Special coverage presented by Hotel Maya Jade - Asosurf Guatemala - Cover photo by Jersson Barboza

Stage 2 of the ALAS 5 tour will take place between November 5 and 2023 at El Rosario beach in the El Hawái Reserve in Guatemala.

This will be the third consecutive edition of the Guatemala International Championship, but the first time that it is part of the international circuit that crowns the best in America.

Below are some important facts to keep in mind about the upcoming event:

1: The wave: The Rosary

It is a very powerful beach break that suits a medium to small swell better, although when the sea comes in, although there are several hills, some rough diamonds emerge that end up becoming big holes.

2: A memorable wave on that beach

This great performance by Oli Camarena in the first edition of the event:

 

3: Some Guatemalan places to keep in mind

Carlos Escobar, Elder Vega, Víctor Velazquez, Gefre Lima, Bernardino and Darwin Velasquez, José Marroquí are some of the surfers who competed last year and who are expected to be in this year's edition of the championship.

4: The defending champions:

The event will celebrate its third edition this year, these are last year's finalists:

Open men
1st Ericson Ortiz (SAL)
2nd Brayan Molina (SAL)
3rd Jorge Rivas (SAL)
4º José Franklin Marroquin (GUA)

Open ladies
1st Catalina Zariquiey (PER)
2nd Marcela Machado (URU)
3rds Alejandra Zaid (GUA) and Tiziana Premm (GUA)

Longboard
1st Beloved of Jesus Alvarado (SAL)
2nd Anthony Flores (CRI)
3rd places Gerardo Castro (SAL) and Abner Rivera (GUA)

Junior men
1st Marvin Moreno (SAL)
2nd Jorge Morales (GUA)
3rd Miguel Carranza (SAL)
4th Hector Flores (SAL)

Junior Ladies
1st Catalina Zariquiey (PER)
2nd Julissa Castillos (SAL)
3rd Sofia Ramos (SAL) and Estrella Castro (SAL)

Bodyboard ladies
1st: Lorgie Quezada (CRI)
2nd: Beatriz Arleo (COL)
3rd: Dulce Agüero (CRI) and Marcela Machado (URU)

Bodyboard men
1st Victor Hernandez (GUA)
2nd Jorge Romero (SAL)
3rd Joshua Flores (SAL)
4th Jostin Valle (GUA)

SUP Race Ladies
1st Maria Samudio (PAN)
2nd Eliana Tirado (COL)
3rd María Fernanda Rodriguez (GUA)
4th Lesbie Batres (GUA)

SUP Race Men
1st Edonays Knights (PAN)
2nd Sea Orlando (PAN)
3rd Julian Quinteros (COL)
4th Pedro Pablo Vergara (GUA)

5: If you are not surfing in El Rosario you can also:

“We have a high-performance gym to train with the kids when there are no waves, although it is very rare that there are no waves. We also have several pools for freediving and water exercises. The beach is also very good for jogging and exercising. On the other side we have the Chiquimulilla channel, where we practice wakesurfing, wakeboarding, kayaking, paddle surfing and other activities that keep us fit,” said local Elmer Ruiz in an interview with DUKE last year.

Extra fact: The accommodation par excellence: Hotel Maya Jade

With an excellent location facing the waves of El Rosario beach, its facilities are surrounded by nature and located in the heart of the Hawaii nature reserve; from Guatemala City, it is 15 minutes after the town called Monterrico.

“We are a hotel to relax, enjoy the sea and the best beach. Our beach at Hotel Maya Jade is clean, flat, safe and exclusive. Whether you are staying or just spending the day, come and enjoy the Maya Jade experience,” they write on their website.