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Genuinely Guatemala

Why not learn Spanish in situ? Folk flock to Antigua to learn the lingo here as it’s not only a picturesque place to study but because this Guatemalan city is super-friendly and relaxed with lots of cafés and bars for you to practice your new phrases in. Intensive courses at the Spanish School in Antigua include 20 lessons a week, and are from about $290 for a fortnight. Go to www.studylanguages.org for more information.

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Eating, drinking and dancing

We've tracked down the best cafés for people-watching, the bars with the coolest cocktails, the most accomplished restaurants and the liveliest local nightlife in Guatemala.