Antigua
Tattoo Mike
With over 25 years experience, Mike is the man to see if you're looking to get inked. Check out his studio at 4a. Calle Poniente # 17 or call 7832-2926 / 5997-1964.
Mono Loco
Just half a block from Central Park, Mono Loco is a great spot to watch the game over a drink or three. Big nachos, big screen TV and cold beer. 5ta. Avenida Sur No. 6.
Cafe No Se
Something of a favourite among long-term ex-pats, this lively little bar boasts great food, live music, and all the mezcal you can drink. 1ra. Avenida Sur 11c.
La Cuadra
News, views and gratuitous nudes in this free monthly magazine by the guys from No Se. Always an interesting read and now available online too.
The Black Cat
Heaving hostel just around the corner from Central Park with one of the best breakfasts in town. Try their sister property, The Black Cat Inn, for private rooms.
Old Town Outfitters
The number one adventure tour company in town. Provides volcano tours, mountain biking, hiking and kayaking. Also sells equipment and rents bikes.
Global Surf Guatemala
Surf school offering day trips to the Guatemalan coast and longer trips to the beaches of El Salvador. They also organise tours and sell surfing gear.
Sabe Rico
Garden restaurant and delicatessen serving healthy food for healthy people: sandwiches, salads, sushi, pastas and desserts. Lots of vegetarian and organic options.
Guatemala
La Iguana Perdida
Popular Lake Atitlan hangout right opposite the dock in Santa Cruz. Famous for its Saturday night cross-dressing parties and an owner partial to guitar singalongs.
El Paredon Surf Camp
Just a couple hours from Antigua, you can get your surf on right here in Guatemala.
Soul Projects
Soul Projects, or Spiral of Your Life Projects, is a small, family run non-profit organization that was set-up in early 2008, to give travellers the opportunity to have adventurous travel experiences that are deeply internally rewarding. While at the same time helping to support the local communities, in the most positively active and sustainable way possible. Giving you the chance to really leave YOUR mark, and make YOUR difference.
Gringo Perdido
Beautiful eco-lodge on the banks of Lake Peten-Itza in the jungles of El Remate, Northern Guatemala. A worthwhile splurge for those heading up to Tikal.
Organisations
El Hato School
Our blog about the local village school and the many projects we are working on there. Find out more about the school and how you can get involved.
Las Manos de Christine
Non-profit providing English language instruction to under-privileged children in Guatemala. Starting next year they will be working with El Hato School.
Camino Seguro
Safe Passage works with children from the Guatemala City garbage dump, providing financial assistance so that they can attend school and become self-sufficient.
Ninos de Guatemala
Guatemalan-Dutch organisation helping to provide a better future for Guatemalan children via small-scale community projects.
