*Closed Panajachel can be busy, polluted and loud. But with so much to do in Pana, from shopping and dinning out, to the nature reserve, it’s a quintessential part of any Lake Atitlan experience. […]
February, 2014
Chez Alex: 5 Star Dining In Downtown Panajachel
As one of the biggest towns on Lake Atitlan, Panajachel is home to a wide variety of restaurants. If you’re looking for Japanese, Hana Sushi is hard to beat. If you’re craving pizza, try Ulsan. […]
A Boutique Hotel In Jaibalito That’ll Keep You Coming Back
Lake Atitlan is home to dozens of budget and mid range hotels. Most are cheap and decent but many don’t provide the amenities and level of comfort most westerners are accustomed to. On the […]
Affordable Luxury Hotel In San Pedro
One of the reasons why I love Guatemala is the value you get for your money. Lake side rooms and quality meals out cost just a fraction of what they would in the US […]
La Iguana Perdida: Lake Atitlan’s Most Unique Hostel
Santa Cruz is a quaint and quiet town just 15 minutes by boat from Panajachel. It’s the perfect place to relax, enjoy uninhibited views of the volcanoes, and even immerse yourself in Mayan culture. […]
The Best American Breakfast In San Pedro
In those few blissful moments right before sleep last night, I suddenly had an intense craving for breakfast. I couldn’t wait for tomorrow to come. But since I wasn’t particularly hungry, I didn’t understand […]
Cheap & Delicious: Panajachel
The Broadway of Panajachel, Calle Santandar, is awash with dozens of restaurants. But too many of them charge way too much for mediocre tourist-oriented food. They sell pizza with made with rock hard crust […]