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Panajachel, Guatemala

Safety

Safety in Panajachel, Guatemala
What do other Racers need to know in order to be safe? Current safety protocols/precautions in place? Any relevant issues/concerns? Any precautionary suggestions?

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Accommodation Specifics

Accommodation Specifics in Panajachel
Occupancy (how many people can stay comfortably)? Room layout (how many per room)? Restroom info (toilets, showers, etc.) Also list any extra accommodations / amenities, such as but not limited to: free Wi-Fi, paid Wi-Fi, free drinking water, sheets included, hot water, swimming pool, bar, lockers in dorm, etc

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  1. Selina hostel – Free wifi – Sheets and pillows provided – Shared kitchen – Drinking water provided in the kitchen.

Ministry Summary

Ministry Summary in Panajachel, Guatemala
Breakthroughs? Suggestions? Concerns? On a scale of 1-4 (1 being not at all, 4 being absolutely) how strongly would you recommend another World Race team go to this ministry location & why?

People’s Opinions

  1. Selina Atitlan -Our squad stayed in 6 hostel rooms by teams, and private rooms were available for the coaches, SQLs, & our mentor all at the same location! -1 bathroom per hostel room, hot showers -POOL! -Nice bar/restaurant, option to pay for breakfasts to be provided as a squad -1 block from the lake & a dock to take boats across! -Beach bar owned by the hostel is a block away & can be reserved as a metting space with a view of the lake! -The staff is extremely helpful & accommodating; when booking for a large group they were flexible and willing to negotiate the price down to $10 pppn. -Manager: Francesca Melissa Rivasplata (melissar@selina.com)

Lodging

Lodging in Panajachel, Guatemala
Where did you stay? What were the accommodations (sleeping arrangements, toilets, showers, etc.)? Cost (per person per night in USD), Contact info.

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Food / Meals

Food / Meals in Panajachel, Guatemala
What did you eat? Where did you get the food? Cost (per person per day in USD)? Contact info (if applicable).

People’s Opinions

  1. We had a budget of $10 per person per day. There are so many places in Panajachel where you can eat in budget! It’s a very touristic place with lots of food places. – Some would get groceries in a big supermarket called “La Torre” and cook in the hostel Selina, that has a shared kitchen. – Check “Mister Jon’s”! A very yummy and extremely cheap hamburger place in town. – You can get a big pizza in Telepizza, inside of Pollo Campero, for like $5.

Debrief Location Specifics

Debrief Location Specifics in Panajachel
Did your team debrief at this facility or elsewhere? What space did you use? Suggestions/recommendations. Contact info if applicable.

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  1. Selina Hostel has a beach bar next to the lake you can rent, whether you stay in their hostel or not. It’s the best place! Has a roof and the best view.

Transportation

Transportation in Panajachel, Guatemala
What transportation did you use to enter the country? Where were you coming from? What transportation was used to move throughout the country? Be sure to include the cost per person in USD and contact info if applicable.

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Medical

Medical in Panajachel, Guatemala+
Information on local hospitals / doctors / pharmacies. Where would someone go in a medical emergency? (addresses and contact info).

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Communication

Communication in Panajachel, Guatemala
Did you have cell reception / Internet service? Where? Carrier / Provider, where did you get phones / SIM cards, cost? Country code?

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Financial

Financial in Panajachel, Guatemala
Location of banks or ATMs, notes about transaction fees, best places to exchange money, and other money related advice.

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Translators

Translators in Panajachel, Guatemala
List any local translators – name and contact information, languages spoken

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Off Days / Fun Activities

Off Days / Fun Activities in Panajachel, Guatemala
What activities did your team experience? Recommendations? List locations/contact info. Any locations to be avoided? Any extra safety tips for off days?

People’s Opinions

  1. – You can go cliff jumping off a 40 feet platform into the lake, in San Marcos, a city across the lake. You can take a boat there. We got a special price and payed Q 40 for the boat. It’s Q 15 to get into the natural reserve with the cliff. – Take a boat to Santa Cruz to “Free Cerveza” Hostel, where you can rent paddle boards and kayaks. – You can do the longest zip line in Guatemala, with a great forest & lake view for around $60. – You can paraglide for $100. – You can also visit chocolate museums and natural reserves.

Other Important Contacts

Other Important Contacts in Panajachel, Guatemala
Additional ministry opportunities, local pastors, etc. Relationship & follow up suggestions

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Tips

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Additional Info

Additional Info in Panajachel, Guatemala
Anything we’ve left out? Any additional suggestions to make travel easier for others?

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