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GUATEMALA CITY |
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RECOMMENDATIONS from MONKEY BAY CRUISERS |
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Orig. 10/16/06 (Additions by s/v ARGO 2/8/08) |
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Address |
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General description of service/products |
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BEAUTY |
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Hair Ways |
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Diag. 6 Ave 13-8 |
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2337-1004 |
Upscale, full service beauty salon. Owner Pam (Brit) does perms; also
mani/pedicure, waxing, electrolysis, cosmetic tatooing, huge selection
of products for sale. Pam and Lindsey speak English. |
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BOAT STUFF |
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Alumicentro |
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Ave Petepa 15-60 |
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2473-1115 |
Any kind or shape of aluminum; 4x8 sheets, tubes, angles, etc. See
Julio Roberto cell 5486-7303 |
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Japauto |
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7a Ave 3-25 |
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12 |
2471-4258 |
Machine shop/welding. Edgar Markwordt (speaks excellent English) |
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Laboratorio de Inyeccion Diesel |
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40 Calle ?-? |
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2440-0995 |
Injector & injector pump service 1 day service |
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La Casa Electrica |
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Ave Petepa 19-85 |
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2386-8123 |
Outstanding hardware store, tools, electrical and all kinds of metal
pipe |
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Novafoam |
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Maribel Calero |
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5401-8054 |
Foam for cushions, bunks good selection |
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Pesqueros |
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Avenida Castellana 9-09 |
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2362-5504 |
Sunbrella |
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Print Factory |
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6a Ave 7-57 |
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2332-3296 |
Has large blueprint copy machines that can copy charts. 4 blocks from
Las Torres. |
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Super Telas |
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9a Calle 4-55 |
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2232-2404 |
Limited selection of Sunbrella, not cheap |
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COMPUTER |
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Altronic Guatemala |
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13 Calle 2-33 |
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2334-3879 |
Toshiba authorized service center |
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EMBASSY |
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U.S. |
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Ave Reforma 7-01 |
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2326-4000 |
Emergency 2331-2354 |
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ENTERTAINMENT |
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Movie theatre |
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Los Proceres Mall, 17 Calle & 2nd Ave |
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10 |
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First-run movies in English |
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GROCERY |
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Delica |
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10 Ave 11-36 |
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14 |
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Marios filets! and much more |
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Gourmet Center |
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Los Proceres & 9th Ave just past Cemaco |
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10 |
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Several small ethnic and deli stores, wines, deli food court. Olives
from Hell!! |
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Gourmet Deli (deli, restaurant & bar) |
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3 Ave 12-38, Paseo Plaza (located inside on ground floor) |
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10 |
2413-3873 |
Great little deli & wine shop; serves breakfast, lunch and dinner from a
surprisingly big menu. Happy hour bar. Sheila Molina is owner. |
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Hyperpaiz |
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8 Calle 27-00 |
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2475-9200 |
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Hyperpaiz |
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Toward El Salvadore 9.5 km (outer zone) |
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outer |
Humongas!!! |
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Piccadilly |
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Plazuela Espona |
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9 |
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Frozen pastas |
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Sol |
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20 Calle 12-69 |
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10 |
2368-0951 |
Great specialty stuff, American brands |
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Supermarcado Paiz |
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La Pradera Mall, Los Proceres & 25 Ave |
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10 |
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Large grocery store |
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Vinotech |
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Plaza Ambia, 10 Ave & 5 calle |
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14 |
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Nice wines and deli |
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LODGING |
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Armadillo Suites |
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3 Ave 10-21 |
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9 |
2331-2132 |
Fully equipped suites (kitchens), nice, clean; ideal for longer stays.
Air traffic flies directly overhead occasionally |
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Biltmore Express |
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15 Calle 1 |
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2338-5000 |
Hotel in Zona Viva; more affordable than the other big hotels |
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Las Torres Guest House |
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13 Calle 0-43 |
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10 |
2334-2747 |
THE place cruisers stay! Ask for the Rio Dulce cruiser discount of
$30/double (eff. 1/08). Excellent location, clean, funky rooms. Email:
apartamentos_lastorres@yahoo.com |
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Otelito (old Santa Clara) |
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12 Calle 4-51 |
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2339-1811 |
Small and very nice. reservations@otelito.com |
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MEDICAL / DENTAL |
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Doctors officing at Hospital Herrera Llerandi and Las Brisas can also be
reached through the main number at 2384-5959 or 2334-5959 |
They all speak English, unless noted |
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Acupuncturist - Dra. Marisa Lee de Mack |
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6a Ave 3-22, #601 (Clinicas Centro Medico II) |
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2331-5300 |
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Dentist - Dr. David Ovana |
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20 Calle 11-17 |
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14 |
2337-1773 |
Nice offices, high quality work, best teeth cleaning ever, teeth
bleaching ($300, 3 sessions) |
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Dental specialist - Dr. Cesar Francisco Lopez Acevedo |
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6 Ave "A" 13-63 (Edif. Censa, #201) |
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2332-0309, /7675 |
Top specialist in occlusions, TMJs, maxi-facial - but verify when
calling |
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Dental specialist - Dr. Leopoldo Perez Morales |
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8a Ave 3-90 (Edif. La Rambla, #4-C) |
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14 |
2367-6434 /5/6 |
Specialist in crowns, bridges, occlusions - but verify when calling |
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Dermotologist - Dr. Francisco Saravia Camacho |
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6a Ave 7-55 (in Hospital Herrera Llerandi) |
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2334-5874 |
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Ear, Nose & Throat - Dr. Michel Nuyens |
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6a Ave 7-39, #501 (In Las Brisas next to H. Llevandi) |
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2362-6001 /03 |
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Gastroenterologist - Dr. Garcia del la Riva |
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6a Ave 7-39, #? (In Las Brisas next to H. Llevandi) |
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2334-7583 |
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Internal medicine / GP - Dr. Juan Rodriguez |
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6a Ave 7-00 (near Hospital Herrera Llerandi) |
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10 |
2360-8160 |
Located upstairs above pharmacy; good for annual physical exams |
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Internist & infectious disease specialist - Dr. Karyn de Santa Cruz |
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6a Ave 7-55 (in Hospital Herrera Llerandi) |
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5414-8686 |
Specializes in infectious diseases |
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Massages - Ms. Eber |
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14 |
5651-7303 |
Recommended by Ingrid Jacobs (Monkey Bay owner), wasn't sure if speaks
English |
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Ob/gyn - Dr. Jorge Mario Ruata (Villanueva) |
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6a Ave 7-55 (in Hospital Herrera Llerandi) |
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2334-0244 |
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Ophthalmologist - Dr. Ignacio Andicoechea A. and Dr. Fischmann |
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6a Ave 7-39, #205 (In Las Brisas next to H. Llevandi) |
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2361-9293 2362-3343 |
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Orthopedic - Dr. Carlos del Valle Monje |
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6a Ave 7-55,(in Hospital Herrera Llerandi) |
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2331-1164 |
Hand specialist |
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Plastic & reconstructive surgery - Dr. Landelino Constanza |
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6a Ave 7-39, #204 (In Las Brisas next to H. Llevandi) |
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2331-1462 2331-1216 |
Best plastic surgeon in the city, highly recommended by other doctors
and patients |
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Proctologist (colon, rectum, etc) - Dr. Carlos E. Pineda M. |
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6a Ave 3-22, #905 (Clinicas Centro Medico II) |
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2332-8998, 2332-8299 |
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PHARMACY / OTHER |
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Casa Medico - Medical Aids |
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2 Calle 4-08 |
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10 |
2362-0580 |
Large selection of medical aids & supplies |
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Ecodiagnostico Terapia Farmacologica / Cardiology Institute |
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4 Ave 10-09 |
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2333-5293 /94/95 |
Cheap blood pressure drugs |
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Farmacia Carolina & Herrera |
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Blvd Los Proceres 6-00 and other locations |
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2367-0586 /7/8/9/91 |
Considered to have the best overall prices; several locations |
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RESTAURANTS |
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Cevichito |
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2 Ave between 15 & 16 Calle (very near Proceres Mall) |
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10 |
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Great ceviche, only open for lunch |
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Gourmet Deli (deli, restaurant & bar) |
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3 Ave 12-38, Paseo Plaza (located inside on ground floor) |
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10 |
2413-3873 |
Great little deli & wine shop; serves breakfast, lunch and dinner from a
surprisingly big menu. Happy hour bar. Sheila Molina is owner. |
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Hacienda Real Steak House |
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13 Calle @ 1st Ave |
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10 |
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Great steaks; pleasant outdoor/covered setting |
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Montana Steak House |
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12 Calle ?-? |
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10 |
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Great steaks |
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Optimist - German Bar & Restaurant |
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13 Calle @ Reforma (across Reforma from Las Torres in Plaza Princess,
#16) |
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9 |
2331-3000 |
Karl's favorite German food; Bernd is owner/chef. |
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Various restaurants & bars |
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Paseo Plaza, 3 Ave 12-38 |
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10 |
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Variety of inexpensive to moderate restaurants & bars line the sidewalks |
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Pecorino Italian Ristorante |
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11 Calle 3-36 |
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10 |
2360-3035, /2845 |
Great Italian restaurant + outdoor brick pizza oven; ambience in
covered outdoor garden setting. Closed Sunday. (A favorite of s/v
ARGO) |
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San Martin Ristorante |
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13 Calle 1-62 |
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10 |
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Breakfast, lunch and dinner |
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Susi itto |
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16 Calle 4 Ave |
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10 |
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Tacontento |
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14 Calle @ 2nd Ave |
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10 |
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Great tacos (and Azteca soup) at inexpensive prices |
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Tanoshii |
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InterContinental Hotel, 2nd Ave @ 14 Calle |
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10 |
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Best Sushimi and Sushi in town, Mon - Sat |
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Tre Fratelli Italian Ristorante |
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2 Ave 13-25 |
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10 |
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SHIPPING / POSTAL |
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DHL |
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Avenida Hincapie |
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10 |
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Shipping |
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Postal services |
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Genesis 10 Bldg., 12 Calle between 1 & 2 Ave, under the Burger King |
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10 |
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Post office |
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SHOPPING |
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Asturias (3M) |
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1a Calle 4-67 |
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2332-1527 |
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Ace Hardware (in Cemaco Mall) |
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Blvd Los Proceres at 6th Ave |
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10 |
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Ace hardware, excellent selection of cleaning supplies and lots more
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Cemaco |
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Blvd Los Proceres at 6th Ave |
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10 |
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Like Linens 'n Things, small Home Depot |
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Cemaco |
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7 Ave 2-34 |
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2121-4444 |
Like small Home Depot |
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Cemaco |
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8 Calle 27-00 |
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2475-9200 |
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Centro Naturista "El Eden" |
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13 Ave 4-65 |
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2253-6062 |
Extensive selection of medicinal plants,herbs, oils, tinctures,
vitimins, etc; free consult |
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Club Co |
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8 Calle 27-00 |
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2475-9200 |
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Cocinart Fashion Kitchens |
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10 Ave. 5-49 (Plaza Ambia) |
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2366-6905 /06 |
Similar to Williams Sonoma with high quality kitchen items; Crocs brand
shoes; Carolina speaks English (cell 5868-1467) |
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El Pacifico |
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2a Ave 1-74 |
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2427-4444 |
Hardware |
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House & Green |
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Genesis 10 Bldg., 12 Calle between 1 & 2 Ave |
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10 |
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Large kitchen & restaurant supply store with nice quality and selection |
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MAX |
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Proceres and Pradera malls; on Reforma; other locations |
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10 |
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Good selection of home entertainment, electronics, appliances,
computers, etc. |
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Novex |
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Ave. Los Proceres |
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10 |
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Office Depot |
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Los Proceres 19-42, Zona 10 AND 8 Calle 27-00, Zona 11 |
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2475-9200 |
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Price Mart (need to join) |
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22 Avenida 18-46 (at Los Proceres) |
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10 |
2279-3000 |
Similar to Sam's Club |
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Radio Shack |
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Pradera Mall, Los Proceres & 25 Ave |
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10 |
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Standard Radio Shack |
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Sears |
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8 Calle 27-00 |
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2475-9200 |
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Sonido Seguro |
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4 Ave 11-24 |
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2277-9999 |
Audio/video entertainment for home, car & business |
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Sophos bookstore |
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Ave La Reforma 13-89 |
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2334-6797 |
Lonely Planet guides in English |
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SHOPPING MALLS |
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Cemaco / Unicasa Bldg Mall |
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Blvd Los Proceres at 6th Ave |
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10 |
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Besides Cemaca, many mid-level stores including the Weekend Store
(Columbia sportswear), lots of clothing and shoes, cosmetics, food court |
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Century Plaza Mall |
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15 Ave 6-01 |
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13 |
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Small mall with small high-end kitchen store, yoga studio/store that
sells mats and other equipment |
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Geminis 10 Mall |
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12 Calle between 1 & 2 Ave |
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10 |
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Post office sub-street level; 2 office supply stores, big book store,
House & Green (excellent kitchen store), sports stores, TGIF & Burger
King |
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Los Proceres Mall |
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17 Calle & 2nd Ave |
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10 |
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Large 4 story mall with lots of clothing, large home electronics store
(Max), movie theaters (English), 2 food courts and Siman department
store |
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Pradera Mall |
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Los Proceres & 25 Ave |
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10 |
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3-story mall. High end clothes, shoes, jewelry, Radio Shack, GNC, El
Museo with English Lonely Planet guides, HyperPaiz grocery, great food
court (Taco Bell, Burger King …) and sewing notions (top level) |
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Simon Mall |
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5 Ave & 1 Calle |
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9 |
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TRANSPORTATION |
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Atitours (previously I.R.C. Travel) |
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18 Ave. 09-25 |
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5720-5268 2471-4487 |
Miguel Hernandez: door-to-door shuttle van service throughout Guatemala
and to Copan Ruins; private van service available; bus and airline
tickets. Atitours@hotmail.com |
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I.R.C. Travel (see above) |
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Maya Destinos |
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13 Calle 3-40 (Edif. Atlantis, #1001) |
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2420-7999 |
Harry/Shilo likes them; Gladys Santos; mayadestinos@serviintegrados.com |
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Taxi by the hour |
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Edgar Solis |
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5481-9602 |
Q60. Per hour |
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Taxi (metered) |
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Matrk Antonio (rec by namaste') |
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5654-5036 |
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Taxi (metered) |
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Rudy (rec by Griffin) |
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5525-7833 |
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Van back to the Rio |
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Roberto and Vicky 7842 6430, 5815 1704, 5618 4504, 7832 2540 |
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5815-1704 |
$25.00 each with a $75.00 min. |
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Yellow & Green taxis |
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2332-1515 |
Yellow cab are metered and pickup by phone call only; green metered but
roam around city; minimum Q25 |
