Hey, Lake Atitlan lovers & yoga peeps! Let’s dive into something truly magical. Picture this: a serene morning on Tzanjuyu Bay, Lake Atitlan. The water is calm, the sun is rising, and the whole […]
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Mister Jon’s: Best American Food @Lake Atitlan?
My name is Leif and I have a problem. I can’t stop eating at Mister Jon’s. Every time I’m in Panajachel, I eat there at least once a day. Some days I eat all […]
We’re Looking for a Co-Editor
Job Opportunity: Co-Editor for AtitlanLiving.com Join us as the co-editor for AtitlanLiving.com, a destination blog, with an average 14,000 unique monthly visitors, focused on living and traveling around Lake Atitlan in Guatemala, and receive […]
From Handicrafts to Online Success: The Story of Jesus and His Family’s Traditional Textile Business in Santa Catarina
Meet Jesus, a 21-year-old Mayan Kaqchikel from Guatemala. He comes from a large and hardworking family, with two sisters, two brothers, and several nephews. All of them are dedicated to the art of handcrafted […]
Motorcycling Guatemala: The Best Riding In The World
Admittedly, it’s a pretty bold title, and of course entirely subjective. It may not be the best riding in the world to some. Nepal’s road to Mustang is pretty incredible, and the trolls tongue […]
How To Start A Business In Guatemala: The Story Of Atitlan Leather
Atitlan Leather is not your typical online store. It is a medium that connects the unique designs of Guatemala with the world. It is a place where you can both support the communities of […]
Update On Travel Restrictions In Guatemala
On Thursday June 11th, I took a trip from Panajachel to Guatemala City. With no travel permission papers, I was pretty nervous about the journey. So why did I decide to chance it? I […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Where To Stay Around lake Atitlan: Our Top 10 Picks
Lake Atitlan is home to some of the most magnificent hotels and hostels in the world. Not only that, but almost every place offers incredible value for your money. If you need to go cheap, you can find […]
Another Sun Sets On Lake Atitlan
The sun was on the verge of vanishing. It was moving faster and faster towards it’s home under the horizon when it simply stopped. Now it’s just sitting there, perched on its’ volcanic mountain […]
Primavera Hotel: Affordable Luxury In The Heart Of Panajachel
*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. […]
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 […]
7 Awesome Things To Do In Panajachel
Panajachel isn’t just a jumping point to explore the “cool towns,” around the lake. It’s not just the place to go to catch the shuttle back to Antigua, Guatemala. Panajachel is one darn cool […]
Where To Stay & Things To Do In El Tunco, El Salvador
El Tunco epitomizes the best of Central American beach towns. It’s exceptionally more fun than Montericco and other Guatemalan coastal beach towns, and it’s not too much further away. It’s the spot to hit […]