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 […]
Things To Do Around Lake Atitlan
5 Atitlan Activities to Boost Your Adrenaline
If you enjoy adventure activities or trying something new, this post is for you! I’ll cover five Lake Atitlán adventure activities to boost your adrenaline, from paragliding to motorcycle tours.
Cultural Tours in Santa Cruz
Most of the cultural classes available in Santa Cruz la Laguna are organized by Amigos de Santa Cruz, a great NGO that seeks to improve the lives of local people through education and economic empowerment. This is tourism that helps the community, tourism you can feel good about.
7 Unusual Guatemalan Vegetables & How to Prepare Them
Guatemala has so much more to offer than many people’s standard potato-onion-tomato lineup. Don’t miss out on the delicious flavors and textures offered by these 7 unusual Guatemalan vegetables.
Dance Classes Around Lake Atitlán
Taking a dance class is an awesome way to get to know people, learn a new skill, and have fun while you’re at it. What better place to learn this exuberant form of expression than in Lake Atitlán?
How to Volcán Atitlán: Lake Atitlan’s Highest Volcano!
Contemplating your next few days’ vacation as your colectivo drifts around the windy corners on its descent into Lake Atitlan, you may have noticed twin volcanic peaks rising from the lake’s southern shore. The […]
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 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 […]
Atitlan Living Tours
Lake Atitlan is not merely a single destination, but a collection of distinct pueblos & unique cultures. Whether you’re looking for a cultural or culinary experience, an active adventure, or even a pub crawl, […]
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 […]
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 […]
10 Free Things To Do & See Around Lake Atitlan
You’ve paid your hotel deposit, treated yourself to a nice 200Q dinner at Chez Alex last night, and just spent 200Q to for a measly 3G of data. Ready for a break from spending? […]
The Shopper’s Guide to Lake Atitlan
It’s happened to the best of us. We’ve just finished negotiating an awesome deal for a beautiful textile, and minutes after the purchase we walk past an identical item being sold for $20 less. […]
How To Hike Volcán San Pedro
So, you’re finally here. You’ve taken three chicken buses and two colectivos, survived the winding descent down the hill from Solola, and you’ve made it to the lake. Alive. You make your way down […]
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 […]