Living On Lake Atitlan
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By Team Atitlan Living
Home Delivery Service For Pana, Solola, Santa Cat & More
If you’re in need of home delivery, look no further than Lucas Delivery Service. They’ll deliver everything from Mister Jons, to pharmacy and grocery store items. And if you’re within Panajachel, it costs just […]
A Great Rental In Panajachel
If you’re looking for a longterm rental in Panajachel, look no futher than Casa Aparicio. It’s a 2 bedroom home with high ceilings and an expansive sense of space. It’s beautifully furnished, eco-friendly with […]
Top 10 Must Eat Meals Around Lake Atitlan
Despite its geographic isolation, Lake Atitlan has some pretty good eats! From Pana to San Pedro, below you’ll find a list of our top 10 favorite restaurants and meals. If you’re craving good pizza, […]
Personal Tuk Tuk Driver & Assistant In Panajachel
Panajachel has more Tuk Tuk’s than any other town on the lake. If you don’t have a car or motorcycle, it’s one of the primary means of transport. It costs just 5q to go […]
Everyday Enlightenment On Lake Atitlan
There are some places in this world that seem to emanate energy. It’s hard to describe exactly what it is, but you can just sense it. Maybe it’s the massive magma chamber underneath the […]
Panajachel Running Routes
Panajachel can be a gorgeous place for a jog — as long as you know how to avoid the tuk-tuks and potholes! Below, find several of the more popular running routes in town, listed […]
So You Want To Rent In Panajachel?
In many cities in the world, finding a house or apartment to rent is as simple as visiting sites like Craigslist or Realtor.com. The housing search in Panajachel is a bit less streamlined, but […]
How to Climb Acatenango Volcano
After 5 months in Guatemala — after salsa classes and Day of the Dead festivals and kayaking Lake Atitlan — my hands-down best experience has been hiking the Acatenango volcano overnight. Spending an afternoon scaling […]
Hidden Eats & Drinks Of Panajachel
Panajachel is full of twisting alleys and crowded buildings. As a result, many of its brightest stars can’t be seen from the main streets, and even longtime residents can’t keep track of all the […]
Top Five Favorite Restaurants in San Marcos La Laguna
I first started coming to San Marcos La Laguna several years ago for weekend getaways when I was living in Guatemala City. Now, I live here. (Technically in Pasajcap, a residential area halfway between San […]
Survival Spanish: The Guatemala Edition
Hola! Are you planning to travel in Guatemala and lacking proficiency in Spanish? Fear not! You’ll meet lots of friendly folks here who are bilingual, especially in the tourism industry. However, it’s advisable to […]
Where To Shop For Groceries In Panajachel
Whether you’re living at Lake Atitlan for weeks, months or years, it’s good to know where to find groceries in Panajachel. Pana is the Lake’s most plentiful pueblo when it comes to the variety of […]
A Deeper Look Into The History of Ancient Maya Tradition in Santiago, Lake Atitlan
Wild and wonderful Santiago is one of the most traditional Mayan towns on Lake Atitlan. The original name of this Tzu’tujil (Tzoo- tu-hil) Mayan town is Tz’Kin Jay, House of the Birds. And like […]
How To Visit Maximon, Santiago’s Most Misunderstood Mayan Deity
The Cofradias and Traditionalist ways of Santiago are quite “open” and receptive to outsiders and visitors. However, if you decide to visit Maximon, there a few things you must be aware of in order […]
The Best American Barbecue on Lake Atitlan
Smoking Joe’s Barbecue is a pillar event of the San Pedro and Panajachel community where tourists and locals alike congregate under the sun with juicy steaks and spicy Bloody Marys. The family business is run by […]
How to Camp in the Atitlan Reserve
I am prone to the kind of anxiety that typically goes along with working a 9 to 5 job, and even in a location as picturesque as Lake Atitlan, the stress of my work […]
How To Travel By Boat Around Lake Atitlan
The main vehicle for getting from village to village on Lake Atitlan is a boat, better known as a lancha. Getting around Lake Atitlan is not complicated, but it can take a few tries before you […]
5 Things to Love About San Juan La Laguna
A truly lovely way to spend a day at Lake Atitlan is a trip to San Juan La Laguna, a quaint pueblo on the west shore of the lake. To get there from Pana, you […]
How To Bargain In Guatemala
Bargaining (i.e. haggling or arguing over a price) is a cultural phenomenon. My husband is Colombian. I am from the United States. He haggles to get a lower price on just about everything, even the […]
Luisa La Guardia: A Family Dentist In Panajachel, Guatemala
Welcome to the first installment of “The People Of Lake Atitlan.” This interview series hopes to give insight into some of Lake Atitlan’s most extraordinary locals and ex-pats; the people that make Lake Atitlan […]
Woofstock Unites Atitlan in Defense of the Voiceless
With a napping puppy warming my knee and a margarita cooling my hand, I listened to live musicians play against the backdrop of the lake. Atitlan residents, locals, and tourists had joined at Azul […]
Our Favorite Places To Eat Around Lake Atitlan
Finally, the post you’ve been waiting for…FOOD! No matter who you are or where you come from, you’re going to find a taste that you’ll love around the lake . My hope is to make […]
A Look Inside The Stray Animal Culture Of Lake Atitlan
It only takes a few moments after arriving at Lake Atitlán to see streets filled with furry tails and dirty paws. Don’t be surprised if you, like myself, find yourself melting at the abundance of […]
Sign Up For AirBnb For 40$ Credit
So here’s the deal. Airbnb is trying to promote it’s self by offering 40$ credit towards your first stay anywhere in the world. All you need to do is click this link to make […]
Top 10 Things To Do & See On Lake Atitlan
10) Descend Into The Lake By Pickup Truck There’s no better introduction to Lake Atitlan than by gliding in on the back of a pickup truck. Ride Atitlan is the only company that offers this perfect […]