Antigua - Guatemala - page 172

Pickpockets work the busy market, doing overtime on paydays at the middle and end of
the month. December (bonus time) brings a renewed wave of robberies.
Some of the more remote hiking trails have been the scene of muggings, though
stepped-up police patrols have reduced the likelihood of such incidents in recent years. If
you're planning on hiking independently to any of the volcanoes, check with Proatur
about the current situation.

EMERGENCY

Proatur ( 5578-9835; [e-mail]; 6a Calle Poniente Final; 24hr) The helpful
tourism assistance agency has its headquarters on the west side of town, three blocks
south of the market. If you're the victim of a crime, they'll accompany you to the national
police and assist with the formalities, including any translating that's needed. Given ad-
vance notice, they can provide an escort for drivers heading out on potentially risky roads.

INTERNET ACCESS
Aside from an abundance of affordable cybercafes, wi-fi is available in restaurants, cafes
and elsewhere.

8am-12:30am) Inside Monoloco; open Funky Monkey (5a Av Sur 6, Pasaje El Corregidor; per hr Q10;

the latest of Antigua's cybercafes.

Roy.com (1a Av Sur 21; per hr Q8)

MEDIA
The Antigua-based Revue Magazine ( www.revuemag.com ) runs about 90% ads, but has reasonable
information about cultural events. It's available everywhere.
La Cuadra ( www.lacuadraonline.com ) , published by Café No Sé ( Click here ) , presents the
gringo-bohemian perspective, mixing politics with irreverent commentary. Pick up a copy
at the cafe.

MEDICAL SERVICES

Centro Médico Santiago Apóstol ( 7832-0884; Calle del Manchén 7)

24hr) Pharmacy. Farmacia Ivori Select ( 7832-1559; 6a Av Norte 19;

Hospital Nacional Pedro de Bethancourt ( 7831-1319) A public hospital in San Felipe, 2km north
of the center, with emergency service.

Hospital Privado Hermano Pedro ( 7832-1190; Av de la Recolección 4) Private hospital that offers
24-hour emergency service and accepts foreign insurance.

MONEY