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The Benefits of Tiendas

One of the benefits of having convenience stores, or tiendas as we call them here, it is fact that if you need …

The Tienda Transaction

I invite you to caption this photograph of an abuelita buying some soda bottles. The winner selected next Wednesday, will get photo …

The Typical Tienda Vista

As I’ve explained before, a tienda is the Spanish word we use in Guatemala to refer for convenience store. The original definition …

La Tienda de Doña Gavi Sign

We continue with “the sign fetish” and today’s turn is for La Tienda de Doña Gavi sign. Believe it or not, this tiny store is one of La Antigua Guatemala landmarks and it’s located on the street behind the Cathedral. Doña Gavi sells all kinds of organic stuff in this cozy shop including avocado ice cream. If you come to Antigua, you must visit this shop. If you don’t trust my recommendation, read the On the Road Travel recommendation below: