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 […]
Where To Eat Around Lake Atitlan
Where to shop gluten-free in Lake Atitlán
If you are gluten intolerant or have celiac disease, I feel your pain. I know from personal experience how daunting it can be to find (and afford) gluten-free specialty items. The challenges are only compounded if you’re living in a foreign country or traveling. I hope this guide to where to shop gluten-free in Lake Atitlán can ease some of the stress of finding delicious food you can eat without getting sick.
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.
Delhi6 Indian Restaurant Panajachel
Located on a terrace above Abracadabra on Calle Santander, Delhi6 Restaurant has an open-air balcony, solid wooden tables under umbrellas, and walls painted with colorful murals. The tantalizing aromas of cumin, cardamom, turmeric, and garlic scent the air, waking the senses and the belly.
How To Eat Like A Local in Santiago Atitlán
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 […]
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 […]
Top 10 Must Eat Meals Around Lake Atitlan
Despite its geographic isolation, Lake Atitlan has some pretty good eats! From Pana to San Pedro, below you’ll find a list of our top 10 favorite restaurants and meals. If you’re craving good pizza, […]
Hidden Eats & Drinks Of Panajachel
Panajachel is full of twisting alleys and crowded buildings. As a result, many of its brightest stars can’t be seen from the main streets, and even longtime residents can’t keep track of all the […]
Top Five Favorite Restaurants in San Marcos La Laguna
I first started coming to San Marcos La Laguna several years ago for weekend getaways when I was living in Guatemala City. Now, I live here. (Technically in Pasajcap, a residential area halfway between San […]
Where To Shop For Groceries In Panajachel
Whether you’re living at Lake Atitlan for weeks, months or years, it’s good to know where to find groceries in Panajachel. Pana is the Lake’s most plentiful pueblo when it comes to the variety of […]
The Best American Barbecue on Lake Atitlan
Smoking Joe’s Barbecue is a pillar event of the San Pedro and Panajachel community where tourists and locals alike congregate under the sun with juicy steaks and spicy Bloody Marys. The family business is run by […]
Our Favorite Places To Eat Around Lake Atitlan
Finally, the post you’ve been waiting for…FOOD! No matter who you are or where you come from, you’re going to find a taste that you’ll love around the lake . My hope is to make […]
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. […]
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 […]