Internet Resources
General Information
- www.prensalibre.com.gt
- www.sigloxxi.com
- www.elperiodico.com.gt
- If you can read Spanish (or want to practice reading Spanish), Guatemala’s main newspapers all have decent web pages.
- http://guatemalapost.com
- An English-language wrap-up of news on Guatemala from various sources.
- http://lanic.utexas.edu/la/ca/guatemala
- The University of Texas has compounded a comprehensive list of links on everything pertaining to Guatemala.
- www.revuemag.com
- The highly recommended Revue magazine (in English) can be downloaded online in PDF format.
Travel and Environment
- www.planeta.com
- An excellent website with plenty of information on ecotravel in Guatemala and elsewhere in Latin America.
- www.visitguatemala.com
- The Guatemala Tourist Commission (INGUAT) website with a variety of information on Guatemala.
Spanish Language
- www.123teachme.com
- www.guatemala365.com
- Both sites have reviews and rankings made by former students in the recommended language schools.
Volunteering
- www.idealist.org
- International volunteer website listing several opportunities in Guatemala.
- www.volunteeradventures.com
- Features a few Guatemala projects looking for international volunteers, mainly in the areas of wildlife conservation and opportunities to teach English.
- www.entremundos.org
- Quetzaltenango-based organization with tons of information on volunteer opportunities in the Western Highlands.
Destination-Specific Sites
- Chisec
- www.puertamundomaya.com
- Cobán
- www.cobanav.net
- Guatemala City
- www.muniguate.com
- Lívingston
- www.livingston.com.gt
- Nebaj
- www.nebaj.com
- Quetzaltenango
- www.xelawho.com
- www.xelapages.com
- www.xelapages.ne
- Semuc Champey
- www.semucchampey.com
© Al Argueta from Moon Guatemala, 3rd Edition. Photos © Al Argueta www.alargueta.com
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