For many years we have been your host in Esquipulas. Our commitment has always been to offer the best hospitality services to all our guests. Our facilities include all the services that today's traveler expects, in a safe environment surrounded by tradition and mysticism.

Location:

Porta Hotel Legendario is located 222 Km east of Guatemala City in the town of Esquipulas, department of Chiquimula. It has a population of about 22,000 people and is located 950 meters above the sea level with a pleasant cool weather almost the whole year, in an natural reserve area which is near the El Salvador and Honduras frontier, Esquipulas is a developed town that has a huge agricultural and artisan production. It is, without a doubt, the starting point for different activities such as conventions, congresses, events and cultural, rural, ecological, adventure, and religious tourism as well as bathing resorts.

Reservation and sales office:

In Guatemala City:
13 calle 7-74, zona 9 Local No.1 Princess Plaza
Phones: (502) 2361-9683 / 2361-9685
Fax: (502) 2361-9667
E-mail: ventaslegendario@portahotels.com

In Esquipulas:
9ª calle 3-00 zona 1
Phones: (502) 7943-1824 / 7943-1825
Fax: (502) 7943-1022
E-mail: ventaslegendario@portahotels.com

Web site: www.portahotels.com

Guest facilities*:

- Physician
- Babysitter
- Covered parking lot (no extra cost)

* Available upon request, with an additional fee

Credit Cards:

- American Express
- VISA
- MasterCard
- Diners Club

Electric Voltage:

110/220 Volts

Airline information:

The following airlines fly to Guatemala:

" American Airlines
" Continental Airlines
" Copa
" Delta
" Grupo Taca
" Iberia
" Mexicana
" United Airlines

Group facilities:

By request you can obtain quotes for cocktails, banquets, luncheons, dinners and other events.

Recreation:

At Porta Hotel Legendario you can arrange walks and tours not only in Esquipulas, but also in the surrounding areas. We suggest the following destinations:

Esquipulas Basilica. It is a XVIII century baroque work of art. It is formed by three naves and 14 pillars. Dominating the entire perspective from the center is the image of the Black Christ, set in a richly decorated altar with details tailored in silver.
Aqueduct. Structure built during the colonial period in order to carry water into the city. Previously it ended in a pool where the people of the area filled their water containers.
Colonial Pool. Located facing the municipality, it is from the colonial period and it is shaped like a flower.
Parochial church. Built towards the end of the XVI century and beginning of the XVII century, it is dedicated to the apostle Santiago. It has a clock from the colonial period which still tells time.
Morola Mount. When climbing it you go through the 14 stations of the Via Crucis, during this pilgrimage you will find an ancient cross in sculpted stone and an oratory. At the top, from where there is a spectacular view of Esquipulas, is the Peace Pilgrim Plaza, opened in 1980.
Artisan market. It is found on the opposite side of the Basilica, and it is the ideal place to buy souvenirs such as relics, holy bread, holy soil, and especially straw hats that are unique because exclusive Esquipulas charms hang from the brim. Also, candles and incense to offer to the Black Christ can be bought there.

If you prefer adventure, then we suggest you visit nearby tourist centers such as:

Copán site. Located a few kilometers from the border El Florido in Guatemala, it had its greatest splendor during the V to IX centuries. A great many monuments, Mayan stelas and the impressive hieroglyphic perron. Just as interesting is its museum and the town of Santa María de Copán, a few kilometers away from the site.
Estanzuela museum. The paleontology museum, the only one in the country, is located in the urban area of the town of Estanzuela and it houses a splendid collection of fossils, including the skeletons of a mastodon and a prehistoric whale that were found in the region.
Quiriguá. Archeological site which bears great importance and was declared Patrimony of Humanity by UNESCO. It is located in the valley region below the Motagua river among banana plantations. Archeological research has shown that this site was populated since the beginning of the Early Classical Period (250- 400 AC) until its collapse at the end of the Late Classical Period (600-900 AC).

Tips and Taxes:

VAT included in all our rates. A 10% Tourism tax in room rate and 10% gratuity in food and beverage is added. Suggested tips are: Bellboys US$1.00 per person check in & check out. Housekeeping US$0.50 per person each night.

Check- in time:
3:00 p.m.

Check- out time:
1:00 p.m.