CISV
Guatemala:
Noticias y
Eventos
THE THEME:
“Güipil
Weaving together different colors…
different threads…”
Guatemala is justifiably famous for it’s weaving.
The native dress of the Mayan women consists of four main articles of clothing.
El Güipil (hueepeel) is the blouse hand embroidered by the women.
“Because we are different threads of the same Güipil, let’s work all together for PEACE.”
THE SITE:
ANTIGUA GUATEMALA was founded as Santiago de Guatemala (Saint
James of Guatemala) and was one of the most important Spanish cities of the New World. As seat of the Captaincy General of Guatemala between the years1543 and 1773, it was the political, religious, economic and cultural center of the region comprised between Chiapas and Costa Rica. Because of the destructive 1773 earthquakes and the Royal Decrees of the same year, the capital was transferred to the Valle de la Ermita (Valley of the Hermitage) and was founded as La Nueva Guatemala de la Asunción (The New Guatemala of the Assumption) and that is why the abandoned city was called “La Antigua Guatemala” (the Old Guatemala).
With the 1541-42 straight outline, the main buildings were located around the Major Square: the Palace of the Captains General, the Cathedral with the Episcopal Palace, and the Municipal Palace. The colonial city was about one square kilometer and within that area are most of the monumental buildings
In the year 1965, the Pan American Geography and History Institute held its Eighth General Assembly declaring it “City Monument of America”.
In 1979 the United Nations Organization for Education, Science and Culture (UNESCO) included the city of Antigua Guatemala among the list of World Cultural and Natural Patrimony. With this distinction, the city is considered a universal monument.
The Dates:
International Executive Committee (IEC) and International Office (IO) Staff
Registration:
31 July
First Meal:
Dinner
Check-out:
11 August
Last Meal:
Breakfast
International Junior Branch Conference (IJBC)
and ARC
Registration:
31 July
First Meal:
Dinner
Check-out:
4
August
Last Meal:
Breakfast
Expanded Executive Committee (EEC)
Registration:
1August
First Meal:
Dinner
Check-out:
10
August
Last Meal:
Breakfast
Pre-AIM Committee Meetings
Registration:
2 August
First Meal:
Dinner
Check-out:
4
August
Last Meal:
Breakfast
AIM
Registration:
4 August
First Meal:
Dinner
Check-out:
10 August
Last Meal:
Breakfast
Accommodation Costs:
The Aim costs includes meals and choice of room accommodations within the specified dates.
The number of every type of room is of course limited, and we will therefore make reservations in same order as we get your applications. Those of you who can’t have a room in accordance with your first choice, will be informed as soon as possible about available
alternatives, and we ask you to confirm your second choice within a week.
There are only a few rooms suitable for disabled persons. These rooms will be reserved for anyone with physical disabilities. The site is not especially equipped for disabled persons, but since we want everyone to feel welcome, please let us know your needs and we will make best possible arrangements for you.
Cost per day in USD:
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Single:
$175.00
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Double:
$ 135.00
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Triple
$120.00
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Cuadruple (sharing two double beds, only for IJBC):
$ 110.00
Getting there:
TRANSPORT DETAILS:
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The airport will be AEROPUERTO INTERNACIONAL AURORA (GUA).
It is 45 minutes away from Antigua Guatemala.
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Airlines that fly to Guatemala:
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Taca - Lacsa
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Copa
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American Airlines
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U.S. Airways
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Continental
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Delta
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Spirit Airlines
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Iberia
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Aeroméxico
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Mexicana
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You can come by bus from Central America or Mexico.
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Availability and cost of public transportation or taxi to the Site:
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The AIM team will provide transportation from the airport upon request.
The cost will be $25.00 one way.
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There are taxis in the airport that can take you to the site, however we are not responsible of the cost.
We higly recommend to request ground transportation.
General Information:
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Relative value of local currency:
1 US Dollar = 7.50 Quetzales (today)
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Visa Requirements: To determine if you need a visa you can consult the web page:
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Weather: Guatemala’s climate varies according to altitude. The coastal regions and the northeast are hot throughout the year with an average temperature of 20°C (68°F) sometimes rising to 37°C (99°F). Generally, nights are clear all year round.
In higher climes, near the center of the country, the rainy season, running from May to September, is characterized by clear skies after abundant rainfall in the afternoons and evenings. Temperatures fall sharply at night.
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Required Clothing
Lightweight clothing. Jacket or light woolens for the evening.
Contact persons:
Carolina Yaquián de Luna
aim2009.coordinator@cisvguatemala.org
Or
cisvoffice@cisvguatemala.org
“Güipil
Weaving together different colors…
different threads…”
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