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Villa Toscana $$
( 2261-2854;
www.hostalvillatoscana.com
; 16a Calle 8-20, Aurora I; s/tw/d/ste Q310/400/460/570; )
One of the 'new breed' of airport hotels, this one features big, comfortable rooms, a tran-
quil atmosphere, a kitchen for guest use and a lovely backyard. Airport transfers are only
available from 5.30am to 9.30pm - outside those hours, you pay the taxi.
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ZONA 10 CHEAP EATS
A cheap lunch in GC's hoity-toity Zona 10? These places are nothing fancy, but are popular with local office
workers.
Paco's Café
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(1a Av 10-50; mains Q20-40;
7am-4pm Mon-Sat) Down-home
Guatemalan food served in the eatery at the side of a
kiosko
(small store).
Cafetería Solé
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(14a Calle, btwn 3a & 4a Avs; set lunch Q30;
noon-4pm)
Good value set meals.
bright, cheerful place popular with local office workers, offering subs, sandwiches and good-value set lunches.
Eating
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Zona 1
Cheap eats are easy to find in Zona 1 - dozens of restaurants and fast-food shops are
strung along, and just off, 6a Av between 8a and 15a Calles. American fast-food chains
such as McDonald's and Burger King are sprinkled liberally throughout Zona 1 and the
rest of the city. Pollo Campero is Guatemala's KFC clone.
Coffee culture is just beginning to hit Zona 1, and there are a number of cool little cafes
springing up where you can enjoy good coffee, sandwiches and snacks.
Bar Céntrico $
CAFE
(7a Av 12-32, Zona 1; snacks from Q20; 9am-6pm Mon-Sat)
A hip little bar/cafe with comfy sofas
out on the passageway and local artworks on the walls.
