Obstacles and Challenges of Political Participation of Women in Guatemala
By: María Recinos and Diana Pastor According to data from the National Registry of Persons…
Exiled Maya leader Lolita Chávez: Nightmares of the past, dreams of the future
Interview by Patricia Macías Aura Lolita Chávez Ixcaquic, 47 years old, is a Maya K’iché…
Defending Human Rights of Indigenous LGTB people
By Asociación Kajib Kawoq In 1999, various young gay Quetzaltecans met with the desire to…
Alticultura and the future of the Altiplano
Simon Croft met with Alticultura's Rachael Shenyo to discuss the organisation and its ongoing projects.
Travelling Long Distance around Guatemala
THERE ARE TWO MAIN WAYS TO GET YOURSELF AROUND IN GUATEMALA: CHICKEN BUS (PUBLIC TRANSPORT)…
Places to Visit within 4 hours of Xela – How to get there and What to do
There are two main ways to get yourself around in Guatemala: Chicken Bus (Public transport)…
Airport transport – Travelling to and from Guatemala City (Private bus)
One of the only times where you’ll find Chicken Buses at similar prices to private…
Eat like a local – cheap eats in Xela
Local food is a huge source of pride for all Guatemalans, not only is it…
Craft beer in Xela – where to go and what to drink
With the ubiquity of Guatemalan mainstays Cabro and Gallo, it's easy to feel like cheap…