading a book or writing postcards home. The spacious lounge and elegant salon, as well as the well-stocked multilingual library are yours to enjoy. The rustle of fountains in the two exuberant gardens and the vibrant Guatemalan textiles that accent the high ceiling-ed rooms will put you in the mood for exploring more of the jewel that is Antigua.

Each of the six spacious rooms and suites features a king, queen or two full beds a cozy fireplace and a large bathroom in the Moorish style, lovely handmade wooden furniture and artwork. In line with their Moorish heritage the rooms are called "Zahar. Jazmin, Magia, Poesia, Embrujo and Shahrazad." French windows open on lo your own private garden terracé or the spacious roof terrace. Elegant appointments and attention to detail make these rooms some of Central Ameria´s finest.

Special Packages for May - July 2008

The Inn regulariy hosts concerts of classical and contemporary music as well as art exhibitions in the central patio, featuring artists from Europe, and the Americas. Gourmet dinners, cocktails or "asados" (barbecues) can be arranged for your special events. For honeymoon and other special packages please consult our websites. A meal plan can be arranged if requested in advance. A Wireless Internet access is available for all our guests. Laundry service is also available.

Highly qualfied teachers, trained by the best school in Antigua. give private Spanish lesson. According lo the necessities of the student, the lesson could be arranged for the moming or the aftemoon, making a total of four hours daiIy. The method of teaching is based on practical and comercial conversations with the assessment of a private tutor for a fast and eifficient learning experience. The advantage of this special package is that during your stay at Lion's Inn it gives you the opportunity lo learn about our traditions and practice the language. Trips to monumental and historical places in Antigua, visits to museums, markets, handicraft shops, etc. are included in this package. Please inquire about rates and availability.

At the entrance of Antigua, cross the little bridge, and immediatety turn to the right, passing the Parking (Parqueo). This road is called "Calle de los Duelos". Follow it for 200 meters, and you will see a cobblestone road lo the right leading into a coffee plantation, closed off by a chain. Tell the guard you are guests of The Posada de los Leones or Lion's Inn, and he will lower the chain. Drive into the plantation for 200 meters to the first house on the left. You cannot miss it: It is earthen-colored and there are two stone lions beside the main entrance. Las Gravileas, Nr.1, Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala, Central America For more details and pictures: www.posadadelosleones.com For reservations call (502) 78327371, (502) 78327378 (phone and fax) Email stay@posadadelosleones.com