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November 15-23, 2008 |
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$2500 per person
(approximate cost based on trip in 2006, double occupancy) |
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Contact Hugo & Dianne
by October 15, 2008
(773) 878-9373
hugorrodriguez@sbcglobal.net
dianneschuyler@sbcglobal.net |
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| Price includes a donation to ANINI, round trip airfare, all hotel accommodations, all meals, in-country transport (flight to Tikal, all transport within Guatemala), tour guides and tips. Alcoholic beverages are not included. | |
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Antigua Guatemala,a colonial city. Antigua is among the oldest and most beautiful cities in the Americas. Set amid three magnificent volcanoes - Agua, Fuego and Acatenango.
Lake Atitlán, one of  the most beautiful lakes in the world. Volcanoes surround lake Atitlán, and the town is the starting point for excursions to the smaller, more traditional indigenous villages.
Tikal National Park, the 
most important Mayan pyramids and temples. The dispersal of the Mayan citizens into the jungle gave rise to the myth of a 'lost' Mayan city.
Chichicastenango, also known as "Chichi", Chichicastenango is a town famous for its unique local market. The magical and mistyc highlands town of Chichi is surrounded by valleys and overshadowed by looming mountains.
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| U.S. citizens do not need a visa to visit Guatemala. However, a valid U.S. passport is required to enter and depart Guatemala. While in Guatemala, travelers are advised to carry their passports, or a photocopy of their passports with them at all times. |
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One of the many advantages of this trip is that you will be visiting Guatemala with Hugo, a native who has led the same trip for the last four years. The hotels and restaurants in the itinerary have been carefully selected, and they are well known for offering a pleasant and safe experience to all travelers. We do recommend that you take the usual precautions for any international trip. Please do not hesitate to contact Hugo with specific questions. |
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Guatemala is nicknamed "The Land of Eternal Spring" for its pleasant weather all year long. We are traveling during the dry season, November through March, and we can expect beautiful days during most of our stay. The climate is cooler in the evenings and around the mountains (usually in the 60s F/15-22 C). Tikal's climate varies only from hot and humid to hot and dry (in the 90s F/33-37 C). These are my recommendations for what to pack:
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A sweater, long-sleeved shirt or jacket for the evenings (preferable a waterproof wind breaker.)
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Comfortable, walking shoes.
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Sunglasses, sunscreen, sun hat.
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Swimming suit or trunks
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At least one pair of khakis for casual-dress dining.
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Knee-length shorts.
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A bag of candy to share with local kids would be a hit! |
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| There's a wide variety of food available, from U.S.-style fast food to the typical Guatemalan dishes (featuring lean beef, chicken, pork, corn, avocado, etc.). Among the typical specialties are carne asada (grilled steak), pollo asado(grilled chicken), guacamol (avocado), tamales and chuchitos (different types of tamales), frijoles negros (black beans) and handmade corn tortillas. Guatemalan food is spicier than most U.S. style food, but not hot as Mexican food. You will particularly enjoy the excellence of one of the top Guatemalan steak houses in the city, El Portón del Angel. Another favorite in our tour is La Fonda de la Calle Real in Antigua Gutemala, an excellent restaurant serving typical Guatemalan dishes. |
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