Monthly Archive: August 2016

Backpackers in Guatemala are a strange breed. Many come to the land of the Maya seeking an authentic adventure, claiming to be a different type of traveller to those that swarm into the likes...

XelaWho’s ear-the-ground correspondent, Alex Mac, brings you the stories behind the famous faces you see around town in Xela. This month he spoke to Aldo and Rafael, the guys in charge at the world...

Hola Macha. Prefieres hablar en inglés o español? Como quieras   I’m much more charming in English Sure.. let’s do that then   Alright. So what brought you to Xela and how long were...

Twitter lit up this month with the news that ex-army captain (and killer of Bishop Gerardi — a fierce opponent of the Guatemalan military) Byron Lima was killed in a prison riot by a...

By La Salsa Inglesa These outstanding quesadillas were inspired by the first vegetarian Chapi?n I met in Guatemala (and the most chilera), often found frequenting Tan Lechuga Yo at lunchtimes. First sampled at one...

By Auntie Dolores Dear Auntie Dolores, Some of my friends always say that I overreact and that I am always looking for drama in my life. On this occasion, however, I think I have...

By Diana Pastor Not all travellers are able to enjoy the luxury of cruising in a shuttle or first class bus. Sometimes, when you‘re strapped for cash, not running on a tight schedule, or...