The Country Quiz The volcanic region of Guatemala consists of three elements: a row of volcanoes of geologically recent origin,flankedby a deeply eroded volcanic tableland of older origin to the north and the narrow coastal plain constructed of volcanic debris on the Pacific slope. The alignment ...
Raúl Monterroso is one of the referents when it comes to talking about the modern movement in Guatemala. Not only has he been a promoter of the preservation of the country's architectural legacy with his publication "The Guatemala City Guide to Modern Architecture", but he has recently colla...
Morales, who has denied any wrongdoing, issued a statement late on Monday praising the vote as a sign of the country's unity and "democratic maturity" of its institutions. "I call for an end to the political and ideological confrontations and together we'll continue to build the ...
Day 10 Antigua – Guatemala City Depending on your departure flight, you may have a bit of leisure time in the morning before being taken back to the capital’s international airport, where your tour of this Central American gem comes to a close. Breakfast Show 3 more days EXAMPLE ACCO...
We can safely say that to some extent,Cafe Baristais the local version of Starbucks, although you can only find them in Guatemala. This country is well known for its coffee and this local chain is taking advantage of that. The coffee, all of it, comes 100% from the country, and the ...
Once that coffee comes to market we have some incredible tools we provide to the farmers to increase their market access and reward better quality with better prices. This economic opportunity is unique in a country where many intermediaries don’t pay for quality or provide transparency. When th...
The project, which began some two years ago under the direction of Archimandrite Evangelos Patá, counted on the support of the Orthodox Mission Center, many generous donors and hundreds of volunteers from the church’s many villages throughout Guatemala. The moment was made all the more poignant...
Oh, the country has some great beaches and stunningly blue lakes, of which Lake Atitlan is the most famous. So, gringos, it’s time to pack those bags and vamoose! An overview of the best places to visit in Guatemala: 10. Semuc Champey[SEE MAP] Getting to Semuc Champey involves a...
Guatemala's government chooses which CICIG-proposed reform recommendations to implement and which ones to discard. The host government's level of cooperation with the Golab 65 CICIG-like commission will be the number one factor in whether such a new commission will succeed. If a host country ...
No'j comes from the Mayan nawal of intelligence. Meaning knowledge and wisdom, this cultural center is in charge of promoting Xela's art and culture. It is an ideal place if you would like to get to know Guatemalan artists and their master pieces. ...