Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
( 7762-2602; Calle Santander)
Displays the innovative clothing of Guatemalan designer Ana
Kayax, produced by a cooperative of indigenous weavers.
Libros del Lago
(Calle Santander)
Excellent stock of books in English and other languages on Guatemala, the
Maya and Mesoamerica, plus maps and Latin American literature in English.
BOOKS
The Book Store
BOOKS
(Calle Santander, Centro Comercial El Patio)
Eclectic selection of fiction and non-fiction run by a
well-read gringo; also features a lending library.
Orientation
Most buses stop at the intersection of Calle Principal and Calle Santander, the main road
to the lake with a plethora of lodgings and other tourist-oriented businesses. Calle Princip-
al continues 400m to 500m northeast to the town center, where you'll find the daily mar-
ket (busiest on Sunday and Thursday), church, town hall and a further smattering of
places to sleep and eat.
Information
EMERGENCY
Proatur
(Programa Asistencia al Turista;
5874-9450; proatur.solola@gmail.com; Calle Rancho Grande;
9am-5pm)
Tourist police.
INTERNET ACCESS
MayaNet
(Calle Santander, Centro Comercial El Patio)
MEDICAL SERVICES
The nearest hospital is at Sololá.
Pana Medic
( 4892-3499; drzulmashalom@hotmail.com; Calle Principal 0-72)
Clinic run by an English-
speaking doctor.
MONEY
