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IDB America July 2005 Roger Hamilton |
Modern enigmas in the land of the ancient Mayas Can Guatemala expand economic opportunities while protecting its natural and cultural heritage? |
IDB America August 2005 Roger Hamilton |
A Tale of Two Invasions All over Latin America, many parks are protected in name only. Local people will respect an archeological park only if they benefit from it. |
Scientific American September 2008 Charles Q. Choi |
Drug Traffickers and Other Outlaws Endanger Forest Preservation Efforts Illegal ranching and illicit activities hamper forest conservation efforts. |
IDB America July 2005 |
Man in the middle Peten's governor says voters must provide continuity for policies designed to bring prosperity and environmental sustainability to Guatemala's largest department. |
IDB America July 2005 Roger Hamilton |
Environmentally friendly cattle? A new system for raising cattle is now being introduced in Guatemala as a way for farmers to earn more from their land and at the same time protect the environment. |
IDB America July 2005 Roger Hamilton |
Art with a machete Farmers, in the community of El Arbolito in Guatemala's northern department of Peten, sculpt ornamental plants to please the European market. |
IDB America July 2005 Roger Hamilton |
On the front lines of change Convincing Guatemalan farmers to adopt new methods can be a challenge even under normal circumstances. |
Outside August 2003 Dan Buettner |
Groundbreaker A plan to save Guatemala's Mayan cities with a park and a posh eco-lodge has enviros and locals boiling |
IDB America August 2005 Roger Hamilton |
And This Stone Goes Where? Architects are finally getting respect at an ancient Mayan temple site. |
Smithsonian July 2007 Maggie Frank |
Snapshot: Tikal Tikai National Park in Guatemala is one of the largest Mayan cities ever built, and one of Guatemala's top tourist attractions. Take a virtual slide show tour here. |
IDB America June 2007 Alexandra Russell-Bitting |
"Guatemala: Past and Future" Mayan traditions meet computer technology in art exhibit at the IDB Cultural Center. |
IDB America July 2005 Roger Hamilton |
Cutting a forest to save it A pioneering experiment in community forestry management in Peten, Guatemala. |
IDB America October 2003 Peter Bate |
Swords into plowshares Guatemalan ex-guerrillas learn to focus on bookkeeping, marketing and revenues, while preserving social justice. |
Job Journal April 1, 2007 |
Career Snapshot: Park Ranger Part cop, part naturalist, part tour guide, rangers do it all. |
IDB America November 2007 Daniel Drosdoff |
Green Deal a Good Deal for Guatemalan Tourism Environmental sensitivity brings more tourists to Guatemalan businesses. |
IDB America May 2004 Roger Hamilton |
Need a Hotel? A Tour Guide? Spanish Classes? Tiny businesses in Guatemala join forces to win tourist dollars. |