February 2009 Issue: Haggle Free
In this largely informal cash economy, prices are often negotiable. If vendors notice that you are of a fair skin tone, they might start the bidding a bit high. Granted, nobody likes paying more than the...
Monthly Archive: February 2009
A Valentine’s Treat: Casa del Prado Restaurant
By Dr. Love Alright dudes in love, we know you’re saving your precious few Qs for a guitar or Costa Rica trek. But take heed that skimping on Valentine’s Day is a recipe for weeks...
Join the Xela CouchSurfing Community
By Cynthia Ord For those who haven’t already joined couchsurfing.com, now is the time. Couchsurfing is a social network that connects travelers who want to see the world with hosts who want to show off...
¿Qué Onda Vos? A Series on Speaking Guatemalan Spanish
“¿Qué onda vos?” is XelaWho’s a monthly guide to speaking Spanish Guatemalan style. This month’s topic: lexicon of love by James Gray. If there’s one time to get your fledgling Spanish right, it’s when...
Spotlight On: A Series on Culture & the Arts
“Spotlight On” is XelaWho’s regular monthly series on all things cultural & artistic in Xela and Guatemala. This month’s topic is: Alberto Velarde (a.k.a. Elvis Latino) What: One of Xela’s legendary singer-songwriter performers. XelaWho went backstage...
Paca (i.e. Used Clothing Store) FAQ
For dumpster-divers, thrift-shoppers, and trash-to-treasure-hunters, Guatemalan “pacas” are an endless terrain for exploration. Here’s what you need to know to find your hidden gems… Q. What is a paca? A. A “paca” is literally...
Eco Review: Finca Nueva Alianza
By Cynthia Ord At XelaWho, we do our part environmentally by passing the buck to those who are doing their part. With so many lodges, restaurants, and other tourist services claiming to be “eco” this...
