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ANTIGUA BASIC INFORMATION
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Information about local history, services, and
culture of Antigua Guatemala
INTERNET ACCESS:
The Internet is actually very fashionable in this country and there are many
cafes that offers this service at a very modest fee. You will find them all over
Antigua, but here there are some: Enlinea 1a. Calle Poniente #
9, Tel: 832-3874, Conexion. 4a. Calle Oriente # 14. Tel:
7832-3768,
Enlaces. 6a. Ave Norte # 1. Tel: 7832-5561.Antigua Post 6 Ave Sur #12,
Compunet 1 Calle Poniente
No.8 "B"
POST OFFICE: Next to the market on 4 St West.
 Mon to Fri, 8am to 6pm. Also, there are some private couriers that provide
international services as well, such as:
DHL (6a. Calle Poniente and 6 Ave Sur # 16), Quick Shipping 6 Calle P. # 7
BANKS: They only exchange US
currency and US travelers'
checks. You also can exchange at the large hotels or
some private business at different officials rates. Lloyds TSB Bank, 4 Ave
y 4 Calle # 2 Agro Bank 4 Calle # 8, Granay Townson Bank,
Banco de Occidente, and Banco Industrial, offer fast service. They are
all located on the square and their work hours are Mon to Fri, 8am to 6pm,
Sat 9am to 2pm. They serve you at the Guatemalan pace, so just be patient. Click
here if your credit card has been stolen
TELEPHONE AND FAX
SERVICE: Many internet service offers now days phone services at a
very competitive rate, please check them out before you use TELGUA by the Post Office on 4a Calle Poniente.
LAUNDROMAT:
Rainbow 6a. Ave Sur # 15, Quick Laundry 6a.
Calle Poniente #14.
TOURIST INFORMATION: On the south side of the
central square.
TRAVEL
AGENCIES: As
the tourist industry in this town grew,, so so have tourist agencies, some owned by foreigners.
See list.
HOW TO GET IN AND OUT OF ANTIGUA:
For Backpackers and regular tourists. Click here
AIRLINES: They are located in
Guatemala City. See Listing.
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RENTALS BIKE
RENTAL: Riding a bike on the cobblestone streets of the city is a little
tough, but the experience is worthwhile. Maya Mountain Bike: 1a.
Ave Sur # 5. Tel: 832-3383. Antigua Mountain Bike at 5a Ave Sur # 36. Motorcycles rental: Jopa: 6a.
Ave Norte # 3. Tel: 832-0794.
CAR
RENTAL: Tabarini
Rent a Car. 6 Ave Sur #22 Recommended National:
Located in Villa Antigua on the way out to Ciudad Vieja.Tel: 7832-0011. Ceiba
Rent 6 Calle P. # 6-D
APARTMENTS
FOR RENT: Antigua has become a
popular place to live and stay, the wonderful weather and colonial ambiance make
this so special. It is expensive, apartments vary from $350 to $900. Two-bedroom
apartments are hard to find, however, see our listing and people you can get in
touch with. Also, the Tourist Office at the park has information about apartments for
rent. Another good source is at the bulletin board of the Restaurant Doņa
Luisa on 4 Calle Oriente, 2 blocks from the park.
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SINGLE TRAVELERS: Meet
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EMBASSIES: They all are located
in Guatemala City. See Listing for more details.
MEDICAL ASSISTANCE:
. For non-emergencies, going to a local doctor recommended by the hotel,
travel agency or friendly resident is your best bet. Here in Antigua we
recommend Dr. Sergio Castaņeda at 6 Ave Norte #42 in front of la Merced church
or Dr. Joel Alvarado on 4 Street next to la Posada San Angelina. But
for serious problems, Guatemala City has much to offer in the way of medical
services. Many are English-speaking and/or American-trained doctors. See
recommended list.
DENTIST: Jorge de la
Cruz 3a. Ave Norte #11. Julio Paredes, 4a. Calle Oriente # 9, both
recommended
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Landmark of
Antigua Arch
of Santa Catalina, part of the original convent, which is now the Hotel
Convento
To request the best deal for your room at Hotel
Convento click here.
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