In case you were wondering what all the celebrations were for last night and today: it is John the Baptist Day, which in Guatemala serves to celebrate the nativity of John the Baptist.
It’s a Christian holiday in a predominantly Christian nation, making for all sorts of celebrations, traditional dances, feasting and fireworks!
The restaurant serves up a variety of popular modern dishes and uses traditional gourmet ingredients from Guatemala and abroad. The lounge, which is connected to the restaurant is a very edgy and modern; it is unlike anything else you will find in Guatemala City.
ONE has a little bit of everything for everyone – families can eat at the restaurant, those who are there to mingle and meet other singles can chill on the lounge side.
The two different sides have different menus. At the lounge you can get more appetizer type food, as well as sushi and sashimi. At the restaurant make sure you try the cheesecake, it is delicious. My friend had the carpaccio and was thoroughly pleased. Read more
A night out at the pub can be the perfect way to wind down for the evening. At the Brass Beer Co in Zona 10 of Guatemala City you have the chance to do just that, while enjoying a variety of microbrewed beers.
Locals will be pleased with the home-grown varieties, and many foreigners enjoy a night out at Brass Beer Co because of their selection of beers from around the world.
(Photo: Rudy Girón/antiguadailyphoto.com)
The place isn’t your typical bar; it is decorated like an old brewery or beer company, and it can get a bit noisy, but at least it has a greater variety of beer than you will find at the local grocery store. They also Read more
We interrupt this tour of Guatemala City to share with you an important update from the Guatemala Gringo and his other Gringo affiliate sites (see the blogroll)…
The Gringo has worked to create a system that puts readers in touch with valuable people in Guatemala and other Latin American countries. If you need an English speaking driver, real estate information, legal services and so on, all you need to do is this:
Click on this link to sign up for whatever information you want. Then you will be put directly in touch with people that you can count on to get the job done.
It is an automatic system that is shared by all the Gringo affiliate sites Read more
The Rainbow Cafe and reading room is a popular place to eat throughout the day in La Antigua Guatemala, but it is also popular in the evenings for its live music.
Music is scheduled to start every night at 7:30 (you know how schedules go in Guatemala…)
Mondays feature Don Ramiro and classic Latin folk music. Tuesdays we have local musician Cesar who plays a mix of Western and Latino songs. Wednesdays are Open Night Mike – if you’re brave enough to take the stage you get a complimentary drink. If you are a guitar fan you’ll want to come on Thursday to hear Guicho play. Fridays we’ve got Reggae tracks played by Sergio and Saturdays La Casa del Kello plays Read more
If you are a Jazz fan then mark this Thursday night off on your calendar and make plans to be at the Teatro Municipal in Quetzaltenango.
The opening act starts at 7 pm with the Colegio Miguel Angel Asturias students, which is sure to be an endearing performance. The real show begins, however, at 8 pm, or sometimes after that, when Sunpie & the Louisiana Sunspots take the stage.
This world famous blues, R&B and zydeco group comes straight from the heart of music in the US, New Orleans. The program is being put on by the US Embassy in connection with the IGA Jazz Festival.
And don’t worry, if you can’t make it Thursday the 19th in Quetzaltenango, you can catch Read more
The Cantantes Finlandeses (a Finnish choir) will be performing tonight at 7:30 pm in Monterrico at the Misión Siloé church.
The Finnish choir is composed of 22 singers accompanied by Martin Segerstråle on the piano. The choir was put together specially for the trip to Guatemala, and is made up of Swedish-speaking singers.
The tour was designed with the thought of introducing Finnish and Swedish music to a part of the world where Finland isn’t well known. The classical music is drawn from both Finnish and Swedish backgrounds, with a particular focus given to choir music. Folk music and modern music will also have a small part in the program. Some popular songs will be played as crowd-pleasers as well. Read more
High quality typical Guatemalan meals are served up hot and fresh at La Escudilla in Antigua found at 4a Av Norte 4. The restaurant has a nice feel to it, with a beautiful outdoor dining area. Occasional special live musical events add to the dining experience.
La Escudilla is open for from 8 am to midnight and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Prices are average for Guatemala, meaning you can get a full meal for just a couple bucks. The complete breakfast comprised of eggs, tortillas, coffee, and salad (a little strange for breakfast), costs just $1.30. Daily specials, a hearty meal, cost only two dollars!
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Looking for a variety of nightlife in Guatemala City? Check out Cuatro Grados Norte, located in Zona 4. This area basically serves as a hot place for the young and hip crowd to mingle with its open streets, outdoor seating, bars, restaurants and dance clubs. It is a pretty safe area which makes it ideal for wandering around in the late night hours and meeting lots of interesting people, tourists and locals alike.
Cuatro Grados Norte is growing in popularity as people look outside of the famous Zona 10, or Zona Viva for some variety in their nightlife. Anything goes, and the Gringo suggests that women dress a little sexy; no need to worry about Read more
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