Ben Clabault

About the Author

Ben Clabault is a fiction and content writer from Cape Cod, Massachusetts. He has spent much of his adult life traveling through Latin America. During his years in Santiago Atitlán, he has enjoyed exploring the nearby mountains and reading along the shores of the lake. He's eternally grateful to his partner Rosa, whose inside knowledge provides the basis for all his Atitlán-related writing.

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The Truth About The Water Quality Of Lake Atitlan

By Ben Clabault

Just one look at Lake Atitlan is enough to fall in love. The lake is 340 meters deep, 18 kilometers long, and approximately 84,000 years old. The waves ripple between the bases of three […]

The Magical Huipils (Traditional Attire) of Santiago Atitlán

By Ben Clabault

Whether you’ve been on Lake Atitlan for years or just arrived yesterday, you’ve surely noticed the most striking component of the local women’s traditional dress: the huipil. This woven garment is worn along with […]

How To Eat Like A Local in Santiago Atitlán

By Ben Clabault

Santiago, the largest of the towns on Lake Atitlán, is a teeming mini-metropolis with a bustling market, fascinating local customs, and over 45,000 inhabitants. It’s also one of the best places in Guatemala to […]