When it comes to coffee, Guatemala is up there with the stars. And talking of stars – the Hollywood variety – I was invited to a coffee tasting for Rumer Willis, the actress daughter of Demi Moore and Bruce Willis, and her boyfriend, the actor Jayson Blair, at the Porta Hotel here in La Antigua.

Natalia Rodríguez from Café Barista gave an extremely informative talk about Guatemala coffee in general which was followed by a tasting of Antigua, Cobán and Huehuetenango regional coffees. It was amazing how much they appreciated the differences between the regions: Huehuetenango scored the most points, with the Antigua coffee coming in second.

This was the second visit to Guatemala for Rumer. She was here a few years ago, volunteering for an NGO building houses; you can really see how much she loves Guatemala as she travels with her boyfriend.

The highlight of their visit was the Canopy Tour at Finca Filadelfia.  They found it “unreal” and “exciting” with “great views.” They also traveled to Lake Atitlán where they visited Santiago Atitlán and San Juan La Laguna. They spent time at the San Juan women’s weaving cooperative, which they loved.

They stayed at the Porta Hotel here in La Antigua, and when I saw them, they were looking forward to the Media Luna massage for couples at the Ceiba Spa – a little relaxation before heading off on another adventure to Tikal.

Whilst in La Antigua they ate and drank at Bistrot Cinq, Fridas, Como Como and Café No Sé.

One thing that really concerned them was the number of stray dogs throughout Guatemala. As dog owners, they really want to help, and hopefully they’ll be contacting Aware (www.animalaware.org) to make a donation or even adopt a dog or two!

As a final note, the lasting impression of Guatemala for them is the smiling people. One can only smile back!

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When you ring the bell and cross the threshold of the luxury design hotel Milflores, you will not only be walking into a 16

Newly reopened, Milflores occupies a wing of the historic Casa de los Milflores (House of the Thousand Flowers), which earned its name from the countless number of flowers cultivated in its abundant gardens. Being part of a 16th-century home, the hotel has an inherent colonial elegance which has been conserved by the work of engineer Amerigo Giraca and enhanced by designer Juan Carlos Rizo. Rizo was inspired by the name of the property to create a new and unique design concept for the hotel. Each of the six suites has been named for a flower that grows on the grounds, and the shade of that flower colors the opulent and contemporary furniture and décor found in each suite. The combination of contemporary design in a historic building makes for a beautifully eclectic atmosphere and truly earns Milflores the designation of the first and only luxury design hotel in La Antigua.

Part of the experience of Milflores is staying in a colonial building, and because of its historic architecture, each rooms has its own character. Each of the suites – Las Rosas (The Roses), Las Orquídeas (The Orchids), Las Jacarandas (The Jacarandas), Los Lirios (The Lilies), Las Hortensias (The Hydrangeas), and Las Azaleas (The Azaleas) – has its own individual charm and distinct palette of red, pink, purple, yellow, blue or orange, inspired by their namesakes. “Once you enter a room, you will feel the lilies, the jacarandas, the roses. I really love Las Rosas. It is probably my favorite suite,” states General Director Mariano Beltranena Falla.

The door to Las Rosas opens onto a private, sun-drenched patio punctuated by a 17th-century red pila. The room’s custom-made furniture is a rich rose-red hue, and the handcrafted textiles reflect the sensual color of the fresh roses found around the room.

Las Orquídeas has an outdoor living area complete with comfy sofas and a fireplace. Guests who stay in this suite can relax in private here while listening to the trickle of the fountain in their own garden. The bedroom is washed in a soft petal-pink, evoking the elegance of the orchid.

Las Jacarandas is the most modern and popular suite at Milflores. Emphasizing the vibrant purple of the jacaranda, the suite boasts high, wood-beamed ceilings and a spacious and newly constructed bathroom with a Jacuzzi tub.

Los Lirios is colored a joyous and sunny yellow. This suite has two queen-sized beds in the main sleeping area and a twin-sized day bed in the sitting area, making it an ideal suite for families.

Serene shades of blue welcome visitors when they enter Las Hortensias. The spacious room has beautiful artistic touches and a fireplace to warm its guests at night.

Las Azaleas is the coziest of the rooms. Bathed in a warm and inviting orange, guests will be surrounded in comfort when they snuggle up in the queen-sized bed.

One of the distinctive attributes of the hotel is the amount of space that has been allocated as sitting areas for the guests. Even at full capacity, there is enough room to find a sun-drenched patio, a smart library, or a cozy lounge to enjoy all to oneself. The hotel will also soon be completing a garden and spa area for its guests, complete with a lap pool, a massage room, and a large Jacuzzi with a stunning view of Volcán de Agua.

The hotel’s restaurant, Jardín Azul (Blue Garden), seats twenty-five. Here guests can enjoy delicious breakfasts like scrumptious Eggs Benedict or French toast made with fresh brioche. For lunch and dinner, the restaurant offers its guests the finest wines to accompany the dish of their choosing. Jardín Azul’s main purpose is to provide for the needs of the guests staying at Milflores, but with advanced reservations, the restaurant will open its doors to those wanting an exclusive dining experience.

Most small hotels would have difficulty, especially in the beginning, offering their guests such an expertly executed design with all the luxurious touches like L’Occitane toiletries and the finest Egyptian-cotton sheets, as well as be able to maintain an exceptional level of service, which is what guests remark on the most in the comment book in the lobby. The secret to sustaining this attention to detail and service from check-in to check-out, and doing so consistently, is that this small hotel has the backing of the grand Vista Real in Guatemala City. “Milflores is Vista Real’s little brother. This relationship allows us to give Milflores our full support and also do something really special and different because we don’t have to worry about the challenges small hotels often face,” explains Mariano Beltranena Falla.

Even with all the thought and care that has been put into making Milflores a luxury design hotel that offers its guest the upmost in service and comfort, Mariano Beltranena Falla still concedes, “Our most important amenity is La Antigua.” But in its turn, Milflores has captured the essence of its most important amenity by showcasing vibrant colors, rich textures, hospitality, a notable history, and an eclectic spirit.

www.hotelmilflores.com / 7832-9715 

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“I was an active Rotarian for almost 20 years and I’m still a Rotarian at heart. Rotary made me aware of the great need for clean safe drinking water. If you really want to help the less fortunate have a better quality of life, you have to start with clean water because of the tremendous positive impact it has on their health and ability to live productive lives. In Guatemala, water borne illnesses are still a leading cause of infant mortality, so that motivates us to bring Utz Ja’ [Good Water] to everyone.”

– Juan Carlos Cheves Gundersen*

When Tropical Storm Stan devastated Guatemala in 2005, the availability of clean drinking water for the victims was an immediate concern for the First Lady at the time, Wendy de Berger. Bombagua was able to offer a solution: the newly developed Utz Ja’ water filtration system, which used the world-class British Berkefeld ceramic “candle” filter. And with the help of a special humanitarian price offered by Fairey Ceramics Limited, the manufacturer of the candle filter, the First Lady was able to acquire thousands of Utz Ja’ filtration units for people affected by the storm.

Because having safe drinking water continues to be a major concern in Guatemala, Utz Ja’ filters are still available today at special humanitarian prices for leading organizations that have chosen them as their clean drinking water solution for the communities they help. Utz Ja’ (Good Water) is also available to those of us looking for an affordable, convenient, and world-class method of bringing safe drinking water into our homes.

Candle filters have a long and successful history. In the 19th century, the River Thames was London’s main water source, and also its sewer. In 1827, Sir Henry Doulton discovered that filtering contaminated water through ceramic prevented people from getting sick, and so he invented the ceramic “candle” filter, named for its candle-like shape. After 186 years they are still in use everyday by millions in numerous countries. Fairey Ceramics Limited produces the modern versions of these very effective ceramic-candle filters (Doulton and British Berkefeld brands) in a state-of-the-art facility in Great Britain.

Utz Ja’ uses, as its filtration element, British Berkefeld candles which are certified by NSF International, WRAS, and meet ISO standards. The filters are composed of two stacked food-grade virgin-plastic buckets with the internationally recognized British Berkefeld candle filter attached to the inside of the upper bucket. Dirty water passes through the candle from the top bucket to the lower bucket of the Utz Ja’, running on gravity alone. The outer ceramic layer of the candle acts as a physical barrier to particles and microbes larger than 0.9 microns, including E. Coli, typhoid, cryptosporidium and giardia, among others. It has also been impregnated with colloidal silver for its antibacterial properties. A bonus to this design is that the sanitary side of the filter is inside the candle, so you never have to worry about contaminating it by touching it or placing it on unclean surfaces. In addition, the center of the candle is filled with activated carbon, which removes unpleasant odors ands flavors. This process provides clean, safe, and good-tasting drinking water.

While Bombagua offers many different water filtration systems for its customers to choose from, the Utz Ja’ is a great option for Guatemala because it is portable, durable, lightweight, easy to assemble and maintain, and it is very affordable at Q275 for the unit and only Q150 for replacement candles. It’s much more convenient than using bottled water, as you don’t have to be home for delivery or store and lift large and heavy bottles. Plus, it’s much less expensive overall and eco-friendly.

In keeping with the spirit of the first Utz Ja’ filters distributed for humanitarian reasons after Tropical Storm Stan, Bombagua allocates a percentage of the profits from all of the filtration systems they sell toward donating Utz Ja’ filters to communities in need.

You can contribute: An Utz Ja’ water filter will be donated for every 30 “likes” received this month on their Facebook page: Agua Buena (Utz Ja’). Also, if you would like to donate a filter, Bombagua will deliver it to a less-fortunate family.

Stage 1
Outercover– microfiltration, including the reduction of pathogenic bacteria and cysts.

Stage 2
Antibacterial formula within the ceramic matrix which inhibits microbial growth.

Stage 3
The activated charcoal in the Super Sterasyl™ model reduces chlorine and organic compounds, thus improving taste and odor.

“Hábitat prefers the Utz Ja’ filter because it is the only filter that meets our standards for quality, reliability and certainty.”

– Marco Vinicio Toc, Habitat for Humanity Guatemala

For more information, visit www.faireyceramics.com. To learn more about the different filtration systems Bombagua offers, call 5502-5596 or email info@bombagua.com.gt. Bombagua ships anywhere in Guatemala. Mention this article and get free shipping.

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* Juan Carlos Cheves Gundersen es el Socio Gerente de Bombagua, el distribuidor autorizado de filtros de agua Doulton, British Berkefeld y SAWYER, y de enfriadores de agua sin botellas OASIS. / Juan Carlos Cheves Gundersen is the Managing Partner of Bombagua, the authorized distributor for Doulton, British Berkefeld and SAWYER water filters, and OASIS bottleless water coolers.

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For the tourism sector, PROSOL organizes the Q’ij Säq traveling festival that started in September 2012 and continues to tour throughout the department. The next presentation will be held on May 11th in Santa Catarina Ixtahuacán. This free festival is an exhibition of the living culture of the department of Sololá and includes a representation of the Chaajchay Mayan ballgame, a Sotz’il theater presentation Oxlajuj B’aktun, and Cosmovision Hip Hop T’zutu B’aktun Kan in local languages. Each municipality adds its own local artists, so it’s always a very dynamic and inclusive event.

On May 4th, the city of Sololá, the departmental capital, will unveil its new image as a cultural destination on the national and international stage, and a festival has been organized to celebrate this launch. The festival will include music, a Mayan ballgame, theater, dance, a circus, a fashion show, visual projections, a fireworks show, and more.

By organizing community tourism in the municipalities of San Juan La Laguna, San Pedro La Laguna, and Santiago Atitlán, PROSOL is offering the opportunity to experience something different.

For more information, visit the PROSOL Sololá website: prosolola.org or its Facebook page about the traveling festival: 2012 in Atitlan.

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The first evidence of yuca cultivation in Mesoamerica dates back to 1,400 years ago, to the Mayan site Joya de Cerén in El Salvador. Also known as cassava or manioc, yuca is a dense, nubby tuber of the Euphorbiaceae plant family (which also includes Poinsettia plants, or, in Guatemala, pascuas), root beer-colored on the outside and, of course, white on the inside. The texture is similar to a potato, but slightly more fibrous. In Guatemala, it is found floating in rich caldos or broths alongside chicken, beef, and corn; mashed together with green plantains and butter for a quick side dish; or shredded, battered, and fried into sweet tortitas drizzled with honey for a quick dessert or afternoon snack. (See the recipe.)

And no, yuca will not be taking home any prizes for beauty, but it is definitely in the running for the Humanitarian Award, as the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations reports that millions upon millions of people in Asian, African, Central and South American countries depend on it as one of their prime sources of daily caloric intake. In Guatemala, it is behind only maíz, beans, and rice in popularity. So take that, beauty queens!

The first evidence of yuca cultivation in Mesoamerica dates back to 1,400 years ago, to the Mayan site Joya de Cerén in El Salvador.

• Sweet Yuca tortitas recipe

Cut 1 1/2 pounds of peeled yuca into four-inch pieces. Boil with a pinch of salt and half a teaspoon of baking soda until yuca can be pierced with a fork. Remove and let cool. Shred yuca and mix well with two eggs (beaten), one tablespoon flour, and one tablespoon sugar. In a pan, heat two tablespoons of canola or vegetable oil until popping. Drop batter, one-fourth a cup at a time, into the hot oil to make 1- to 2-inch pancakes. Fry on each side for three to four minutes until golden on each side. Serve hot with a drizzle of honey.

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Photos by: Natalie Rose

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La Antigua is just as special viewed from above as from her cobblestoned streets, so if you’re visiting or if you live here and just haven’t done it for a while, take the walk up to Cerro de la Cruz. As the rainy season is starting, it’s best to go in the morning when everything is fresh and crisp and can enjoy the climb and the views before the afternoon clouds roll in.

On May 10th Guatemala celebrates Mother’s Day and in recognition of the hardships many mothers in Guatemala face, we are featuring the article “A Strong Start for New Moms” about the organization Pueblo a Pueblo and its Maternal Child Health program.

Happy Mother’s Day,

Keri

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Greetings, Faithful Readers!

I told you so! A few months back, I advised you to enjoy the silky-smooth concrete of the newly renovated highway through Santa Inés leading up to the main entrance to La Antigua while you still could. I prophesied that it wouldn’t be long before túmulos appeared, and as usual, I was right. The interesting thing about these new speed bumps is that it appears that the Ministerio de Comunicaciones (which is also in charge of the nation’s roadwork) knows nothing about them and never approved them. My sources tell me that these speed bumps were installed illegally and the materials and labor were paid for by community members and business interests (including certain fancy-schmancy establishments) in Santa Inés. One would think that these unapproved túmulos would be removed by government authorities, but this being Guatemala, that probably won’t happen and they’re no doubt here to stay.

Back at the beginning of January, a whole bunch of city employees were laid off (for my British readers, that’s “made redundant”) or, more precisely, their contracts were unexpectedly not renewed. While there’s nothing wrong with City Hall letting unneeded employees go, the way it was done – apparently without the legally mandated minimum of two-weeks’ notice – had many people raising their eyebrows (not to mention the upset of those who were let go). Now, after some legal wrangling, these former employees are getting their jobs back. It’s amazing the brouhaha that has sprung up about this; there are quite vocal factions on both sides. One side says that the workers’ rights were violated and they deserve either some form of restitution or their jobs back, at least. The other side (which seems to be much more vocal – to the point of being annoyingly strident) feels that these employees were “bad apples” – at best ineffective and at worst corrupt – and that they should on no account be reinstated by the Muni. From personal experience, I can say that these outspoken critics are right regarding at least some of those who were let go, but it remains to be seen what the result of all the legal machinations will be. In other words, we’ll just have to wait and see how this plays out.

With the end of the tourist “high season” for Lent and Semana Santa, our fair city is back to being calm and uncrowded. And with fewer tourists (and their dollars, euros, and yen), the spate of robberies that was plaguing our business community just before Holy Week seems to have petered out. Kudos to the various police forces and military who were quite visible during Semana Santa! I’ve never seen so many cops on the streets, and it appears to have worked – the thieves evidently decided that it just wasn’t worth it. But it remains to be seen if the reduction in crime is permanent. Also, the urgency of the various ad hoc community groups petitioning the government for crime relief has apparently abated, and only time will tell if these groups keep up their work for a safer city. Or, like so many things here in the City of Perpetual Roses, is it only the squeaky wheel that gets the grease?

I’d be willing to bet that sales of deodorant, cologne, and perfume have increased in the past month or so, with the seemingly unending problems with our water system. With the continuing work on the city’s pipes, many days there has been just a trickle of water, or even none at all for hours on end. (At my cozy little shack, the only time most days that there’s been enough water pressure to take a shower has been between midnight and 4 AM, and frankly, I’m not a big fan of having to set my alarm and get up in the wee hours just so I can avoid stinking.) So if you find that the otherwise respectable people you meet around town are a bit whiffy, just smile and try your best to ignore the pong (that’s “stench” for my gringo readers). After all, we’re all in the same fragrant boat.

And one final thought for the month: Bigger is better… but biggest is best.

Well, that’s it for this month, me buckaroos. Make sure to tune in next month – same Bat-time, same Bat-channel – for more. And if you’re very lucky, I might tell you all about a local eco-terrorist group and their dastardly plans to divert the Río Pensativo in order to keep Panorama from flooding during the rainy season.

If you have a question, a comment, or a suggestion for a topic for Charlie, you can write to chisme@grupoquepasa.com

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*Just to set the record straight (and to keep anyone else from being sued): All opinions expressed in this column are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the editorial policies and opinions of Qué Pasa, the rest of its staff, its advertisers, or anybody else in their right mind.

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When the theme of economic domestic abuse arises (i.e., preventing someone from accessing resources for family needs and health), one of the mothers, Manuela, leans over to a Pueblo a Pueblo staff member and whispers, “This is a really important topic. It happened to me.” She explains that ten years ago her husband had refused to support the family at all, leaving her no money to buy food for herself or her two children. “My children were dying and there was nothing I could do,” she says. “A woman offered me Q5,000 (about US$650) to buy my two-month old son – yes, to buy my son! I refused, but there were times when I thought I should have said yes – that maybe he would have a better life somewhere with a rich person,” Manuela continues, blinking back tears. “But now I know where to get help. My baby daughter is very healthy and I’m finding ways to earn money for food.”

Manuela and the other women are among the sixty participants in Pueblo a Pueblo’s Maternal-Child Health (MCH) Program. At its core, MCH is designed to reduce the exceptionally high maternal and infant mortality rates among T’zutujil Maya women in the Santiago Atitlán region. Guatemala has the highest maternal mortality rate in Central America according to the World Health Organization. The MCH program creates a consistent, one-to-one partnership between international sponsors and these mothers, giving the mothers and their children medical and educational support through the most vulnerable periods of pregnancy and birth through age five. MCH provides this outreach through a partnership with Rxiin Tnamet, a community-based health center that sends social workers, nurses, and midwives into the community to work with families.

Although maternal health is big part of the program, most mothers participate in MCH to receive free or reduced-cost medical care for their children. In a community where a typical income is US$2 to US$4 a day, many mothers face the difficult choice between feeding their family and taking a sick child to the doctor. “When your child is sick, you say to yourself, ‘Where can we find the money?’ We only have enough for a little food,” says Juana, a mother in the program.

Waiting too long to see a doctor cost the lives of two young children with pneumonia in the region just a few weeks ago. “The high cost of medical care causes parents to hesitate when they should act,” says Pueblo a Pueblo Executive Director Rosemary Trent. “When that cost is eliminated and mothers are educated in good health care, they don’t hesitate – they take their children to the doctor at the first sign of illness and get the treatment they need.”

Education is another fundamental aspect of MCH. Recognizing the signs of a serious illness or delivery complications can be as critical as having access to medical care, and knowing how to prevent sickness or respond to problems quickly is equally important. MCH gives mothers (and two fathers) monthly workshops on topics like reproductive health, vaccines, preventable illness, nutrition, hygiene, post-partum depression, stress, and more. MCH social worker Chonita Ramírez works with other members of the MCH team to define the topics at the beginning of each year, but keeps the schedule flexible to address critical needs in the community.

In the Santiago Atitlán area, “four mothers died in childbirth just over the past few months,” says Giorgia Lattanzi, MCH program director. “Those mothers weren’t a part of our program, but it was clear something was very wrong.” Ramírez immediately changed gears to present a workshop on childbirth and delivery issues for the next session. Likewise, when more than 100 cases of acute diarrhea hit the region’s children in a single month, the next MCH workshops focused on parasites, sanitation and hygiene, and early treatment.

Many of the most important topics, such as family planning, preventing sexually transmitted diseases, and domestic violence, have long been virtually taboo in rural Guatemala communities, and progress can be slow. “The main challenge for our program, without a doubt, is the machismo that permeates the local culture,” says Lattanzi. “Husbands are not always supportive of their spouses learning about certain issues.”

Family planning, in particular, can be an extremely important but volatile subject. In a community where families of eight or more children are not uncommon, family size can mean the difference between having food and malnutrition, health and illness, and education and illiteracy. However this knowledge brings both options and difficult choices. A mother may understand that she cannot feed her family on the Q35 her husband earns per day, and another child would simply mean even less food for the children she already has, but her traditional husband may refuse the concept of family planning, believing that women only use birth control to have relations with other men. MCH makes it possible for women to receive Depo-Provera shots and other family-planning methods in private, and to discuss their options openly and safely with other women from the community.

“The need for a program like MCH in this community is huge,” says Lattanzi. “When the families have good information, they can make better choices.” Unfortunately, sponsors are hard to come by, and the emergency fund – which covers urgent issues like pneumonia, a baby born with HIV, delivery issues, etc. – is very small. “Many people find it easier to donate to something tangible, like building a school,” Trent says. “Our donors must be the kind of people who can look further ahead and envision building a future for mothers and children.”

Despite these funding challenges, Pueblo a Pueblo is expanding its MCH program with peer-to-peer educators. Early this year, Pueblo a Pueblo selected twenty MCH mothers with strong leadership and communication skills to be trained to share their knowledge with members of the community and to mentor new MCH mothers. “We want the women to become maternal health advocates in their communities,” says Trent. “They become the messengers. The transfer of knowledge goes from us to the mothers and from the mothers to their children and the community around them. That’s what leads to sustainability.”

“MCH really empowers these women,” Lattanzi adds. “We’re teaching them how to overcome the limitations caused by a lack of formal education and misleading traditional beliefs passed on from one generation to the next.”

A MCH mother puts it more simply: “The topics we learn about here have changed my life.”

For more information on Pueblo a Pueblo and the Maternal Child Health program, go to www.puebloapueblo.org.

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Medical Guide by Que Pasa

World – Class, Affordable Healthcare 

As surely everyone knows by now, the cost of healthcare is increasing around the world. In countries without a national healthcare system, the price of even minor, routine medical and dental procedures can be exorbitant, and in countries that do have national systems, specific procedures may not covered or are available only with excessive surcharges, or in some cases, may not even be available at all. There is a solution: Guatemala. 

Medical tourism can be defined as “traveling abroad for medical care.” Guatemala is an intelligent choice for those seeking high-quality, affordable healthcare. With high costs in the majority of developed countries, many people are seeking alternatives for general healthcare, dental and eye care, necessary and elective surgeries, and prescriptions.

There are other benefits apart from the financial savings. In Guatemala, you won’t need a referral to see a specialist. There are no long waiting lists to see a doctor or to schedule an important procedure. You’ll also spend much less time waiting in the reception area. Many exams, tests and procedures which, in other countries, have been assigned to nurses and technicians are performed here in Guatemala by the doctors themselves. This means that you’ll spend more time with your physician, and your physician will get to know you and your needs on a deeper level and will be able to provide a more personalized level of care.

The Guatemalan medical and dental community offers modern clinics and hospitals that are fully equipped with the latest in advanced technology. Many doctors have studied not only at highly rated national universities but also at some of the best teaching hospitals and universities in Europe and North America. These doctors, dentists, and ophthalmologists – who actually take the time to get to know their patients –

hold international accreditations and certifications. Many speak English fluently and are fluent or proficient in other languages, as well.

No matter what your healthcare concerns, Guatemala’s medical community can offer many superb and affordable options. As people from around the world are seeking alternatives for their healthcare, medical tourism is on the rise in Guatemala in multiple fields of medicine. Some of the specialties to which medical tourists avail themselves include dentistry, ophthalmology, fertility therapies, aesthetic medicine, and surgery, as well as general healthcare, regular checkups, and prescriptions.

Be assured that in Guatemala you’ll find many options for excellent and affordable healthcare. On the following pages, which have been designed to be cut out and saved, Qué Pasa introduces you to some of Guatemala City and La Antigua’s top medical practitioners.

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