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Guatemala News | May 2011

Antigua Guatemala from Sylvia Guardia´s perspective

Last month we visited Antigua, Guatemala. During our 4 day stay, we toured around the city, travelled to Lake Atitlán, climbed the Pacaya Volcano, met wonderful people, and had an excellent time dining out, the food was delicious everywhere we went! Everything was great, I truly reccommend this trip...

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  • Class: Photo Gallery
  • Source: Sylvia Guardia - Professional Photographer
  • Post date: May 30, 2011

My Guatemala Travel Journal

I already told you how much I love Antigua Guatemala. While selecting images for the previous post, I had a hard time choosing the few ones I wanted to show. I felt like I couldn’t let all that love concentrated in a single post, so I decided to give a chance to a few more great shots that show the character of this small town I came to love so quick. Hope you enjoy them too!...

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  • Class: Article
  • Source: Adventure-Life: Jennifer Barile
  • Post date: May 15 2011
Guatemala News | April 2011

Photos of Semana Santa in Antigua Guatemala

Antigua Guatemala is famous for its vibrant, elaborate religious festivities during the Antigua Semana Santa, or Holy Week, leading up to Easter. Thousands of national and international visitors crowd the cobblestoned streets to watch the costumed processions, reenactments of the crucifixion, and other ceremonies...

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  • Class: Photo Gallery
  • Source: About Central America Travel
  • Post date: April 30, 2011

Holy Guacamole, It’s Semana Santa!

Sawdust carpets adorned with brightly-colored designs and cut fruit line the streets, giant carved floats sway on the backs of local men and women, and depressing dirges creep out of battered horns. Ceremony is high with marching Roman soldiers and elaborate crucifixion ceremonies as Guatemalan communities come together to mourn Jesus’ crucifixion and celebrate his resurrection and the close of Lent.

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  • Class: Article
  • Source: Uncornered Market
  • Post date: April 22 2011
Guatemala News | March 2011

German newspaper sends expedition to Izabal, Guatemala, in search of treasure Maya

A team of scientists and journalists will start on Tuesday (01/03) from Germany to Guatemala in search of a Mayan treasure submerged in the waters of Lake Izabal, Germany led by the expert in the writing of this ancient culture Joachim Rittsteig Central. This was announced by the German newspaper Bild, sponsor of the expedition, whose members include two of its reporters, a photographer, a television camera and a professional diver, who will dive into the waters of the largest lake in Guatemala to try to locate the treasure of eight tones of gold.

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  • Class: Article
  • Source: Toda Noticia
  • Post date: March 21, 2011

Volcanoes and medi-vac´s

Our time in Antigua was some of the most enjoyable in Guatemala so far. When we weren’t tramping up a smoke belching volcano, we were sitting in the quaint colonial square taking in the pre Easter celebrations. Traditional dress is mixed with European garb, and there is always something to do in the little town.

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  • Class: Article
  • Source: Global Hits Quad
  • Post date: March 13, 2011
Guatemala News | February 2011

Antigua Guatemala: Ringing in 2011, Colonial Style

Like Cusco, Antigua was surrounded by mountains. To the south was Volcan Agua which occasionally burped out a puff of dust and smoke. North of town was a hill which you could climb and get a great view of the surroundings. There were two more volcanoes on the west which led you to wonder if there was any flat land in the whole of Guatemala. Antigua, keeping true to its colonial roots, had short and square buildings laid out in a neat grid that extended the length of the town. As I later found out after getting lost for a good 30 minutes running in circles, streets looked exceedingly similar, especially at night....

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  • Class: Article
  • Source: Life Snack
  • Post date: February 18, 2011

Antigua Guatemala Wishes You Were Here

After leaving the noise, pollution, and chaos of Guatemala City, Antigua is a breath of fresh air. This quiet little town was once the capital of Guatemala and is nestled in the valley of three volcanoes: Volcán de Agua, Acatenango, and Fuego. It is because of these volcanoes, along with a devastating earthquake, that caused the city to fall into decay and the capital to be moved. Fuego last erupted in 1976 and is still issuing a steady stream of smoke. Agua, however, is the most visible peak and looms above the south side of the city....

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  • Class: Article
  • Source: Suzy Guese
  • Post date: February 03, 2011
Guatemala News | January 2011

My new home: Antigua Guatemala

Antigua is inspiring itself, that is why I decided to do write this Antigua Guatemala news. I choose it for its mix of exotic married with creature comforts. It’s the old colonial capital of Guatemala. (Guatemala City, the new capital is no more than an hour’s drive away.) It’s a cobblestoned grid of streets sitting at the base of a perfectly shaped volcano – there’s two more volcanoes off to the South-West as well. Different colored one-story buildings line the streets, interspersed with crumbling colonial ruins. Most of the buildings hold some surprise of sorts. Spanish in style, most house an inner courtyard – the nicest of which have bougainvillea draping over the terracotta roofs and a central fountain gurgling away. Some have been turned into restaurants, others magnificent hotels, while most remain private...

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  • Class: Article
  • Source: The Experience
  • Post date: January 29, 2011

Hiking Pacaya - The Journey at Last

Two days ago, for less than what I would pay to go to the movies in the U.S., my friend and I hiked an active volcano named Pacaya. It’s something many have done before me, and many more will do after me, but yesterday was my day to do it, and it was freaking awesome! If you’ve been following me for awhile then you might remember that last summer Pacaya erupted just before my trip began and was closed for a vast majority of my time there, so I didn’t get a chance to hike it. Needless to say, this was a long awaited trek that I was really looking forward to...

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  • Class: Article
  • Source: Backpacking worldwide
  • Post date: January 13, 2011
Guatemala News | December 2010

UNESCO World Heritage Site #1 – Antigua, Guatemala

Antigua, Guatemala is a small colonial city in the highlands of Guatemala. I visited Antigua Guatemala in June of 2010 during my trip to Central America and absolutely fell in love with this quaint little town. Some may be turned off by the touristy feel of Antigua, but as one of my first stops, during my first backpacking trip, it has found a place in my heart

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  • Class: Article
  • Source: Backpacking worldwide
  • Post date: December 17, 2010

Market in Antigua Guatemala - Food

Markets in Central America are filled with fresh produce and an assortment of delicious foods being prepared, and the one in Antigua Guatemala is no exception. Right on the edge of the ‘tourist’ part of town, the market attracts “Antiguenyos! as wells as people that live in nearby towns and tourists alike. This Antigua Guatemala news is an unmissable experience to get in there amongst the thick of it in order to load up on fruits, vegetables, spices and whatever else you require to make your favorite dish...

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  • Class: Article
  • Source: Cloud people adventures
  • Post date: December 10, 2010
Guatemala News | November 2010

International Gathering 2011 – Antigua Guatemala

Guatemala has a rich and unique human cultural and social landscape, as well as a wide range of natural and cultural resources: volcanoes, lakes, coast. Mayan ruins, colonial architecture and a lively contemporary arts scene, all within easy reach of the IG venue.
The 2011 IG will be a unique opportunity to broaden and deepen your connection with your worldwide AVP family. The IG will make a significant contribution to the expansion and strength of AVP in Central America - find out about the amazing work taking place here...

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  • Class: Article
  • Source: AVP International
  • Post date: November 22, 2010

Guatemala for Americans

Antigua is a gem of a city. Lonely Planet calls it "Fantasyland," and perhaps it is. Surrounded by three volcanoes and blessed with perfect weather, the city is full of hidden surprises. If you looked straight ahead, all you would see might be the multicolored walls of the houses, the stone-paved streets, and the friendly people. Turn your head to the side, though, and other worlds open up with every doorway.

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  • Class: Article
  • Source: Travel Pulse
  • Post date: November 12, 2010
Guatemala News | October 2010

Naachtun: A Lost City of the Maya in Guatemala

Excavations in the Guatemalan jungle have revealed the tantalising remains of a Mayan city, seemingly abandoned at the height of its powers. Kathryn Reese-Taylor takes up the search to discover the lost city of Naachtun.

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  • Class: Article
  • Source: BBC
  • Post date: October 11, 2010

Central America Travel Market Focuses on Tourism Recovery

The resurgence of Central American tourism from the combined impact of the global economic downturn were at the forefront as the Central America Travel Market opened officially Monday evening in Antigua Guatemala. The event features more than 200 exhibitors including travel providers, government authorities, destinations, tour operators and stakeholders representing Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama.

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  • Class: Article
  • Source: Travel Pulse
  • Post date: October 09, 2010
Guatemala News | September 2010

Amazing Race in Guatemala starts in Tikal

Millions of American Viewers may know and appreciate the Mayan culture next sunday whith the transmission of the start of the program The Amazing Race. "Exposure of Guatemala in the program is an excelent opportunity to present the world the majesty of the Mayan civilization," said Guillermo Novielli, deputy director of the Guatemala Institute of Tourism (INGUAT), during a conference that made official that Guatemala is the country where the journey starts...

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  • Class: Article
  • Source: Prensa Libre
  • Post date: September 29, 2010
Guatemala News | August 2010

Blount Announces Four New Caribbean Cruises – Destination Guatemala

Blount Small Ship Adventures has announced four new Caribbean cruises, bringing the total number of itineraries in that destination to six. The cruises depart between late December 2010 and early April 2011… In the Western Caribbean, Blount’s Belize, Roatan and Guatemala itineraries include an onboard naturalist who accompanies travelers on their exploration of the reefs, lagoons and caves….

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  • Class: Article
  • Source: Travel Pulse
  • Post date: August 09, 2010

On the EDG with Pete in Guatemala

It's hard to believe I've let so much time go by before commenting on a long walk I took in a pouring, drenching rain with Mike Freiberg, Nikon's friendly and knowledgeable Birding Market Specialist; Derek Lovitch, author of the "Tools of the Trade" column over at Birding magazine; and Pete Dunne, director of the Cape May Bird Observatory and a regular columnist for Birder's World. It was June 6, a Friday, and we were at the beautiful Los Tarrales Reserve in Guatemala.
Guatemala News | July 2010

Week one in Guatemala

It's a simple home, but the location is tough to beat. I've got the sound of the Lanquin river about 6 feet below me and two feet behind. The view is of some undeveloped mountains and the loudest sounds, other than the river, are some sprinkles of rain on the tin roof and an amazing variety of bird calls. There is no internet at the house, so when I've finished writing this update, I'll put it on my thumb drive and hike the steep 10-15 minute walk to the village of Lanquin, Guatemala.

Hot stuff at Volcano Pacaya

Having spent at first a very relaxing and then very frantic Monday in Antigua, we decided to book ourselves on a tour of Volcan Pacaya, about an hour away from town. We had heard a number of scary stories from our guide book and other travellers of muggings and worse occurring on Pacaya, including a very unfortunate Canadian tourist being struck by lightning a few years back! So it was with a certain amount of intrepidation that we signed up for an afternoon tour that would take us to the top of the volcano.

Volcan de Pacaya- Guatemala

What a spectacular adventure! Didn´t know what to really expect when we climbed up the volcano, but it´s quite a sight to see. Actually I use the term climb loosely. When we arrived, we were "assaulted" by kids selling canes and men wanting us to ride their horses. Well, I read that you do need a cane to walk over the volcanic rock and the the idea of climbing 45 minutes plus up a steep hill didn´t appeal to me at the time (I AM getting old; OK, am old), so I hopped on a horse after purchasing a cane from the boy who wasn´t sticking one in my face.

The last of Guatemala

Gosh so much has happened since we really posted a detailed blog but that is the nature of the beast in being constantly on the move and as you have seen if you follow this blog, we have covered a lot of distance this last while. Guatemala was truly beautiful and good to us even though we had only a few appointments there, we met some really good people and saw some truly beautiful country. Most impressive are the Mayan ruins of Tikal in the northern province of Peten...

Tikal !

We woke up at 5am for the sunrise tour this morning at Tikal. The shuttle was a little late but it was light at 515 when we walked out to catch it and the sun was surprisingly high at 6am when we neared the outskirts of the park. While waiting, we had a nice chat with a fellow staying here at don david who lives in Santa Fe but comes to Portland twice a year to tango. He went to Tikal yesterday and has been all over the world. He said Tikal was better than other mayan sites, machu pichu, and ruins he´s seen in Ecuador and Peru. as if we needed more to convince us this is a special place!

Exploring Lago de Atitlan. Panajachel, Guatemala.

We arrived in Panajachel and were immediately mesmerized by the stunning scenery. Situated on the picture perfect Lago de Atitlan, we thought the best way to explore would be on foot. We took off on a 4 kilometerwalk, only to later find ourselves on a private boat with complete strangers that we now call our friends. The day began with us walking at a very brisk pace towards a neighboring town. We chose to walk mostly in part we, actually mostly I, was to cheap to pay fifty cents and use public transportation. But it turned out to be a nice walk. We were able to see Guatemalans and their lifestyle along the way, as well as catching some magnicfificant views.

Guatemala Student Trip: Back in Guatemala City

We had an amazing weekend in one of the most beautiful areas of the world. We traveled to a small town called Panajachel and then on to Santiago. Santiago is on Lake Atitlan and is surrounded by four large dormant volacanos that are covered in green vegetation. On Saturday, students delivered food baskets to struggling families near the Baptist church. It was amazing to see the strong faith of the women in the church who guided us home to home delivering the baskets.

Wait, So We Actually Speak Spanish?

I had my first Spanish lesson today, and it went great except for the fact that my professor gave me a ten thousand word dictionary and told me to have it memorized by tomorrow…ya….I’m on it. My classroom is pretty amazing. Classroom being a little hut with no walls, but a semi roof that over looks Lago de Atitlan. When I’m not paying attention (which is about 99% of the time), I’m dreaming of being behind a boat slicing the water either on a water ski (notice that’s singular…real men only solemn) or on a wake board (honestly, never figured out how to use one of those, but the mentioning of a “wake board” puts me in with the cool people).
Guatemala News | June 2010

Guatemala's Sinkhole

A gigantic sinkhole swallowed an entire intersection of downtown: nearby, the deadly volcano Pacaya let off yet another round of eruptions, visually akin to an atomic mushroom cloud. The nation is in a state of shock and the outlying provinces are devastated. What resources the country had for dealing with natural disasters has been swept away like the houses that washed downstream...

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  • Class: Article
  • Source: Guatemala Times
  • Post date: June 01, 2010
Guatemala News | May 2010

Eruption of Guatemalas Pacaya Volcano

...According to the Guatemalan newspaper "Prensa Libre" this measure will continue for at least 15 days, because the activity of Pacaya volcano is unstable. Pacaya volcanic activity has been rising in recent days.

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  • Class: Article
  • Source: Guatemala Times
  • Post date: May 28, 2010

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