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Chero's Bar:
Where Hemingway Might Have
Hung Out in Panajachel
Billy and Akaisha Kaderli
Panajachel,
Guatemala,
boasts a hidden gem for those seeking authentic experiences – Chero's Bar and
Restaurant. Billy and Akaisha Kaderli, known for their love of local haunts,
feel right at home here. But would this spot resonate with a literary
legend like Ernest Hemingway? Let's find out.
Hemingway's Hangout
Criteria
Hemingway favored lively,
unpretentious places frequented by locals. He gravitated towards good food,
strong drinks, and a genuine atmosphere.
The Allure of Chero's
Bar
Chero's Bar checks all the
Hemingway boxes. Imagine a cozy space, buzzing with locals. The aroma of pupusas,
a Salvadoran specialty, fills the air, whetting your appetite. On the bar, a
bottle of Gallo, a favorite Guatemalan beer,
awaits.
Beyond the Surface:
Authenticity Reigns Supreme
Chero's Bar isn't about
fancy frills. It's about genuine connections and a celebration of local culture.
Ricardo, the owner from El Salvador, brings a touch of his heritage through
pupusas, a delicious conversation starter. Here, you'll rub shoulders with
Panajachel residents, exchanging stories and soaking in the unfiltered energy of
the town.
A Final Verdict: A
Hemingway-esque Escape
While we can't say for
certain if Hemingway himself would have frequented Chero's Bar, it certainly
embodies the spirit of his preferred haunts. The authenticity, the local crowd,
and the unpretentious charm create an atmosphere that would likely have
resonated with the legendary author. So, if you find yourself in Panajachel
seeking a Hemingway-esque experience, head to Chero's Bar and raise a glass to
good food, good company, and the magic of local discoveries.
Chero's Pupuseria
Pupusas are a native El Salvadorian food, and
the owner, Ricardo, is from
El Salvador. It's
the only place in town that serves the typical food from this Central American country. Gallo, on
the other hand, is a favored Guatemalan beer.
Chero's Bar and Grill
Not a big place, more like
cozy, Chero's is busy most nights. Here you see the bar and the flat top grill
where the pupusas are made.
Pupusas and condiments
What's a pupusa? It's a stuffed tortilla
grilled on a grill. The stuffings can range from garlic cheese, red beans,
shredded pork,
pork and cheese, spinach or any combination of these ingredients.
Condiments include pickled cabbage, hot
sauce and pickled jalapeno vegetables.
Garnished pupusas
With the stuffings and
condiments, two pupusas are plenty for a meal. One pupusa costs 10 Quetzales
each (about $1.25USD).
Musician with a soulful voice
On occasion, there will be live music
which adds to the enjoyment of eating and drinking at Chero's. This man had
visited the States many times and his English was quite good. He came over
to our table specifically to let us know how much he loved the U.S., and of
course, we love hearing that!
Ricardo taking care of his customers
We decided, hands down, that Ernest Hemingway
would sit and enjoy a drink in this establishment. Friendly, with local flavor
and unpretentious atmosphere, we could practically see him at the next table.
Gallo, Cabro and Moza beer served in 16Q &
26Q sizes. Micheladas and a full bar available.
Open Tuesday through Sunday, 5pm until late
in the evening. Closed Monday.
Located on the corner of Los Arboles and
Calle Principal
About the Authors
Billy and Akaisha Kaderli are
recognized retirement experts and internationally published authors on
topics of finance, medical tourism and world travel. With the wealth of
information they share on their award winning website RetireEarlyLifestyle.com,
they have been helping people achieve their own retirement dreams since
1991. They wrote the popular books, The
Adventurer’s Guide to Early Retirement and Your
Retirement Dream IS Possible available on their website
bookstore or
on Amazon.com.
Retire
Early Lifestyle appeals to a different
kind of person – the person who prizes their
independence, values their time, and who doesn’t
want to mindlessly follow the crowd.
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