In 2025, the postal system began to function after nearly 20 years without service. Letters will arrive in about six weeks. You can send packages through Fed-Ex or DHL if necessary, but you will be asked to pay taxes on the contents.
Santiago Atitlán has a thriving indoors market that is open daily but better to shop in the morning. Fresh produce from around […]
Once you have been accepted, the medical volunteer coordinator will send information on housing. The Hospitalito has neither staff nor resources to […]
Other things you should consider bringing: • Good walking shoes • Daypack • Hat • Good small flashlight • Sunscreen • Swimsuit […]
Yes. Here are some examples. Please do not bring: • Expired medications — Guatemalan law forbids the Hospitalito from accepting expired medications. […]
