Explore The Towns Of Lake Atitlan!

Lake Atitlan isn’t merely a single destination but rather a collection of quaint villages and towns. They pepper the crater’s cliffs and hide in majestic fjord like valleys. Each town is unique. The atmosphere, energy, expat presence, Maya clothing pattern and even language varies, and sometimes significantly so.

There are 11 main towns and villages around Lake Atitlan. Among these 11, there are 5 destinations that truly stand out from the rest.

These Towns Are:
Panajachel Santa Cruz Jaibalito San Marcos San Pedro

Affordable Luxury Hotel In San Pedro

By Leif Harum

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

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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

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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

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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 […]