Saturday, September 6, 2008

¡Muchas gracias!

Thank you all for joining us in Lago Atitlan, Guatemala for our wedding!
We are truly grateful to have such good friends and families that travel from all corners of the world to celebrate with us.

We would love to see everybody's pictures. Please share them with us by uploading them to our Picasa photo album. The password is: tietheknot

Aloha,
Claudia & Jesse
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Saturday, August 30, 2008

¡Bienvenidos!


¡Bienvenidos a nuestra celebración!

We will tie the knot on August 30, 2008 on the beautiful shores of Lake Atitlán near the town of Panajachel, Guatemala!

We hope to see everyone there and can't wait...
If you do plan on coming, please make sure you have a valid passport! If not, you'll need to apply for one immediately since there is a major delay in the process.

While in the country of Eternal Spring, there are plenty of great choices for hotels in the area, things to do, etc. and we will update this page frequently with a wide variety of options, along with more wedding details; so check back regularly. New posts to this page will be displayed towards the top, so the most up-to-date info is just below...

To get in touch, email us at jesseandclaudia@gmail.com
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Monday, August 25, 2008

Shuttle!

Both shuttles for Thusday and Friday will be departing from the Mcdonalds in Zona 10 (zona viva) by the hotels.

Address:
McDonald´s
2da Avenida 12-74 Zona 10 Guatemala City

There will be two shuttles to the welcome party on thursday (a big red ford van).

First shuttle departs at 3:15
Second shuttel departs at 3:45

Shuttle to

Info y ventas

4158-1020 / 5950-1860
Panajachel on Friday will leave at 12:00 pm. If you have any questions or need to get in touch with us please call the numbers below.

See you there!
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Wednesday, August 20, 2008

Contact Info

You can reach us on the following cell phone:

011 502 4151 6513

or the landline where we will be staying

011 502 6635 3415

while in Guatemala.

Just dial the eight digit number without the country code.

Can't wait to see everyone there!
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Thursday, July 3, 2008

Optional Boat Trip

OH WELL....

Not enough people seemed to be interested in the boat ride to book a private one. If you had your heart set on a Lake Atitlán boat ride, don't fret: it should be easy enough to catch one from Panajachel. There are all sorts of boats for cruisin' the lake with which you can hitch a ride without prior reservations. Just go to the shoreline ("beach") in Pana and inquire at one or two of the boats (and don't be afraid to barter...).
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Are you interested in taking a catamaran ride around Lake Atitlán on Saturday (August 30) morning? The trip cost $13.50 USD per person. The boat will be leaving from the Hotel Atitlán's dock. We can reserve the catamaran if more than 30 people are interested.

Please respond to the poll on the left so we can determine whether or not to reserve the trip!

We will post more information in a few days.
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Monday, June 23, 2008

Wedding Details











Transportation:
Thusday, August 28, 2008- On Thursday, August 28 there will be van pooling from Zone 10 "Zona Viva" to the Welcome Party. If you are interested, please tell us which hotel you are staying at so we can plan a route to Alicia's house, located at:
Calle Principal, Lote 3B
Residencial Bellas Luces
Santa Catarina Pinula, Zona 9
Guatemala.
If you plan on arranging travel on your own, please make sure you take 20 Calle to Santa Catarina Pinula.

Friday, August 29, 2008 & Sunday, August 31, 2008- It takes 3.5 hrs to travel back to and from Panajachel to Guatemala City. If you are planning on departing Sunday (August 31) and your flight leaves before 5:30 PM or 6:00 PM, you need to find other means of transportation since our bus won't arrive in Guatemala City until about 3:30PM-4:00PM.

Registry:
Your presence at our celebration is the greatest and only gift we could ask and hope for. However, if you feel compelled to gift, we are registered at Target for convenience.
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Saturday, June 21, 2008

Travel Information

Here is some helpful information. Have other questions? Check out the Lonely Planet or contact us via email (jesseandclaudia@gmail.com) or phone at 612.205.2839 (Claudia) or 505.459.0906 (Jesse).
  • Time zone
    Guatemala is in the Central Standard Time zone and does not observe daylight-savings time.

  • Currency
    Quetzal, also the national bird.

  • Exchange Rate
    Roughly Q7.50 = $1.00

  • Airport
    La Aurora International Airport (GUA)

  • Language
    Although Spanish is the official language of Guatemala, there are more than 20 Mayan languages spoken though out the country, along with Garifuna in the Caribbean coast.
    If you need to sharpen up those Spanish skills, you might want to check out this website:
    http://www.fodors.com/language/

  • Vaccinations
    There are no required vaccinations to travel to Guatemala.
    For more information, please visit the Center for Disease Control and Prevention

  • Caution
    Tap water is non-potable. Bottled water is readily available at tourist sites, hotels, and restaurants. Don't forget to use bottled water when brushing your teeth as well! Ice is not always made with boiled/ bottled water. Order your beverages without ice ("sin hielo") or ask your tour leader if the ice is safe in a particular restaurant.
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Sunday, December 16, 2007

Are you going to Tikal?

If you're wondering wheather or not to go to Tikal, this article might make it easier to decide!
Tikal, Temples in the Mist (New York Times, 12/16/07).
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Tuesday, December 4, 2007

Lodging



Our wedding will be held in the small resort village of Panajachel (next to Lake Atitlán), which is approximately 3 hours from Guatemala City. We definitely recommend staying at one of the following hotels for a minimum of Saturday night.

Panajachel
Hotel Atitlán is our top hotel recommendation: it is where the wedding will be held, and where we will be staying. Please ask for the "Pineda-Ball" wedding rate ($105.00 + 22% taxes per night).
  • Hotel Dos Mundos
    Calle Santander 4-72, Zona 2
    Panajachel, Sololá
    011 (505) 7762-2078
Guatemala City
If you are planning on attending our Welcome Party on Thursday, August 28th, 2008, we recommend you stay in Guatemala City for that night. Here are a few recommendations:
A few recommendations for those traveling in the following cities:
Antigua Guatemala
Tikal
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Sunday, December 2, 2007

Getting There & Getting Around

Getting there . . .
All major U.S. airlines fly into Guatemala City (GUA). Non-stop flights are offered from Atlanta, Los Angeles, Chicago, Virginia, New York, Dallas, Houston and Miami. U.S citizens only need a valid passport, but other nationalities may require a visa.

We have arranged a special discount with American Airlines. If you book your flight through www.aa.com you may use Promotion Code A6288AD and you will receive a 5% discount off the lowest applicable published air fare. Discounts are valid for travel to Guatemala City, Guatemala anytime between August 23rd, 2008-September 6th, 2008.

However, we recommend you use search engines as Sidestep, Orbitz, Expedia and Travelocity to find the flight that best fits your budget and schedule.
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Getting around . . .
We do not recommended you rent a car while in Guatemala since getting around can be very confusing and dangerous. Affordable shuttles get you wherever you need to go the second you arrive in Guatemala.
Please arrange travel with one of the following shuttle companies. You might also want to check with your hotel to arrange travel to and from the airport.
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While in Guatemala . . .







We hope you plan an extended weekend and travel throughout the Country of Eternal Spring. You might want to consider one- or two-day trips to Antigua, Chichicastenango, and Tikal.

Antigua, the former capital of Guatemala, is one of the best-preserved colonial cities in Latin America and has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It sits in a highland valley overlooked by the beautiful "Volcán del Agua." Its beautiful cobblestone streets guide you to historic monuments, churches, squares, parks, and ruins.

Chichicastenango, or "Chichi" for short, is a colorful town that rests in the highlands of Guatemala, about one hour away from Lake Atitlán. On Thursdays and Sundays, its beautiful market brings together textile and crafts vendors from all over the highlands.










Tikal is spectacular. It is the biggest and best preserved Mayan city of the Classical Period. The city is located in the national park (rain forest) in the northern-most province in Guatemala. We suggest that you fly, if you decide to go. The trip is about $250 round trip from Guatemala City. You can easily do it in a day, but it is really worthwhile to stay overnight.

While planning your itinerary, please keep the following in mind:

  • Thursday, August 28th - Welcome Party in Guatemala City
  • Friday, August 29th - Off to Lake Atitlán! (Transportation Provided)
  • Saturday, August 30th - Wedding
  • Sunday, August 31st - Back to Guatemala City! (Transportation Provided)
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Tuesday, November 13, 2007

Welcome Party!

There will be a pre-wedding welcoming party for those traveling to Guatemala from abroad on Thursday afternoon, August 28th. The party will be held at the residence of our good friend, Alicia Frohmader in Guatemala City, Guatemala. When booking your flight and hotel, please make sure to include this event in your itinerary. We will post more details (i.e., address, transportation options, etc.) in the next few months. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to email us: jesseandclaudia@gmail.com.
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