Guatemala English language Magazine
CLICK HERE TO READ the September issue of Revue. We have had several Revue readers ask us, “Now that Revue is digital, has your work load gotten easier?” The short answer (without complaint) is, “No.” After 26 years we continue to carry out our original mission statement of promoting the best of Guatemala. We are still publishing informative and entertaining […]
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Strengthening School Environments in Pre-schools Across Guatemala (English) Samuel Camhi Levy Foundation began its work in Quetzaltenango, locally known as Xela. In 2013, with the support of the Foundation for the Integral Development of Socioeconomic Programs (Fundap as executor), together the group supported 13 public schools — five years later there are more than 100 communities using this model. At […]
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In honor of Guatemalan Independence celebrated in September, here are the results of our Photo Contest “The Flag of Guatemala” WINNERS BY POPULAR VOTE WINNERS BY EDITORIAL DECISION We hope you enjoy the independence festivities in September. THANK YOU to all the participating photographers. You can see all of the excellent submissions on the Revue Facebook page The winners and a […]
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Article by Hadazul Cruz—artist and student at CREA, outlining the Talla en Madera (wood carving) workshop, and the following Encarnado (polychrome) workshop. When the Spaniards arrived in Guatemala in 1524 they brought religion, arts, and culture with them. Since they didn’t speak native languages a simple way to evangelize the local population was through art. Thus, talented sculptors, painters, and […]
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Mendel Samayoa, a Guatemalan artist whose work has brought him both national and international prestige. After a series of successful international exhibitions between 2013 and 2015 in England and the United States Mendel Samayoa was invited by the Vice Ministry of Culture to exhibit his work at the Palacio Nacional de Guatemala. Relatos Asimétricos 1 (Asymmetric Stories 1) included twenty-plus new […]
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CLICK HERE TO VIEW the August Edition of Revue It’s just a click away on your tablet, laptop, desktop or phone First and foremost, thank you for such a glorious response to the July 2018 Revue e-zine. We so appreciate all of the interaction and comments on the Revue Facebook and Revue website. This month’s articles include an ARTIST […]
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Here are the results of Traditions of Guatemala Photo Contest. WINNERS BY POPULAR VOTE WINNERS BY EDITORIAL DECISION THANK YOU to all the participating photographers — Guatemala has such a rich history of traditions. You can see all of the excellent submissions on the Revue Facebook page The winners and a many of the submitted photographs will be published in the August, 2018 digital, […]
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Bringing new industry to rural Guatemala by using women’s weaving skills and sense of color. Micaela Churunul, age thirty-six learned weaving from her mother as a child. But a bad case of bronchitis when she was eight compromised her health going forward. Also, at eight, she was forced to leave school when her family needed her work contribution at home. Without […]
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CLICK HERE TO GET STARTED For a multitude of reasons, we made the decision to transition Revue magazine from print to digital, known as an Ezine (electronic magazine). Our gratitude to Print Studio for their many years of amazing quality and service. We’ve been publishing Revue since March, 1992. Over these 26+ years hitting every print deadline, intensive distribution and […]
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One of Antigua’s spectacular and luxurious homes is now for sale Less than a 10-minute walk to central Antigua, this home – located in a beautiful, secure gated community – boasts amazing amenities like a heated lap pool and Jacuzzi, separate living and culinary areas and electricity-saving solar panels. Click here for more information A quiet oasis of comfort and […]
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Boasting one of the most beautiful views in all of Antigua, this ‘Colonial Gem’ is not going to be on the market for long Click here for more info The home’s most special features include: Outdoor Living—the wide porch for both eating and sitting looks over a 20-meter long lap pool, a lovely garden, and stunning view of Antigua’s Agua Volcano. […]
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From the roof of the house where I am staying I can see two volcanoes — Agua and Fuego (side by side with the inert volcano Acatenango). They are the giants that dominate the local landscape, and often seen in picture-perfect postcard images, especially the dormant Agua, located approximately 3 to 6 miles from the city of La Antigua Guatemala. On June […]
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Since the eruption of the Fuego Volcano on Sunday, June 3, 2018, I have been watching the updates on the internet and hearing news from friends close to the front line with a profound sense of helplessness. Hundreds of people were killed just 12 miles from our home on the steep pitch of volcanic land in a tragic natural disaster. […]
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Here are the results of Rivers & Lakes Photo Contest. WINNERS BY POPULAR VOTE WINNERS BY EDITORIAL DECISION THANK YOU to all the participating photographers — What a way to show off the beauty of Guatemala. You can see all of the excellent submissions on the Revue Facebook page The winners and a many of the submitted photographs will be published in the […]
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Calories are not created equal. Eating healthier the old-fashioned way in Latin America was the way of our grandmothers, mothers, aunts and home cooks, who were not nutritionists or calorie freaks, but wise women with much common sense in the kitchen. This is the way I grew up, shopping at the mercado with my abuela (grandma) for fresh ingredients and […]
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Home is where the art is, an interview with Guatemalan artist Ernesto Argueta Fraatz at his art studio. It was a beautiful afternoon in early April when I hopped off the bus in San Pedro Carchá, a predominantly Q’eqchi-speaking, Maya municipality located about 10 kilometers east of Cobán in the forested Highlands of Alta Verapaz. I was on my way to […]
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The Art of Wet Plate an Interview with Jorge Luis Chavarría about slow photography. “To be an artist, you need perspective to see more, to question more, reflect more, so that you can generate more.” — Luis Chavarría Breathe. Adjust the light. A little more to the right. Yes, just so. Now, look at the camera. Freeze. Hold … hold … hold. […]
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The colorful sights and rich fragrances of Guatemalan flora are easy to find and enjoy, as witnessed by many of this month’s photo contest entries. Lush bougainvillea spilling over white walls, towering cieba trees in the Highlands and mahogany in the jungles, long-stemmed roses and planters of orchids in every shade and variety, flora everywhere all year long in Guatemala’s […]
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Here are the winners of the Revue Photo Contest “Portraits of Guatemala” WINNERS BY POPULAR VOTE WINNERS BY EDITORIAL DECISION THANK YOU to all the participating photographers — an incredible collection of stories through images. You can see all of the excellent submissions on the Revue Facebook page The winners and a number of other photographs will be published in the June, […]
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La Antigua Guatemala embraces the largest celebration in the world for Lent and Holy Week, and this year was no exception. Visitors came from afar to experience a “Semana Santa moment” as Antigueños created countless flower and sawdust carpets throughout the processional routes and an array of holy vigils and processions. With more than 60 activities during the 40-day period […]
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Type 2 diabetes is a 21st century epidemic – the one that can be prevented through healthy eating education. Growing up in Guatemala taught me good eating habits for life. After all, fruits and vegetables, plentiful and wide-ranging, grow naturally in fertile soil under the Guatemalan sun. Home- cooked meals are inherently balanced, containing plenty of locally grown crops. Having […]
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The Making of “In the Kingdom of Mescal: An Indian Fairy-Tale for Adults” I discovered “In the Kingdom of Mescal: An Indian fairy-tale for adults” among items my parents had left me. A colorful, mystical figure holding the hand of a small boy dominated the front cover. On the inside cover was an inscription from my wife’s Guatemalan/German friends, who had […]
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A Story of Faithful Servants Standing in the Gap -The History of the Protestant Church in Guatemala. The Union Church of Guatemala is an international, interdenominational church dedicated to serving the English-speaking Protestant population of Guatemala. The history of the church can be traced back to a faithful woman named Frances de Cleaves. Born in Roatan, Honduras and raised in […]
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Here are the winners of the Revue Photo Contest “Flora & Fauna of Guatemala” WINNERS BY POPULAR VOTE WINNERS BY EDITORIAL DECISION THANK YOU to all the participating photographers — it was a tough choice this month, so many great images. You can see all of the excellent submissions on the Revue Facebook page The winners and a number of other […]
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There are no roads to El Mirador intentionally to deter looters from the area. We arrived by helicopter and met other visitors who had walked through the rainforest trails for two days to get there. Flying over one of the few virgin rainforests left on the planet was breathtaking. Off in the distance, La Danta Temple, the oldest and largest […]
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“Maya Studies with the Maya is visually captivating, containing photos and graphics on Maya art and culture to illustrate his work and theses”. For those who hold a deep fascination with Maya culture, Ruud van Akkeren’s compelling new book takes you on an insightful and personal journey that begins in his native Holland and ends in the lush Highlands of […]
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An homage to some of the 440 species of birds that have been reported on, over and around Lake Atitlán. Recently I stopped by the Centro Comercial San Rafael on Calle Santander in Panajachel to see the progress my friend and fellow birder, Richard Rivera, had made on his dream of creating a bird art museum. As I approached this […]
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A first-generation American’s search for answers along his country’s greatest divide. On an unseasonably warm February afternoon, Austin Alvarado pushed his canoe into the winding waters of the Río Grande. Steadying the boat with his paddle as he had so many times before, the 25-year-old wilderness guide looked over his shoulder and locked eyes with a familiar face. His mother, […]
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All five senses are assaulted by the many sights, sounds, smells, tastes and touch of the Lenten season, throughout Guatemala but especially in La Antigua. It is an intense period of sorrow, joy, regret, celebration that fills the days with sensual emotions. The ornately colorful carpets, the funereal marches and drums, the pungent corozo and pine odors, the tostadas and […]
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Every time I visit Guatemala I rediscover the magic of its people. As I write this article, I find myself surrounded by spring-like weather and mesmerizing scenery in La Antigua Guatemala. As Lent approaches, I have been carefully observing the preparations for the big celebration, from the specially decorated floats and devoted volunteers signing up to carry them, to the […]
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