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( 7942-0708; 3a Calle 7-41, Zona 1; s/d with fan Q80/120, with air-con Q140/200, without bathroom Q50/90;
)
It's hard to beat the Hernández - it's been a favorite for years and keeps going
strong, with its central position, spacious, simple rooms and good-sized swimming pool.
HOTEL
Hotel Posada Don Adan $
( 7942-3924; 8a Av 4-30, Zona 1; s/d Q100/150; until 10pm; )
The Don offers the best deal
in this price range - neat, complete rooms with TV, fan, air-con, a couple of sticks of fur-
niture and good, firm beds. They lock the doors at 10pm.
Posada Perla de Oriente $$
( 7942-0014; 2a Calle 11-50, Zona 1; s/d with fan Q120/220, with air-con Q150/250; )
Surpris-
ingly tranquil for its location just around the corner from the bus terminal, with some of
the best-value rooms in town. They're large and unadorned, but the grounds are quiet and
leafy and the big swimming pool is a bonus.
HOTEL
HOTEL
Hostal Maria Teresa $$
( 7942-0177; 6a Calle 6-21, Zona 1; s/d Q190/350; )
Set around a gorgeous colonial court-
yard with wide shady passageways, the single rooms are a bit poky, but the doubles are
generous and all the comforts are here: cable TV, hot showers and air-con.
Eating & Drinking
There's a string of cheap
comedores
on 8a Av behind the market. At night, snack vendors
and taco carts set up along 7a Av opposite the plaza, selling the cheapest eats in town.
Corner Coffee $
(6a Calle 6-70, Zona 1; bagels Q30, breakfast Q25-30; 7am-10pm Mon-Sat, 3-10pm Sun)
You could argue
with the syntax of the name, but this air-con haven right on the lovely Parque Calvario
serves up the best range of sandwiches, burgers and bagels in town.
CAFE
Charli's $$
(7a Av 5-55; mains Q50-100; 8am-9pm)
Chiquimula's 'fine dining' option (tablecloths!) has a
wide menu, featuring pasta, pizza, seafood and steaks, all served up amid chilly air-con,
with relaxed and friendly service.
INTERNATIONAL
Parillada de Calero $$
STEAKHOUSE
