LeeAnn Heinbaugh

About the Author

My love of life, art, and culture have carried me throughout Central and Latin America for nearly three decades. This wild and spiritual journey landed me full-time in Santiago Atitlan in 2013 where I now live, play, and share in the Traditionalist Tzu’tujil Maya community. Here I happily work as a guide, teacher, storyteller, and writer. www.journeysinliving.com

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A Deeper Look Into The History of Ancient Maya Tradition in Santiago, Lake Atitlan

By LeeAnn Heinbaugh

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

By LeeAnn Heinbaugh

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 […]