"On a Virtually untouched stretch of beach, this little fishing village is home to the Hammock and Fish Project, a grass-roots education and Environmental Awareness project. You Can Come to volunteer in one of the Programs They Have Many running, or just hang out you dog on the beach. Accommodation is in comfortable rustic beachside cabanas, and rates include three meals daily. Lonely Planet 2007 
Guatemala Knowing that used "you" and "you" and not "you", is writing this blog with "your" for better understanding
Want to learn English at the seashore?
Seize the sun, the heat tempered by sea breezes, the quiet, you will benefit from a restful sleep to the sound of the waves of the Pacific , suitable the break, the reflection and serenity . Accommodation on the beach 100 meters from the Pacific Ocean. Guatemalan ex-Eating or vegetarian. Why not spend some quiet days at the beginning or end of your trip?
You want to leave the beaten track? (Tourism Authentic)
In Chiquistepeque, Pacific coastal village, discover and exploit their natural treasures (virgin beaches, lagoons, mangroves, turtles and iguanas, sea ...) and its riches human (simple and warm welcome, fellowship and discussions at will ...).
Possibility of eating in the homes of people for a family of exchange and mutual cultural enrichment. Learn to make tortillas and will create a resource for the lady who welcomes you into her home.
Discover the true path that we suggest to come up Chiquistepeque Lake Atitlan, see section "How come Chiquistepeque."
Do you want to participate in an educational project for a short duration? (Tourism Assets)
You can find the children participating in the animation Library - playroom - cultural center or propose your artistic talents, green, manual, intellectual, ... to initiate and take care of business. Stay recommended four or five days minimum . Let's talk a bit about us
Anna, French, forty, living in Guatemala since 2003 and Elfego, Guatemala, the fifties, live in Chiquistepeque in Ker-Anna Rose since December 2004 where he started the project "Hamaca and Fish" (private, nonpolitical, nonreligious, without legal personality) ... We do not claim solve all the problems of our people and to help all its people ... we know, is ...
- the place is pleasant to live and spend a few days
- the Authentic Tourism benefits the ladies of the town who want to work (483 meals served to tourists in 2007, 416 in 2008 and needlework, 547 in 2009) and the general public by creating an opening to the world
- that the economic contribution of the tourists (accommodation and meals at Ker-Anna Rose) as well as donations allow the survival of
playroom - the Hamaca project and Fish gives visitors the opportunity to participate in educational activities with children, particularly inexperienced and short durations required
We aim to raise awareness and preserve the natural wealth Instead, to continue to give dreams to children, give them confidence and dignity to teach them to live with head held high and full of imagination and in the medium term, the project duplicate other culturally disadvantaged areas of Guatemala. Let's talk about your stay in
Chiquistepeque ... What better opportunity to change your travel habits?
In Chiquistepeque, forget the time but according to your aspirations, you can easily pass it on: - discovery of nature: a boat tour and observation of migratory birds (depending on water level of the lagoon), discovery of mangroves, swim in the Pacific (with caution, important currents and waves), visit to the salt (from November to April), observation of flora and fauna, the iguanas in the wild, put into the water to babies turtles (some days as births, from July to November) ...
- pleasure and personal enrichment : writing, drawing, reading (small library in French and English), music for those that come with your instrument, discussion, reflection, self knowledge ... 
- knowledge of Guatemala: discussions about the customs and culture with the villagers, with Anna and Elfego during breakfast and the "hour of the Sun" (appetizer conversation in English before dinner), learn how to make a "piñata" with Telma in San Francisco (nearby town) ... 
- educational and recreational activities with children in the library ... playroom
Let's talk about your participation in the playroom ... library
Knowing the difficulty of integrating an educational project for a short duration, Chiquistepeque offer the opportunity to share activities with children in the playroom for a few library days, with no particular expertise required and only a basic level English. You
beneficiaries of the guidelines and the presence of Anna and Elfego to facilitate your integration and to allow monitoring of activities in time.
- can participate in the activities of the smaller (3 to 10 years) directed by Anna and take advantage of your experience and your ideas, from 16 to 18 hours.
- you can take charge of an activity that does not need material (English courses, gymnastics, judo, ...) with children over 10 years (active or passive presence or Elfego Anna, according to your desire), 16 to 18 hours.
- you can organize group games with children on the beach, without the presence of Anna or Elfego, 16 to 18 hours.
- You can choose to participate in the first stage of nomadic playroom library (a set): day at El Cristo, 10 km from Chiquistepeque, bus travel, visit, lunch and activities with a group consisting of children, return at 17 h by bus "Papaya."
Monday to Friday 9 am to 12 pm and 14 ha 16 h , research assistance and tasks for students in basic (irregular attendance as homework)
The idea is not so much what they will learn children, but the mutual pleasure of spending time together ...
Large project dates from 2005 to end of 2007
http://www.clubhamacaypescado.blogspot.com
In 2008 and 2009
http://www.clubhamacaypescado2008.blogspot.com/
The year 2010
http://www.clubhamacaypescado2010.blogspot.com
What budget to provide for your stay?
Individual : From around 15 euros or 19 U.S. $ per day per person daily
This budget includes: - the breakfast "bread and jams of the house" served in the garden of "Ker-Anna Rose"
- lunch and dinner in a town house or "Ker-Anna Rose (ex-Guatemalan food or vegetarian )
- a night in a cabin or a cottage , mosquito net and hammock
families and small groups of friends (up to 8 people found)
First level living space with kitchen, shower room and toilet.
Second level great room with ocean view, good quality beds, blankets and mosquito nets provided.
Outside, provision of a battery, a small room with shower and toilet, two beds and the land adjoining the library "Ker Anna Rose" as a safe playground for children (no flow vehicular)
Rate : contact
Group (more than 8 people): can rent a house 200 meters from the Hamaca project and Fish. Contact us.
How to contact us or stay?
If you're in Guatemala, you can phone to ensure availability and book:
Tel: 5 76 43 February 1943 (mobile)
Tel: 78 58 27 00 (home)
With advance, by e-mail to hamaca_pescado@hotmail.com
Please reserve or confirm your reservation by phone the day before your arrival
information for your coming
Chiquistepeque Learn more about ...
Location: Pacific coastal town, south west of Guatemala
Climate: tropical, ocean breezes during the day
Dry season: November to May or June
Rainy season: May / June and October (usually end of day or night). Chiquistepeque is the least rainy of all the Guatemalan coast
Altitude: 2.5 meters above sea level
Population: between 350 and 400
main resources: salt, fish, livestock, agriculture
Electricity: yes, since 2001
Drinking water: if, since 2003
School (s): Primary Medical and hospital
: no, in Mazatenango (bus 2:30)
Bank and ATM (Visa and Master Card): no, in the machine (1 h bus)
Telephone service (local and international calls): if
cell phone reception good (Tigo)
Shopping: commodities (shops)
Chiquistepeque How come?
private bus service (shuttle) from the airport La Aurora or anywhere in Guatemala: contact us.
Elfego Anna and I suggest a real journey, off the tourist routes, magnificent, but come direct to Lake Atitlan to Chiquistepeque
De Santa Clara La Laguna (on the high south-west of Lake Atitlan) to Chiquistepeque via St. Thomas La Union. The road from Santa Clara La Laguna and Union St. Thomas is the original path of the retailers among the people of Lake Atitlan and the Pacific coast, still used for transportation of goods, only that the 4x4 have replaced the mules. The road passes through nature, pass the string of volcanoes to go down to Santo Tomás La Unión (altitude 880 meters). Public transport pick-up 4x4 (2 hours).
St. Thomas La Union is a real stage, a high level of security, nice for its mild climate and the friendliness of its people. If you go on Sunday, do not miss a turn in the market, one of the most authentic of Guatemala to be a cultural crossroads. The interest lies not so much on products sold but in the multitude of different costumes, male and female. Looking back on the market
or questions that you indicate the "high Juana" to restore you a plate of eggs and beans (avoid meat), the tortillas are excellent and the tortilla-making machine a curiosity.
public buses by the classic route:
access the Mexican border or Quetzaltenango : bus "Papaya" in Cuyotenango or Mazatenango
Access Panajachel :
bus Panajachel - Quetzaltenango, Quetzaltenango bus - Cuyotenango or Mazatenango bus "Papaya" in Mazatenango
Cuyotenango or access southern villages of Lake Atitlan :
Solution 1: Bus to Mazatenango (less buses that Cocales )
Solution 2: Bus to Cocales, however,
Mazatenango bus Bus "Papaya" in Mazatenango
access the capital or Escuintla, Guatemala City and Escuintla Bus - Mazatenango, bus 'Papaya' in Mazatenango
Antigua
Aces: Bus Antigua - Escuintla , bus Escuintla - Mazatenango, bus 'Papaya' in Mazatenango
If you take a bus in Antigua as late at 7 h 30 am, you can usually reach first Papaya and reach the 14 ha Chiquistepeque.
Bus "La Papaya" (Mazatenango to Chiquistepeque)
the 1st bus: in Mazatenango to 11 h 00 - 11 h 15 or Cuyotenango to 11 h 30 Arrival at 14 h Chiquistepeque to the 2nd bus : in Mazatenango to 14 h 00 to 14 h 15 or Cuyotenango 14 h 30, arriving at 17 h
Chiquistepeque
Last bus: La Machine Center 1 (one hour bus Mazatenango) at 18 h, arriving at 19 h Chiquistepeque 30
Rate: 15 Quetzales, or Cuyotenango Mazatenango to Chiquistepeque
In the "new terminal" of Mazatenango, "Papaya" is parked in third and last row (the bottom row) until 15 minutes before departure, then you'll find it in the first row to the time of your departure.
In the terminal, you can find a health service but not ATM (plan or take a minibus to the "center" to 10 minutes).
request to drop you at the home of Anna and Juancho (Elfego nickname).
In Cuyotenango 
Chiquistepeque Leaving 
Papaya offers two services:
at 6:00 at the entrance of the village
at 6:30 near the project, every day.
at your disposal for any further information
hamaca_pescado@hotmail.com
glad to welcome you in Chiquistepeque happy trip to Guatemala, a country of colors and smiles ...
