These lightweight cotton scarves and shawls and hand-made by women by women living on the outskirts of Guatemala City in an impoverished area called "Esperanza" (Hope). Via the organization "UPAVIM" (Unidas Para Vivir Mejor, or United to Live Better), these women have helped their families and improved their community through the sales of these and other products such as cloth Christmas ornaments, "tummy pets", and hotpads / coasters.
They've established a community medical clinic and dental clinic, a scholarship and tutoring program, an infant growth monitoring and breast-feeding promotion program, and a daycare center with Montessori-trained teachers. - About 9" x 69"
 Rooms at Refugio Amazonas Lodge |  Rooms at Posada Amazonas |  The Loft Area at Refugio Amazonas |
 Refugio Amazonas Dining Room |  Tambopata Research Center Room |  Motorboats are used for transport on the river |
 Beautiful Butterfly |  Macaw Clay Lick (click to enlarge) |  A Baby Capybara |
 Side Necked Turtles |  A Big Caiman |  Parrots at Clay Lick |
 Learning About Wildlife in the Amazon |  A Happy Guide with a Happy Visitor |  |
 Bat Falcon (Falco rufigularis) |  A Jaguar near TRC |  Squirrel Monkey |
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