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GUATEMALA CITY |
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RECOMMENDATIONS from MONKEY BAY CRUISERS |
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Orig. 10/16/06 (Additions by s/v ARGO 2/8/08) |
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BEAUTY |
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Hair Ways |
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Diag. 6 Ave 13-8 |
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2337-1004 |
Upscale, full service beauty salon. Owner Pam (Brit) does perms; also
mani/pedicure, waxing, electrolysis, cosmetic tatooing, huge selection
of products for sale. Pam and Lindsey speak English. |
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BOAT STUFF |
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Alumicentro |
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Ave Petepa 15-60 |
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12 |
2473-1115 |
Any kind or shape of aluminum; 4x8 sheets, tubes, angles, etc. See
Julio Roberto cell 5486-7303 |
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Japauto |
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7a Ave 3-25 |
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12 |
2471-4258 |
Machine shop/welding. Edgar Markwordt (speaks excellent English) |
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Laboratorio de Inyeccion Diesel |
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40 Calle ?-? |
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2440-0995 |
Injector & injector pump service 1 day service |
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La Casa Electrica |
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Ave Petepa 19-85 |
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12 |
2386-8123 |
Outstanding hardware store, tools, electrical and all kinds of metal
pipe |
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Novafoam |
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Maribel Calero |
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5401-8054 |
Foam for cushions, bunks good selection |
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Pesqueros |
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Avenida Castellana 9-09 |
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2362-5504 |
Sunbrella |
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Print Factory |
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6a Ave 7-57 |
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2332-3296 |
Has large blueprint copy machines that can copy charts. 4 blocks from
Las Torres. |
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Super Telas |
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9a Calle 4-55 |
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2232-2404 |
Limited selection of Sunbrella, not cheap |
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COMPUTER |
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Altronic Guatemala |
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13 Calle 2-33 |
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10 |
2334-3879 |
Toshiba authorized service center |
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EMBASSY |
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U.S. |
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Ave Reforma 7-01 |
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2326-4000 |
Emergency 2331-2354 |
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ENTERTAINMENT |
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Movie theatre |
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Los Proceres Mall, 17 Calle & 2nd Ave |
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10 |
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First-run movies in English |
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GROCERY |
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Delica |
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10 Ave 11-36 |
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14 |
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Marios filets! and much more |
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Gourmet Center |
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Los Proceres & 9th Ave just past Cemaco |
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10 |
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Several small ethnic and deli stores, wines, deli food court. Olives
from Hell!! |
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Gourmet Deli (deli, restaurant & bar) |
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3 Ave 12-38, Paseo Plaza (located inside on ground floor) |
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10 |
2413-3873 |
Great little deli & wine shop; serves breakfast, lunch and dinner from a
surprisingly big menu. Happy hour bar. Sheila Molina is owner. |
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Hyperpaiz |
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8 Calle 27-00 |
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2475-9200 |
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Hyperpaiz |
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Toward El Salvadore 9.5 km (outer zone) |
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outer |
Humongas!!! |
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Piccadilly |
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Plazuela Espona |
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Frozen pastas |
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Sol |
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20 Calle 12-69 |
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10 |
2368-0951 |
Great specialty stuff, American brands |
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Supermarcado Paiz |
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La Pradera Mall, Los Proceres & 25 Ave |
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10 |
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Large grocery store |
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Vinotech |
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Plaza Ambia, 10 Ave & 5 calle |
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14 |
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Nice wines and deli |
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LODGING |
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Armadillo Suites |
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3 Ave 10-21 |
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9 |
2331-2132 |
Fully equipped suites (kitchens), nice, clean; ideal for longer stays.
Air traffic flies directly overhead occasionally |
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Biltmore Express |
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15 Calle 1 |
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2338-5000 |
Hotel in Zona Viva; more affordable than the other big hotels |
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Las Torres Guest House |
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13 Calle 0-43 |
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10 |
2334-2747 |
THE place cruisers stay! Ask for the Rio Dulce cruiser discount of
$30/double (eff. 1/08). Excellent location, clean, funky rooms. Email:
apartamentos_lastorres@yahoo.com |
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Otelito (old Santa Clara) |
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12 Calle 4-51 |
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2339-1811 |
Small and very nice. reservations@otelito.com |
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MEDICAL / DENTAL |
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Doctors officing at Hospital Herrera Llerandi and Las Brisas can also be
reached through the main number at 2384-5959 or 2334-5959 |
They all speak English, unless noted |
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Acupuncturist - Dra. Marisa Lee de Mack |
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6a Ave 3-22, #601 (Clinicas Centro Medico II) |
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2331-5300 |
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Dentist - Dr. David Ovana |
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20 Calle 11-17 |
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14 |
2337-1773 |
Nice offices, high quality work, best teeth cleaning ever, teeth
bleaching ($300, 3 sessions) |
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Dental specialist - Dr. Cesar Francisco Lopez Acevedo |
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6 Ave "A" 13-63 (Edif. Censa, #201) |
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2332-0309, /7675 |
Top specialist in occlusions, TMJs, maxi-facial - but verify when
calling |
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Dental specialist - Dr. Leopoldo Perez Morales |
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8a Ave 3-90 (Edif. La Rambla, #4-C) |
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2367-6434 /5/6 |
Specialist in crowns, bridges, occlusions - but verify when calling |
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Dermotologist - Dr. Francisco Saravia Camacho |
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6a Ave 7-55 (in Hospital Herrera Llerandi) |
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2334-5874 |
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Ear, Nose & Throat - Dr. Michel Nuyens |
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6a Ave 7-39, #501 (In Las Brisas next to H. Llevandi) |
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2362-6001 /03 |
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Gastroenterologist - Dr. Garcia del la Riva |
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6a Ave 7-39, #? (In Las Brisas next to H. Llevandi) |
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2334-7583 |
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Internal medicine / GP - Dr. Juan Rodriguez |
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