In 1991 Billy and Akaisha Kaderli retired at the age of 38. Now, into their 4th decade of this financially independent lifestyle, they invite you to take advantage of their wisdom and experience.

Guatemala Travel and Information

Billy and Akaisha Kaderli

Guatemala is an intriguing country to visit or in which to live. Whether you plan a vacation or a long term stay, our information below will be useful to you. Guatemala boasts beautiful weather, plenty of history and culture and friendly people. The food quality is good, affordable and accessible. Medical care is excellent in Guatemala City, with high quality available in other cities such as Xela and Antigua. Volunteer opportunities are everywhere and there is a growing and influential Expat influence.

We have listed here for you a variety of hotels, restaurants, hospitals, doctors, clinics, Spanish schools, volunteer opportunities, videos and useful links.

Lake Atitlan Travel and Info

The Adventurer's Guide to Guatemala

Don’t go to Guatemala without this book! Take advantage of what we know. Click here

The Adventurer's Guide to Pana Living

The most comprehensive guide to Panajachel ever!

Our VIDEOS of Guatemala click here

Ticabus - for bus travel through Mexico and Central America. Tours, hotels, charters

Antigua Taxi and microbus service in and out of the country, 24 hour service, Hernan Vega, Cel: 502. 4534. 3651

Hotels

There is a wide range of lodging available in Guatemala, from hostels, working ranches, living in an indigenous home to apartments, sublets, upscale spas, hotels, river lodging and villas. Why limit your experience?

Xela Hotels

Hostal Casa M&M rooms to rent per month and daily. Ner the park Bolivar. For people who like tolive life near the Historical Center of Xela. Terrace with beautiful view of mountains, kitchen, garage. 5th Avenue Calle 2-36 Zona 1, Quetzaltenango, Cerca del Parkque Bolivar Tels: 4873.9803 and 7765.8141

Hotel Villa de Don Andres offers 5 comfortable rooms with private bath, hot water, TV with Cable, WIFI, parking. email: villadedonandres@gmail.com 13 Avenida 6-16- Zona 1, Quetzaltenango Tele: 502. 7761.2014, and 5557.8313 and 4201.6274

Casa Dona Mercedes Hostal, 6a Calle y 14 Avenida 13-42, Zona a, Xela, Guatemala Tele: 5687. 3305 & 7765. 4687. Clean, safe and good atmosphere. Full Kitchen, Wifi.

Casa Morasan Apart-Boutique, 12 Avenida, 8-21, Zona 1, (a block from the central park) Xela, Guatemala Tele: 502. 7765. 0616, email: info@casamorasan.com The accommodation features a cable flat-screen TV. Some units include a sitting area and/or patio. There is also a kitchen, equipped with a dishwasher. A microwave, a refrigerator and stovetop are also featured, as well as a coffee machine. Each unit has a private bathroom with a bathtub or shower. Towels are provided.

Downtown Antigua

Guatemala City Hotels

Hostal de Don Pedro is a four star hotel in the Historic Center in Guatemala City located on 4 Avenida 3-25, Zona 1 

Hostal Cafe City, located one minute from the airport in Guatemala City. Free airport Shuttle, WIFI, breakfast. Prvate Cabin Rooms at $15 per person, dormitory at $10 per person.  7a Avenida "A" 17-17, Zona 13, Aurora 1 Guatemala City, Tele: 4365. 8583, 2261.3024

Hostal Los Volcanes Bed and Breakfast offers beds starting at $12 per person, rooms beginning at $15. Cozy, safe, free shuttle, 1 minute from the airport. located in Guatemala City  on 16 Calle 8-00 Zona 13, Aurora I Tele: 502. 2261.3040 / 2261. 3584 / 5853. 7016 / 4740. 3796 Email: reserve@hostallosvolcanes.com, info@hostallosvolcanes.com

Hotel Dos Lunas, 21C 10-92 Zona 13, Aupora II, Guatemala City Airport, Guatemala City. Tele: 502. 2261. 4148, email: Info@hoteldoslunas.com Website: www.hoteldoslunas.com

Guatemala,Tele: 502. 2261.2937  Comfortable private rooms with Cable TV, continental breakfast, gardens, Wifi, Free transportation service to and from La Aurora International Airport.

Villa Toscana located 1 minute from the airport at 16 Calle 8-20, Aurora I, Zona 13, Guatemala City Tele: 502. 2261. 2854, 2261.3044 and 5550.2664. Email: reservaciones@hostalvillatoscana.com and info@hostalvillatoscana.com

Antigua Hotels

Hotel Casa Rustica 6th Ave Norte #8 Antigua, Guatemala Tele: 7832-3709 / 7832-0694 1 block from Central Park, website www.casarusticagt.com Email: casarusticagt@hotmail.com Directly behind Parque Central, Private Bath, Cable TV, WiFi, Kitchen, Comfy Large Screen TV Lounge, Airport pickup, Laundry, Bag Storage, Billards, Coffee by the Front Desk, 2 Gardens and 3 Terraces with Views.

Hotel El Meson de Maria, 3a Calle Pte. #8, La Antigua, Guatemala. Tele: 502. 7832. 6068. Luxury in elegant setting. 

Antigua Rentals and Services, Office: 5 Avenida Sure Final #36. Office: #6A Antigua, Guatemala. Tele: 502. 7832. 4779. Houses and apartments for rent by the day, week, month. Fully equipped, wifi, Cable TV. Properties for different budgets, located in and around Antigua, House rentals in all of Guatemala.

A Place to Stay Hotel, 5a Calle Poniente #42, Callejon Landivar, La Antigua, Guatemala, Tele: 7832. 5515, Email: raulcruzval@yahoo.com private rooms, shared rooms, kitchen, Cable TV, Wifi, DVD, laundry breakfast, purified water.

Casa Concepcion Bed & Breakfast, Callejon del Hermano Pedro #2, La Antigua, Guatemala Tele: 7832. 0360. 

Casa Quinta, 5 Avenida Sure #45, La Antigua, Guatemala, Tele: 7832 6181 & 7832. 6083. Email: info@hotelcasaquinta.com 

El Marqes de Antigua, 4a Avenida Sur #30, La Antigua, Guatemala. Tele: 2386. 1012, 7832. 8259 Fully equipped luxury suites at hotel room prices. Daily, monthly and yearly.

Maya woman looking amused and curious

Hacia El Sur Hostal Quality Hostal near Cafe No Se. Private rooms and dorms, WiFi, laundry. Breakfast included. 1st Ave. Sur, #15 at end of 6th Calle, under Cafe Sky. Tele 7937. 2008. Antigua.

Hostal San Nicolas, Calle de Los Pasos #20 & 9a Calle. Tele: 7832. 2915 Email: hostalsannicolas@intelnet.net.gt 

Hotel Aurora, 4a Calle oriente #16, La Antigua, Guatemala. Tele: 502. 7832. 5155, 7832. 7965 & 7832. 7966 Breakfast service, Wifi, Cable TV, Private parking. Email: haurora@conexion.com.gt 

Hotel Casa Antigua, 34a Calle Poniente#5, La Antigua, Guatemala, Tele: 7832.9090 Website: www.hotelcasa-antigua.com 7316. Email: casadelasfuentes@hotmail.com  24 Double rooms, convention room, parking. Near San Sebastian Park.

Hotel Casa de Las Fuentes, Avenida El Desengano #26, La Antigua, Guatemala, Tele: 502. 7832. 2312. and 7832.

Hotel Casa Del Parque, 4ta Avenida Norte #5, La Antigua, Guatemala Tele: 832.0961.

Hotel Los Pasos, Tele: 502. 7832. 5252.

Hotel Panchoy, 1a Avenida Norta 5-A La Antigua, Guatemala, Tele: 502. 5201. 7468/ 7832.1020 / 7832. 0937. Email: info@hotelpanchoy.com 21 equipped rooms by the day, week, or month. Cable TV, Safety box, mini Bar.

Hotel San Jorge  4a Avenida Sur #13, La Antigua, Guatemala, Tele: 502. 7832. 3132, & 502. 5398. 6252. Email: ifo@hotelsanjorgeantigua.com 

La Casa De Maco, 1a Avenida Norte #22-A in Antigua, Tele: 502. 7832. 2549. Email: info@lacasademaco.com Six blocks from Central Park, Wifi, shared kitchen. 

Palaciochico, two locations in Antigua 1850 - 3a Avenida Sur #6 Tele: 502. 7832.7137, & 1940 - 7a Avenida Norte #15, Tele: 502. 7832. 3895. Email: info@hotelpalaciochico.com

Colonial style hotel in Panajachel

Hotel de Cortez y Larraz 6a Avenida Sur, No. 3 Antigua. Tele: 502. 7832. 0276 or 7832.1702 Email: cortezylarraz@yahoo.com Hot water, private baths, laundry.  

Hotel Palacio de Dona Beatriz, Las Gravileas, Calle de los Duelos, La Antigua, Guatemala. Tele: 502. 7832. 9573. Email: info@hotelpalaciodebeatriz.com  Suites, Junior Suites, and Villas. Spa

Meson del Valle, 5a Avenida Sur #11-C, La Antigua, Guatemala, Tele: 7882. 4469. 

Palacio de Leonor 4ta Calle Oriente #8, Antigua, Guatemala, Tele: 7832. 2281, Email: info@palaciodeleonor.com

Panza Verde Hotel & Restaurant, Best hotel in town. 5ta Avenida Sur #19 La Antigua, Guatemala Tele: 7832. 2925. 

Posada El Antano, 6a Avida Nort #36, La Antigua, Guatemala Tele: 7832. 7351. & 7832. 0134, 11 comfortable rooms w/fireplace, volcano view. Restaurant, terrace, Internet, Parking, special rates.

Real Plaza Hotel, 9a Calle Poniente #40, La Antigua, Guatemala. Tele: 502. 7832. 2239 - 42.

Tabi House, Callejon del Hermano Pedro#12, La Antigua, Guatemala. Tele: 4570. 8065. Email: tabihouse@gmail.com  Great views, colonial style, garden, Wifi, 4 blocks from Central Park, very quiet, private.

Yellow House, 1a Calle Poniente #24, Antigua, Guatemala, Tele: 502. 7832. 6646, Email: yellowhouseantigua@hotmail.com  Clean rooms, fast WiFi, friendly staff, great breakfasts. 

Hotels Lake Atitlan, Panajachel and surrounds

Corazon del Lago Hotel Boutique, Calle del Embarcadero 0-56, zona 2, Panajachel, Solola. Tele: 7762. 0025 Email: hotelcorazondellago@hotmail.com

Kakchiquel Hoteles 90 rooms, 10 junior suites,  internet, TV, Cable, Telephone, swimming pool, jacuzzi. Avenida Santander and Calle Monterey, Avenida Santander and Calle Los Tigres, Panajachel. Tele: 7762.0634, 7762.0815-16, 7762.1312,  Email: hotelkakchiquel@yahoo.com

View of gorgeous Lake Atitlan

Hotel Primavera, Calle Santander, understated elegance in the heart of Panajachel. Wifi. Tele: 7762. 2052 Email: primaverahotel@yahoo.com 

El Chaparral Hotel & Travel Agency, Final Calle Santander, Panajachel, Solola, Guatemala Tele: 7762. 2611. Comfortable rooms, Cable TV, parking, heated pool, Wifi.

Hotel Jardines del Lago Calle Monterrey, Panajachel, Tele: 502. 7762.6114-15 info@jardinesdellago.com, international restaurant, water sports, internet, parking

Hotel Fonda del Sol, Calle Principal 1-74, Zona 2 Panajachel, Lake Atitla, Guatemala, Tele: 7762. 1162. Email: h_fondadelsol@yahoo.com 15 Comfortable rooms, Parking, laundry, garden.

Hotel Atitlan, finca San Buenaventura, Panajachel, Solola, Guatemala. Tele: 502. 7762. 1441 / 7762. 2060 Email: info@hotelatitlan.com 

Hotel Playa Linda, Panajachel, Lake Atitlan, Tele: 502. 7762. 0096 / 97. Website: http://hotelplayalinda.com.gt/?lang=en  Comfortable rooms with fireplace, Cable TV, internet, swimming pool, gardens beautiful lake views.

Hotel Real Santander, 3a Avenida 3-45 Zona 2, Calle Santander, Panajachel, Lake Atitlan, Guatemala. Tele: 7762. 2915 / 17,  Email: necos@itelgua.com  Comfortable rooms, Cable TV, parking, laundry.

Hotel Dos Mundos, Panajachel, Calle Santander, 4-72, Zona 2. Tele: 7762. 2078. Email: dosmundos@atitlan.com &  h2mundos@intelnet.net.gt Website: www.hoteldosmundos.com Pool, parking, laundry, gardens, Cable TV, security boxes, travel agency, conference room.

Lake Atitlan Spa offers custoized personal retreats for body, mind, spirit. 100% off-grid, private boat only access. 5 star accommodations and affordable elegance. Innovative Avesa Quantum Spa Treatments. All inclusive Wellness Programs with delicious food. Website: www.LakeAtitlanSpa.com

La Casa Rosa Hotel & Restaurante, Santa Cruz, La Laguna, Tele: 5803. 2531, / 5416. 1251, / 4912.4786 Email: lacasarosasantacruz@gmail.com Lake front, private doc, hot water, beautiful garden, sauna. Asian food and happy hour.

La Posadada de Don Jose Up from the day market 2a Avenida, Calle Principal 3-49, Zona 1 Panajachel. Tele: 502. 7762. 2176 or 7762. 2630 / 31 or /33. Clean rooms, garden setting.

Los Arboles Apart-Hotel, Avenida de los Arboles 0-42, Zona 2, Panajachel, Atitlan Tele: 502. 762. 0544 / 45 / 47 / 48 email: milymatheu@hotmail.com Apartments with kitchenettes, laundry available, solarium, Cable TV    

Posada de Santiago Hotel & Restaurant, pool, sauna, hot tub. Santiago, Atitlan. Tele: 7721. 7366. 

Rancho Grande Inn, Panajachel, Solola, Guatemala, The best Bed & Breakfast. Tele: 502. 7762. 2255. Email: ranchogrande_inn@yahoo.com

VIDEO - Solola Maya Market - The Sights and Sounds Never been to an authentic Maya market? Don't miss this video! See native Maya dress and hear Spanish and Kaqchikel spoken in this large Guatemala marketplace.

Hotels in Rio Dulce and outside Livingston

Buga Mama in Livingston

Hotel, Restaurante y Marina Catamaran, Rio dulce, Isabal, Guatemala Tele: 502. 7930.5494. Email: catamaran@itelgua.com

Hacienda Tijax Ecolodge & Marina, Livingston,Tele: 7930 Email: ifo@tijax.com Waterfront cabanas, full service marina, restaurant & Bar, swimming pool, eco farm, bird watching, horseback riding,

Rio Dulce Riverfront Tortugal, an elegant restaurant, hotel & hostal Tele: 5306.6432 

Hotels Pacific Coast

Monterrico

Dos Mundos Pacific Resort, Tele: 502. 7823. 0820 / 7848. 1407 / 7848. 1771.  Pools, gardens, lounge, bar, restaurant, beach front.

Guatemala Cayman Suites, Monterrico km 133. Tele: 502. 2332. 7161 / 7848. 1742/43. Large rooms with A/C, Direct TV & DVD, minibar, pool bar, international restaurant.

Other Choices

Cafe de Sol, Playa de Monterrico Tele: 5810. 0821. 5050.9173, - Villa Kairos Tele: 5582. 3767 & 4622. 4923. Email: informacion@hotelvillakairos.com, - Honolulu Hotel and Restaurant, Monterrico, km 8, hacia Hawaii. Tele: 4005. 0500, 4503. 0386 Email: honoluluhotel@gmail.com, - Casa Bella Tele: 5907. 2552. / 7821. 3088 Email: bramishka@yahoo.com, - Hotel Utz Tzaba Tele: 5318.9452, - Hotel Dulce y Salado Tele: 4154.0252, - Hotel Atelie del Mar Tele: 5752. 5528, - Johnnys Place Hotel Tele: 5812. 0409 private beach house, bungalows, dorm, restaurant/bar. Email: reservations@johnnysplacehotel.com, - Hotel Lahaina Tele: 5487. 3971, - Hawaiian Paradise Hotel Tele: 5361. 3011 8 kms after Monterrico, - Cafe del Sol Tele: 502. 5050. 9173, Monte Rico, Guatemala.

Las Lisas - Isleta de Gaia, Las Lisas Km 144. Tele: 7885. 0044. Lonely Planet says: The Pacific Coast's best kept secret. Frommer's declares: This should be your first and only choice.

Restaurants, Cafes, Entertainment

Xela

Restaurante Royal Paris offers live music and French specialities. Located in Xela at 14 Avenida A 3-06, Zona 1 Edificio Marzia 2nd level Tele: 502. 7761. 1942 Email: royalparis@yahoo.com 

North & South bookstore, 8a Calle & 15 Avenida, 13-77, Zona 1. Xela, Guatemala, Tele 7761. 0589. Literature travel guides, maps, postcards, Spanish textbooks, organic coffee.

Moonkat Dessert Lounge & Galeria de Arte, Home made cakes and desserts, exotic juice smoothies and flavored hot chocolates. Located between Central Park and the Municipal Theater, 2a Calle, 13-30 Zona 1, Xela. Open Wed - Sunday, afternoons and evenings.

Cafe Especial de Guatemala offers courses in coffee production and exportation, producing 100% organic Fair Trade coffee. Xela, Guatemala, Tele: 7765.0623 or Email fecceg@gmail.com for free home delivery or for more information about products, tours and services.

Spectacular architecture in Main Plaza, Xela

Cafe Im Sut offers the best coffee in Quetzaltenango. Serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, drepes, hamburgers and lunch specials. WIFI available, rooms for rent. Open daily 7 am to 7 pm. 4a Calle 9-42, Zona 1, one block from the park. Tele: 7761.3083

Antigua

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Asados de Antigua Restaurant/Steak House 6th West Street, No. 15. Open from Noon to 9:30 p.m. Email: restaurante-steakhouse@outlook.es Tele: 502. 7832. 1046.

Bistro 5 Home made pasta, bistro cuisine. Sunday brunch. Antigua. 4th Calle Oriente #7, Tele: 7832. 5510.

Cactus Taco-Shop Little hole-in-the-wall. Relax with a cold beer and some awesome tacos. The fish tacos are a house specialty. 6th Calle Oriente, #21. Antigua. Tele: 7832. 2163.

Cafe Condesa Inside Casa del Conde, West side of the central park, Antigua. Daily seasonal specials. Tele: 7832.0038 Email: Lastrescondesas@hotmail.com

Cafe No Se Pizza, beer on tap, Live music, guaranteed fun. 1st Avenue between 5th and 6th Calles. Antigua

Cafe Sky The best rooftop terrace view in Antigua, Guatemala, International, Guatemala & Mexican Cuisine. 1a Avenida Sur #15, La Antigua, Guatemala, Tele: 7832. 7300 Email: cafesky-antigua@hotmail.com

Casa Escobar Steak House located at 6ta Avenida Norte, #3 La Antigua, Guatemala. Tele: 7832.5250 2nd location La Majadas, Tele: 2474.2508 

Choco - Chocolate workshops, cacao tours, cafeteria, free museum and factory. 4a Calle Oriente #14, La Antigua Guatemala, Tele 502. 7832. 4520 Email: Guatemala@ChocoMuseo.com Sun - Th 10:30 am - 6:30 pm, Fr - Sat  10:30 am  7:30 pm

Cheers Sports Bar offers the best buffalo wings in Guatemala, big screen TV, pool tables, darts. Open daily located in Guatemala City on13 Calle 0-40, Zone 10, Tele: 2368.2089

Circus Bar, 4a Calle Oriete #10, Casa Antigua El Jaulon, 2nd floor, Tele: 7832. 1033 & 7832. 0597.

Como Como Open air garden seating or bar with fireplace. Menu is creative French/Belgian, fish, poultry, beef. 6th Calle between 4th and 5th. Tele: 7832. 0478. Antigua.

VIDEO - Let Antigua into Your Heart  You have never seen Antigua like this! I heard from a native here, that the best way to see Antigua is to wander. "Take your time and go through the small streets. People are friendly. Say hello. Let Antigua into your heart." 

El Cazador Italiano 3a Avenida Norte #1B, La Antigua, Guatemala. M-Sat 12:00 - 11:00pm, Sun, 12:00 - 10:00pm. Tele: 4092. 0156. OR 7832. 2955 Email: elcazadoritaliano@gmail.com  Authentic Italian Cuisine. Try the Aarg Pizza.

El Sabor del Tiempo, Shrimp, rabbit, steaks, pasta, burgers. Calle del Arco y 3a Calle esquina. Tele: 502. 7832. 0516, Antigua, Guatemala.

El Viejo Cafe - French Bakery 6a Av. y 3a Calle Esquina No. 12, Antigua, Guatemala. Tele: 502. 7832. 1576 or 7832. 1588 Email: jrquiroa@yahoo.com Good coffee, great pastries.

Epicure Restaurante, Deli foods, take away, garden setting for meals. 3a Avenida Norte #11 "B" La Antigua, Guatemala. Tele: Store: 7832. 5545, Restaurant reservations: 7832. 5522. Email: epicurecia@gmail.com

Fridas, Cocina Mexicana & Bar, Home Delivery, Pool Lounge. Calle Del Arco #29, just south of the arch. Antigua, Guatemala,Tele: 7832. 1296.

Hops and Tales Craft beer by the bottle and on tap. Wings and Nachos. Beer O'Clock happy hour 4-7 p.m. 3a Calle Oriente #19D between 1st and 2nd Avenidas. Antigua.

Kafka One of the best music venues in town. Fantastic comfort food. 3rd Calle Poniente #4 between 4th and 5th Avenidas, Antigua. Tele: 7832. 7790.

Mangos! A tropical treat

La Canoa Restaurant & Sports Bar, 5th Calle Poniente #6, La Antigua, Guatemala, Tele: 7832. 7583.

La Taverna Like conversation? Beat the crowds. Inside La Fuente, 4a Calle Oriente, Tele: 7832. 9663 Antigua.

Lava Terrace Bar & Gourmet Burgers 4ta. Avenida Norte #3 La Antigua, Guatemala

Mono Loco THE place to watch sports in Antigua. Tuesday is ladies night. 5th Avenue between 5th and 6th. Tele: 7832. 4235.

Ni-fu Ni-fa Steak House Parrilla Argentina, 3a Calle Oriente #21, La Antigua Tele: 7832. 6579. Live Music every Sunday, Delivery available.

Ocelot Blues and Jazz Joint, menu de tapas, prime local haunt. 4ta Avenida Norte #3, between 3rd and 4th. La Antigua. Amazing Terrace.

Organica Foodstore open 7 days a week, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. 5a Calle Poniente #6, Antigua, Guatemala, Tele: 7832.6533. In Guatemala City diagonal 6 16-23, Zona 10, Comercial La Villa Locales 2Y3, Tele: 2263. 1819 & 2263. 1827 Also Carretera Al Salvador, km 15.5, Condado Concepcio Fase I, local #21 Tele: 6634. 7077 Open Monday - Saturday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

VIDEO - Faces of Guatemala  It's about the people. Much about a person can be seen - or at least imagined - by peering into their faces. Come take a look, into some Faces of Guatemala.

Panza Verde Stunningly beautiful ambiance. Bar, lounge, reflecting pool. Perfect for anniversaries and birthdays. Excellent service. Tapas on the Terrace on weekends. Saturday concert series in La Cuerva. Antigua. 5th Avenue South #19. Tele: 7832. 2925

Pappy's BBQ The best Texas BBQ in town. Daily specials, Tele: 502. 5979. 6771, Website: www.bbqantigua.com Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/PappysAntigua Open daily. On the corner of 6th St and 6th Calle, Antigua.

Sopas, Weekends: Hickory smoked BBQ, traditional Guatemalan, 7a Avenida Norte #5, La Antigua, Guatemala Tele: 4214. 4994

The Snug The best day drinking joint in town. Antigua. The place is brilliant. 6th Calle Poniente #14. Tele 4215. 9601.

Ubi's Sushi, 6a Avenida Sur #12B-2, La Antigua, Email: ubisushiantigua@gmail.com 

Panajachel and Lake Atitlan

Beauty Salon - Salon de Belleza y Spa Avenida de los Arboles next to the Circus Bar, Panajachel. Tele: 502. 5958. 7722 or 3497. 9033 Email: hirtrickspana@gmail.com

Circus Bar and Restaurant on Avenida de los Arboles. Open noon to midnight. Live music. Take out Tele: 502. 5503. 0708 Tele to restaurant: 502. 7762. 2056, Panajachel.  Website: www.circusbar.com.gt Email: lacarpasa@hotmail.com Great pizzas, meats, salads.

Crossroads Cafe Michael and Adele Roberts, 0-27 Calle del Campanario, Panajachel. Email: havecoffee@gmail.com Website: www.crossroadscafepana.com Great coffee, good pastries, friendly people.

Kitsch Cafe/Bar on Santander in Panajachel. Good coffee, truffles, German pastries, wine bar, beer, restaurant. Tele: 502. 7762. 0821 or 5711. 2050

Magic Travel Agency Avenida Santander, Zona 2, Panajachel. Ricardo Montoya, Tele: 502. 5978. 1280 or 502. 7762. 0963. Email: magictravelpana@hotmail.com Website: www.magictravel.com.gt

Tecno Mundo Everything for your computer including repairs. Panajachel: Avenida Santander 4-05 Local B. Zona 2, Tele: 502. 7762. 0841. Solola: 7 Avenida 9-05 Zona 2, Tele: 502. 7762. 5251. Santiago, Atitlan: 3 A Avenida 2-09 Zona 3, Tele: 502. 7721. 7995

Tuscani Restaurant Final Calle Santander, Panajachel. Great Italian food and fresh dishes, meats, pastas, chicken, fish. Tele: 502. 7762. 1051 or 5515. 5252 Email: restaurantuscani@hotmail.com Chef/owner Walter.

San Juan La Laguna

El Artesano Vinos y Quesos Excellent and famous Wine and Cheese bar. Reservations only. Open Monday - Friday Noon to 4pm. Tele: 502. 4555. 4773 or 3028. 4351

San Pedro La Laguna

Cafe Pequenos Pecados Restaurante Ricardo Lelli and Antonella Bacchetti own a small Italian Restaurant with excellent food. Check it out. 8a Calle 4-020 Zona 2, San Pedro La Laguna. Email: elpuntoantigua@gmail.com Tele: 502. 3031. 4713. Try the specials.

Lole's Place Restaurant On the main street in San Pedro La Laguna. Wendy Alamilla & Hugo Cobra own this quaint restaurant. Great for breakfast. Open early. Tele: 502. 4950. 3109 or 4702. 2566.

Salud Para Vida/Health for Life! On the main street in San Pedro La Laguna. Kurt French owns this well stocked health food store. Tele: 502. 5457. 2608 or 804. 833. 8982. Email: kurt@saludparavida.org Website: www.saludparavida.org

Santiago Atitlan

Hotel Tzanjuyu Rooms with private and public bathrooms, hot water. Located in Santiago Atitlan. Tele: 502. 4286. 3699 or 5590. 7980. Owned by Diego Pablo Coquix.

Miscellaneous

Computer Repair 8th Avenue 7-63, Zona 2 Solola, Telephone: 5012.7933

Computer Repair 4ta Calle 19-48, Zona 1 Xela. Tele: 7761.4396

Computer Repair Av. De Los Arboles, El Pueblito Local No.1 Panajachel, Cell: 4274. 5467 Tele/Fax 7762. 1759 email: chatzoneinfo@gmail.com Speak with Alvaro Buch, English spoken.

Reliable Taxi Driver Hernan in Antigua Tele:4534. 3651

Reliable Taxi Driver Cesar in Antigua Tele: 4019. 2407

La Reunion luxury private residences located 10 miles from Downtown Antigua. Golf course open to the public. Car rental, club rental, driving range, golf packages. 18 hole, Par 72, 7,275 yards. Tele: 502.7873.1424

Medical - Hospitals, Doctors, Clinics

When traveling outside your home country, it can be very disconcerting to have a serious medical issue. We offer you links to two stories of our personal experience with excellent medical care in Guatemala. We also offer other relevant information on this topic. Take advantage of what we know!

Billy Personally Tests Medical Tourism in Guatemala - The story of Billy's emergency situation in Panajachel, Guatemala with a list of prices paid for the doctor and hospital services received in Guatemala City.

Q&A from our Readers  - We answer our Readers' questions on this topic.

Cardiocare located in the hospital area of Guatemala City in the Clinics of the Medical Center II - Email: servicioalcliente@cardiocaresa.com Telephone: +502 2313-9999   

Centro Medico is the hospital we used in Guatemala City

Pricing of a Medical Emergency in Guatemala - The story of Akaisha's finger de-gloving and the prices for all medical services received.

EyeScan Imagenes Diagnosticas Oculares, S.A. 10 Calle 3-01, Zona 14 Tele: 502. 2337. 2338 Tele: 502. 2337. 0274 Email: eyescangt@gmail.com  Guatemala City, Guatemala. Henry Ramirez speaks English Open M-F Saturday, 7-10 am Everything for the eyes, including glaucoma testing.

Antigua

Antigua Acupuncturist Delia Orellana Email: deliaorellana@hotmail.com Tele: 5029.4970

Flores, an island town in Guatemala

Casa de los Angeles A memory care residence, comprehensive care. Address: Aldea Choacorral, San Lucas Sacatepequez Km 25.5 Guatemala, Centro América, Phone: (305) 320-3790 (502) 4227-2911.

Centro Visual G & G operating room, clinics and optical infirmary. Dr. Jose R. Golcher and Dra. Dalia de Golcher. Located 4a Avenida Sur Final #1, Antigua, Guatemala, Tele: 7832.6554 and 4431.4822

Clinicas de la Cruz 3a Avenida Norte #11A Tele: 502. 7832.0125 and Blvd. Los Proceres 18 Calle, 24-69 Zona 10, Torre 1 Of 10-07 Empresarial Zona Pradera, Antigua, Guatemala,Tele: 502. 2261. 6875. Implants, cosmetic dentistry, root canals, laser bleaching, custom dentures, crowns and bridges. Jore E. De La Cruz, DDS, P.C.

Clinica y Optica Santa Lucia, Rodolfo Laparra, M.D., 5a Calle Poniente #28, La Antigua, Guatemala, Tele: 7832.7945 English spoken. Monday - Saturday

Clinicas Ovalle group of professionals specializing in all dental areas located 2a Avenida Norte #3, La Antigua, Guatemala. Tele: 7832. 0275 

Compounding Pharmacist in Antigua - Ira Friedberg. Pharmacist at Your Fingertips Facebook Page or Compounding Apothecary of Latin America Facebook Page    

Dermatologist Dr. Manel Antonio Samayoa 3a, Calle P. #13, half a block from the market near Ban Rural, Antigua, Guatemala, Tele: 5306.5610 or 7832. 4854

Hospital Nacional Pedro de Bethancourt, San Felipe de Jesus, Antigua, Guatemala, Tele: 7831. 1319 to 7831. 1325

Clinicas Medicas San Sebastian, 5 Avenida Calle Poniente #44, La Antigua, Guatemala. Internal Medicine and Electrocardiograph clinic. Doctora Rosa Julia Chiroy Munoz, Tele: 7832. 7019, Cell: 5723. 0780 Email: draalbagabriel3@hotmail.com

Farmacias Galeno Open 24 hours every day of the year. Free home delivery 6 a.m. - 10 p.m.. Avenida El Desengano, Casa 6-A, Antigua, Guatemala. Tele: 7832. 4747 or 4805. 7228 or 4805. 8914

Xela, Guatemala City

Clinicas Dentales Profesionales in Xela offers cosmetic dentistry, esthetic fillings, root canals, orthodontics, whitening, implants,  crowns, dental bridges, emergencies, general cleaning Located Zone 3, 17 Avenida 4-42, First Floor Office 7, Zone 1, 3a Calle 12-61, a few feet away from The Black Cat. Tele: 7767.2707 / 5608.8572 (English) email : info@dentist.com.gt

Plastic Surgery, Reconstructive Hand Surgery - Dr. Juan Carlos Galindo in Guatemala City. Edificio Sixtino, 6ta Avenida 6-63, Zona 10, Tele: 502. 2269. 7071 or 2269.7072 or 2269. 7073 or 2269. 7074. Cell: 5202. 6280 Email: JCGalindo 57@gmail.com or JCGalindo57@yahoo.com This was the hand surgeon Akaisha used for her hand accident. Highly recommended. Speaks English.

Hyperbaric Chamber Therapy - Licda. Ana Lucky Potrillo, Edificio Sixtino, 6ta Avenida 6-63 Zona 10. Guatemala City, Tele: 2269. 7259 or 5208. 5515 or 5472. 2946

Solola, Jucanya, Panajachel & San Marcos

Atitlab, Centro de Analisis, Final Santander, 5-38, zona 2, Panajachel, Lab for blood tests, blood bank. Mon-Fri. 7am to 5 pm. Dra. Magda Teresa Catalina Flores Lopez. Tele: 502. 4935. 8173, 502. 4259.7177 email: atitlab@gmail.com

Central de Salud, on Calle Principal, up towards La Dispensa. You can walk in here for free for services. There are free acupuncture sessions given by Diane Dreyfus, who often brings in international doctors to help with the locals. Contact her on her Facebook Page to ask about her free Hornadas and clinics.

Clinica Dental Dra. Luisa La Guardia Garcia, Calle Santander, Zone 2, Centro Comercial Plaza Atitlan Loca 23 & 24. Panajachel. Tele: 502. 7762. 1220 Emergencies: 502. 5475. 3061. Email: saludentuboca@gmail.com English spoken.

Clinica Medica de Ginecologia y Obstetricia Luz Y Vida, M-F 9 am - 7 pm Saturday, 9 am - 1 pm, 24 hour emergency phone: Tele 4154.9478 and 7762.4709, 0-374 Avenida Venancio Barrios Zona 2, Solola.

Dental Shalom 11 Calle 7-45 zona 2 de Solola M-F 8 am - 6 pm, Emergency phone 5618.0357, 5215.4122

Dental Surgery Dr. Carlos Rodolfo Garcia Garcia. Panajachel near La Dispensa. Tele: 502. 4148. 3072. or 5514. 3107. Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to Noon, 3:00 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, 7a.m. to 2 p.m.

Dentist Yadira Kastillode Gonzalez, 2nd Ave. 2-36 Zone 1, Barrior Norte in front of Veterinary Hospital, Solola, 7762. 6231

Clinica Dental Solola, 7th Avenue 8-48, zona 2, Solola. Emergency phone 5416.5369. Hours M-F 8 am - 12 pm and 2pm - 5pm. Saturday 7:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m.

Dra. Zully Arroyave, Internal medicine, Sanatorio Philippe Pinel, 5a Calle 7-48, Zona 2, Solola, Tele: 7762. 3294.

Panajachel Medical Guide  - list of medical services available in Panajachel.

Dr. Luis Cordon, Geriatrics, care at home, M-F, Panajachel, Tele: 4049.0774

Dra. Zulma Buitrego de Ordonez, Calle Principal 0-72, Panajachel, Tele: 7762. 2174

Imessa Medical Images and Sonograms 15 Calle 4-10, Zona 1, Barrio el Carmen, Solola. Tele: 502. 7762. 5413. Hours: Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday 8 a.m. to Noon. Email: info@imessa.com Website: www.imessa.com     

Lake Atitlan Wellness Clinic Dr. Luis De Pena, 3-34 Calle Monterrey, Panajachel, Guatemala, CA, 07010

Dra. Anabella F. Perez Consuegra, General Medicine & Natural, 0 Calle 2-94, Zona 4, Barrio Jucanya, Tele: 5526. 9099

La Asuncion Laboratoria Clinico Biotolico, Licda. Kenia Maria Caballeros Barragan, Calle Principal, Callejon Maria Cruz local 6C, Panajachel. Telefax: 502. 7762. 6268, Website: www.laasuncion.com.gt Email: info@laasuncion.com.gt Panajachel. In SOLOLA: 7a Avenida 11-52 Zona 2, Tele: 502. 7762. 4869 Telefax: 502. 7762. 3303.

Massage and more, Marta Lynd-Atlan, East West Center, San Marcos, Tele: 5521. 3059, Acupressure, Teishin and Moxa, abdominal massage, back treatments. 

Farmacias Galeno Panajachel, Calle Principal 0-00 Zona 2 (right next to Pollo Campero at the traffic light) tele: 7762. 0867. Will deliver your order to your home, 6am to 10pm - open 24 hours, every day. Website: www.farmaciasgaleno.com.gt

PanaMed Clinicas de Especialidades (tele: 4224. 2648) just moved to the other side of La Dispensa Familiar, on a side street. Tuk tuks know where it is. Panajachel. Dra. Juarez (speaks English) Gynaecologist, Dr. Carlos Cunningham, chiropractor, Naturopath,  Tele: 7762. 0281. Internal medicine, Dra. Clara Cabrera, tele: 3006. 1428. Ask about other services provided in Clinic, since it seems to be fluid. Open Monday through Saturday.

Medical Tourism, Concierge Services, International Insurance

International Health Insurance  IHI was one of the first insurance companies in the world to offer international insurance plans. Over the last 30 years IHI has introduced more new products than any of the competitors including preventative services, health consulting services and online solutions for the convenience of their customers. Both healthcare insurance and travel insurance.

For more information on Medical Tourism, please see our Medical Tourism Page

World Nomads Travel insurance, recommended by Lonely Planet. Available to people from over 150 countries, designed for adventurous travelers, cover for medical, evacuation, baggage and activities.

Spanish schools

Easy Spanish courses for Survival level and for Executives, 14 Avenida 13-68, Zona 10, Oakland, Guatemala City, Tele: 2337.3970 Email: easyfacil@hotmail.com

Spanish Instruction Asociacion Pop Wuj One-on-one Spanish instruction in a spectacular setting and the opportunity to help the people of Guatemala while you learn. Regular Immersion Program, social work and Medical Spanish Program. volunteer opportunities available. Located at 1a Calle 17-72, Zona 1 Quetzaltenango, Telefax: 502. 7761.8286.

Escuela de la Montana located one hour west of Xela provides 4 hours daily of one-on-one Spanish instruction, comfortable lodging in the main building of the school, 3 meals a day with families of neighboring communities and daily activities such as conferences, visits to nearby communities and nature hikes. Contact Projecto Linguistico, Quetzalteco de Espanol, 5a Calle 2-40, Zona 1, Quetzaltenango. Tele: 7763.1061. Email: plq@plqe.org

English Teachers McCallum School of English located on Pasaje Enriquez, Zona 1, Xela email: mccallumenglish@gmail.com

Miguel de Cervantes, Spanish School, Accommodation and Art Gallery located two blocks south of the park, 12 Avenida 8-31, Zona 1, Xela Tele: 7765.5554 or 5688.4694 Email: Xelacervantes@yahoo.com also Xelacervantes@gmail.com

For more volunteer opportunities, see our Volunteer Page.

Useful Links & Contact Numbers

Revue Magazine, Guatemala's English-Language Magazine has a Business Directory, Datebook Calendar of Events, maps, and current happenings

Lax Travel Antigua Travel Agency, 3a Calle Poniente #12 Esquina, La Antigua, Guatemala. Tele: 7832. 1621 & 7832. 2674. Email: laxantigua@intelnett.com You won't find better airfares than ours! Wholesale prices.

Transportes del Sol - daily departures to El Salvador 7:30 a.m. Executive Service $28 - (o/w) Conexion to Nicaragua $72 - (o/w) Offices & reservations: Hotel Crowne Plaza, Guatemala City. Tele: 502. 4145. 2652 & 2322. 5000

Hotel Berlin, Avenida El Espino, Lotes #62 & 64, Santa Elena, Urb. Madreselva Ant. Cuscatlan, El Salvador Tele: 503. 2243. 8877. Email: informacion@hotelberlin.com.sv

Hotel Mediterraneo Plaza, 15 Calle Poniente #4319, Col. Escalon, San Salvador Tele: 503. 2263. 4592. Ask about their special offers.

Alicante Hotel, La Sultana, C. Las Rosas Y Avenida Los Laureles #1, S.S. Tele: 2243. 0889.  Email: Alicante_international@hotmail.com, Air con, Cable TV, Pool, internet, lovely garden.

Alicante Montana Hotel, Km 93.5 Carr. Apaneca-Ataco. Tele: 503. 2413. 8656. Email: alicanteapaneca@hotmail.com, 26 rooms with hot water, Cable TV, restaurant, pool, spa.

Capricho Beach House - start your trip in El Salvador at one of the country's best beaches: Barra de Santiago. Just 3 hours from Antigua, Guatemala via Esquintla. Pristine beaches, surf, turtles, mangroves, in a nature reserve. Tele: 503. 7981. 4517.

Guinness Travel Tele: 4623.6297.

Rainbow Travel Center, 7 Avenida Sur #8, Tele: 502. 7931.7878. Flights, shuttles, tours and hotels. Best service for the best price, guaranteed! 

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