Sunday 19 May 2013
Tak’alik Ab’aj Archeological Park This 6.5 square kilometer archaeological site in the department of Retalhuleu dates from the 9th century BC through the 10th century AD. The city flourished during the Pre-Classic and Classic periods. The architecture, sculptures, and monuments have characteristics from both the Olmec and early Mayan civilizations. The site also has...
For those of us who have read Oliver Twist, the word “orphanage” conjures up all sorts of unpleasant images. The reference is sufficiently grim so that just the suggestion of a visit to an orphanage might cause some depression. But, enter Hogar Tío Juan, right in the middle of the Zona Viva of Guatemala City, and...
Hope – Opportunity – Dreams, 108 Sun Salutations for Education Yoga is good for the mind, body, and soul, and this month it’s also good for education! On March 10th at 4:30 PM, YogAntigua will host its 3rd 108 Sun Salutations event at the Cerro de la Cruz. Similar to a walkathon, participants commit to...
Dear Readers, If it’s your first visit to La Antigua, you’ve come at a great time. March is a lovely: the streets are drenched in sun and the jacaranda trees are in full bloom, scattering their purple petals on the cobblestones. It’s also the time of year when the culture and customs of this...
Tell us a little about yourself: Who is Diego? My real name is José Pérez, and I was born in 1985 in the village of Santa Catarina Palopó, in the department of Sololá. Life there was the same as it is for all poor people: there were farmers, fishermen, hardworking people. I grew up...
La Antigua is an alluring destination for many reasons and one of the growing industries here, which is catching the attention of visitors as well as residents, is healthcare, including holistic and alternative healing modalities that are offered by expert practitioners, many of whom have learned and honed their skills abroad. One such practitioner...
