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Antigua, Guatemala

Safety

It was a very safe and touristy area, we stayed here for our Debrief.

Safety in Antigua, 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?

People’s Opinions

  1. It was fairly safe, we came upon a pickpocket and Cerro de la Cruz is notorious for muggers. Just be vigilant, also check the town page on Antigua.

Ministry Summary

Ministry Summary in Antigua, 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?

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Lodging

Posada La Merced, the email address is posadalamercedantigua@googlemail.com. Lodging was $6 per person per night; the owners gave us an incredible deal.

Fernando & his wife Gerlinde

  • They own the restaurant and hotel and were very, very generous people
  • Do not know the Lord but we were able to pray over them and give them a bible

Coaches Lodging:
Palacio Chico 1850
http://www.hotelpalaciochico.com/
Marielos Gaitan
info@hotelpalaciochico.com
+5027832-7137
$48 p/p

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

People’s Opinions

  1. We stayed with Craig and Carol at Casa de Fuego. Craig and Carol are with Adventures and their hospitality is wonderful. Casa de Fuego is just outside of Antigua and the cost is relatively cheap (because it’s part of Adventures). Have tons of rooms and space. All the rooms had bunk beds and there are showers with hot water! Breakfast and dinner were served by Carol and teams mostly went to Antigua to eat. Address: 14, Villas de Santiago Entrance Lot 1E, Cd Vieja
  2. Hotel Los Nazarenos: private rooms (2-4 people per room) each with their own bathrooms (w hot showers). Free Wifi. You can rent out entire hotel with a squad of about 40 people. Meeting space included with price of rooms. -and lots of space (couch areas and roof area) for squad to hang out. In a quiet area of Antigua, but easy walking distance to central square and lots of cheep food/ coffee shops near by. There is not kitchen provided. It is family owned, super friendly (daughter speaks good english). We payed 11USD per person (but you may be able to negotiate cheaper). hotelnazarenos@gmail.comCallejon Camposeco #3
  3. Hostal Antigueno – owners are Christians (in fact his name is Christian) and he can also help with planning fun activitiesOur squad was small but this place holds at least 30.1a Calle Oriente No 15www.hostalantigueno.com85 Q/nighthostalantigueno@gmail.com502-7882-4284Twitter @hostalantiguenoFacebook HostalAntiguenoAntigua
  4. Additional Lodging Options:Villa Esthela- 2 Avenida Sur 48 A-3, +502 5330 0774 holds 24 people max but for $6.25 per person a nightUmma Gumme – 7a Avenida Norte 33, +502 7832 4295 ‘Didn’t speak English, Listed rates as $6 or $9 a nightEl caminate – Didn’t Speak English, Listed rate $6 a nightJungle Party- 6a Avenida Norte #20, Entre 3a y 2a calle Poniente, +502 7832 8975, ‘Didn’t speak English, Listed rate of $7 a nightHostel Antigua-1st Av. Sur, Antigua, 1a Avenida Sur, +502 7832 0074, holds 28 offer $10 a nightLa Sin Ventura- 5ta Avenida Sur 8, +502 7832 0581,Holds 63 max, offered rate of $18 per person(didn’t try negotiating)Posada Don Valentino – 5ta calle poiniente #28, +502 7832 0384, Initial price was $800 for 60 people($13.33/person), Negotiated down to $555($9.25/person)Jacaranda – Initial rate $2.50 per person, says can hold 60 Some English, some one who speaks Spanish may be able to negotiate for less, appears to have a large grass patio that might hold 60 people for a meeting (http://www.hosteljacaranda.com/)

Debrief Location Specifics

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

Food / Meals in Antigua, 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 debriefed at the hostel and also at Potters’ Field, a facility about a 2 min walk away. We used their back pavillion. However, we needed to be very quiet as they were doing classes.

Food / Meals

Fernando’s Kaffee; food was $7 per person per day, http://www.fernandos-kaffee.com/
7a Avenida Norte # 43 D, Antigua Guatemala 
Guatemala. CA 
Phone / Fax: +502 7832 6953 +502 5706 2438 & 
Open from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm from Monday to Saturday 
Sundays from 7:00 am to 1:00 pm.

People’s Opinions

  1. Refuge/Refugio Coffee is a Christian-affiliated coffee shop with excellent respect for the bean and the brew. Great coffee and a great place to meet or network with other missionaries and NGO workers. Address: 7a avenida norte # 18 A, Antigua Guatemala (2 blocks west of the park between Calle 4a poniente and Calle 3a poniente)
  2. You can sniff out mom and pop places for Q25 a plate – and you get a ton of food with it. Rincon de Comida Tipica, and there is a place if you look at the big yellow church’s front, across the street. Excellent food.

Transportation

Transportation in Antigua, Guatemala
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Accommodation Specifics

Accommodation Specifics in Antigua, Guatemala – Debrief Location
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.

People’s Opinions

  1. All 29 of us were more or less comfortable. About 8+ to a room. 2 showers for each gender and 2 bathrooms for each gender, + 2 unisex bathrooms. Free wifi, free drinking water, sheets included (but bring your sleeping bag because it’s freezing), breakfast included, lockers available, laundry available, massages available, and it’s rather gorgeous.

Medical

Medical in Antigua, Guatemala
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Communication

Communication in Antigua, 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 Antigua, 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 Antigua, Guatemala
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Off Days / Fun Activities

hike the Pacaya volcano
need to arrange transportation, front desk can help
50Q to enter the national park for each person
allow for 6-7 hour round trip
Shop around the square
take a left out of the hotel, and first left on to the next street and there are multiple local shops and coffee shops with internet

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

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Other Important Contacts

Other Important Contacts in Antigua, 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 Antigua, Guatemala
Anything we’ve left out? Any additional suggestions to make travel easier for others?

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