La Canada

The high-end exclusive quarter of Ciudad de Guatemala!

"Colónia La Cañada" is not a tourist attraction at all! It is a high-end exclusive and secluded private quarter. As a gated and fenced area, visitors are only allowed in if previously invited by a res...

South of the border

The tour guide for our 12-member group brought to our attention the posh gated community perched amongst hills overlooking the city. Some homes looked more like the Hearst Castle☺ The guide said this...

Gated and secure residential area

This is a residential area where many upper class Guatemalans and diplomats live. It is gated and you need either a pass or identification but taxis can get in. It's a pleasant area shaded with tree...

Where the upper crust calls home. . .

Really posh area, gated entrance, but accessible if you're with a tour group, as I was, and your group leader has "friends". Gorgeous homes with lush landscaping, and clean, quiet streets. Locally k...

Residential area

Nice houses, it used to be the best upper class residential area. Now it's gated, so only if you are going to a specific address you'll be able to go in. Near there it's the NORIA, nice little restau...