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NEW WORLD CRAFTS TRADE SHOW
(, 03/09/2010)
Starts September 8. Textiles, pottery, woodwork, natural fibers, glass, candles, recycled materials. |
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INTERNATIONAL HIP HOP AND BREAK DANCE BATTLE
(, 14/08/2010)
Central America and Mexico will battle for the top postition. Judges are renown artists from France, Brasil and Colombia. Click on the link for more information. |
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EXPOMUEBLE CENTRAL AMERICA TRADE SHOW
(, 03/08/2010)
Expo for Furniture Manufacturing and Forest Products. The trade show will take place August 3-8, 2010. Click for more information.
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Historic Library, El Porvenir de los Obreros
(, 10/05/2010)
This fabulous library preserves museum-quality furniture as well as periodicals and books spanning the 18th Century to today. In the Historic Center of Guatemala. |
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Historic Churches of the Old City
(, 18/10/2009)
A list of many of the most visited and beautiful historic churches of the Old City. |
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Vegetarian Restaurant Rey Sol
(, 18/10/2009)
Rey Sol, long tradition of excellent quality in vegetarian cuisine. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Click on the link for more information. |
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Casa de Cervantes (The House of Cervantes)
(, 18/10/2009)
Free trade café and bookstore in a beautiful old house. A block away from the National Palace in the Historic Center. Click for more information. |
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Arrín Cuán, Guatemalan Food and Steaks
(, 18/10/2009)
Founded in 1980, Arrin Cuán has a long trajectory of regional Guatemalan cuisine and has won several international gastronomy awards. Click on the link for more information. |
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Bar Central and Ex-Céntrico
(Centro Historico, 18/10/2009)
Sponsored by the office of the cultural attaché of Spain, this art gallery and bar is a trendy hangout. Poetry readings, world music, art exhibits and much more. Click on the link for more information. |
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Portal del Comercio (Portal of Commerce)
(Centro Histórico, 15/10/2009)
Built in 1788, this building and shopping center dates back to Colonial times. For more information, click on the link. |
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Metropolitan Cathedral and the Cathedral Museum
(Centro Historico, 15/10/2009)
The Metropolitan Cathedral (1815), museum and gift stores is a great place to visit. It holds original art works dating back to the 16th Century. |
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Bodeguita del Centro (Pub)
(Centro Histórico, 15/10/2009)
One of the cultural meeting points in Guatemala city, this place is more of a cultural project than a meeting point. It organizes debates and exhibitions, as well as live music. For more information, click on the link. |
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Central Market
(Centro Historico, 13/10/2009)
Central Market of Guatemala. One of the biggest attractions in the city. For more information, click on the link. |
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National Palace
(Centro Histórico, 13/10/2009)
Built in the 1930s, the National Palace was once the seat of government and is today a beautiful museum. Daily tours. Click for more information. |
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Tacos Tequila
(Centro Histórico, 13/10/2009)
On 7th Avenue, on the east side of the National Palace, a pleasant bar and taqueria which opens onto the street. Don't miss it's famous "Skeleton on a bike." |
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Grand Hotel - Bar, Restaurant and Gift Shop
(Centro Histórico, 13/10/2009)
Built in late-19th Century, the Grand Hotel building is a jewel of French Fin de Siécle architecture. Today it is a beautiful bar with daily cultural events, such as poetry readings, classical rock or jazz bands, and more. Click for more information. |
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El Portalito, Historic Pub and Restaurant
(Centro Histórico, 13/10/2009)
A famous and friendly century-old bar at the core of the Historic Century. Click on the link for more information. |
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PUBS AND RESTAURANTS OF PASAJE AYCINENA
(Guatemala, 27/09/2009)
Established in a bohemian, historic and international ambiance, Pasaje Aycinena, built in 1890, counts with several businesses, open-air cafes and bars. Click for more information. |
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FREE Historic Tours in the Transmetro
(Muniguate, 31/08/2009)
The City of Guatemala offers free tours in its "Subibaja" (Up and Down) service, which offers a safe free ride through the main points of interest in the capital city. For more info. click on the link. |
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Academy of Geography and History
(AGEH, 07/08/2009)
Open to the public. The Academia publishes, among other literature, it's well-known Anales and offers a historical research library. For more information click on the link |
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Research: General Archives of Central America and Nat'l Repository of Periodicals
(Biblioteca Nacional de Guatemala, 19/07/2009)
A half block away from Quality Service Hotel, the Gral. Archives of Central America and the National Repository of Periodicals, is one of the best available archives for historic documentation available to researchers. Click for more info. |
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Museum of San Carlos University (MUSAC)
(Centro Histórico, 26/01/2009)
Guatemala's Declaration of Independence was signed here in 1823. The museum presents its valuable historic collections as well as constant art exhibitions at 9 Ave 9-79 Zona 1, from 10 am to 3 pm. Fee: About US$1. |
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PHILATELIC MUSEUM IN THE OLD POST OFFICE PALACE
(Museo Filatélico, 25/01/2009)
Located at 7a Avenida, 12-11 Zona 1, south wing of the Postal Palace (Palacio de Correos. Free. Open Mon - Fri. from 8 am to 4 pm. All kind of postal-related historical artifacts. |
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Guatemala, Nominated "City of Enlightenment" by E.U. Historic Group
(El Proyecto FACIL, 19/04/2008)
In the 18th Century, the classicist movement of The Enlightenment emerged, and the appearance of cities of the court, such as St. Petersburg, Nancy, Lisbon, Edinbugh and others, as Guatemala de La Asunción. All of them have unique characteristics that represent the values of The Enlightenment. |
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