Un estudio del Ministerio de Agricultura, Ganadería y Alimentación (MAGA) revela que, debido a una sequía, 911 comunidades de 46 municipios en 18 de los 22 departamentos fueron afectados en la producción de maíz y fríjol.   http://www.elperiodico.com.gt/es/20120823/pais/216896/ ...

Durante la visita de la experta de las Naciones Unidas a Guatemala, va a prestar especial atención a las estrategias y programas establecidos para prevenir y proteger a los niños de la venta y explotación sexual. I will pay particular attention to the strategies and programs established in terms of prevention and protection of children from sale and sexual exploitation,” http://www.ohchr.org/en/NewsEvents/P ...

    Biodiversity hotspot Guatemala has fourteen distinct ecoregions: wetlands, cloud forests, tropical jungles and more.  Its natural beauty, archeological wonders, and reasonable prices make this small Central American country an excellent site for adventure travel. http://travelblog.viator.com/adventure-destinations-in-guatemala/ ...

Ready for take-off? This week Frequent Flier is heading to gorgeous Antigua, Guatemala, where we show you why this vibrant, eclectic city should be on your must-visit list. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/966487/frequent-flier-get-to-know-antigua-guatemala ...

The Professional Development Center at The University of Texas at Austin offers a unique opportunity to travel to historic Antigua, the heart of Guatemalan and Maya culture, and Lake Atítlan. Experience the culture, religion, history and archaeology of the region with expert instruction from University professors and Mesoamerican scholars. A unique mix of scholarly classes and corresponding field trips prov ...

  The Smithsonian American Art Museum announced today the nominees for its contemporary artist award, established in 2001 to recognize an artist younger than 50 who has produced a significant body of work and consistently demonstrates exceptional creativity. http://newsdesk.si.edu/releases/smithsonian-american-art-museum-announces-artists-nominated-its-contemporary-artist-award ...

Café irlandés (irish coffee): En una copa de cristal endurecida parecida a las de agua ponemos una cucharada de azúcar moreno y whisky irlandés, se calienta con el vaporizador de la cafetera, una vez caliente, se añade un café solo y nata liquida. Para que la nata liquida se quede en la superficie y no se mezcle con el café se va añadiendo muy despacio sobre la parte convexa de una cucharilla de café. ...

Archaeologists have uncovered a 1,600 year old Mayan temple dedicated to the 'night sun' atop a pyramid tomb in the northern Guatemalan forest near the border with Mexico. http://www.archaeologydaily.com/news/201207298456/Ancient-Mayan-night-sun-temple-found-in-Guatemala.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+feedburner%2FmEZU+%28Archaeology+Daily+News%29 ...