Lake Atitlán Village Tour
Lake Atitlán Village Tour offers a rich cultural experience, the best of Lake Atitlán’s villages while avoiding the more touristy spots.
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The term “chicken bus”
The term “chicken bus” refers to the colorful, exuberantly decorated, and often overcrowded buses that are a common mode of public transportation in Guatemala and other Central American countries.
Atitlan Volcano
Most visitors who visit Lake Atitlan discover the Maya Nose Sunrise Hike; their next pick is San Pedro Volcano, and they overlook Atitlan Volcano.
Atitlan Volcano boasts a long and fiery history.
Santa María Volcano
Santa María Volcano located close to Quetzaltenango AKA Xela.
Santa María Volcano has some interesting features that set it apart from other Guatemala volcanoes
El Mirador Lost City
El Mirador Lost City of the Maya.
A lot of people who visit Guatemala have Tikal on their bucket list. But this is the ancient Mayan city to visit if you’re a purist. There are no roads, so your options are helicopter or trek.
What does Quetzalteca mean?
What does quetzalteca mean?
“Quetzalteca” is a traditional Guatemalan alcoholic beverage, specifically a type of aguardiente, which is a clear, potent liquor made from sugar cane. This drink is deeply embedded in Guatemalan culture and is named after the quetzal, the national bird of Guatemala, symbolizing freedom and wealth. Quetzalteca is renowned for its unique flavor and high alcohol content.
Who Grew Your Food
Knowing who grows your food can help ensure it is produced without contaminants.
This reduces the risk of contamination with pathogens like E. coli, Salmonella, and Listeria, which can cause serious illness.
Guatemala Pacific Coast Beaches
Five Days on Guatemala Pacific Coast Beaches. Which is the best, and how do you get there? We included maps from Guatemala City and Antigua
NO GMO For Guatemala | Fruits & Vegetables
NO GMO For Guatemala Fruits & Vegetables | Monsanto has been Stopped in their attempt to include GMO in Lake Atitlan Food.
The fresh fruits, and vegetables in the Lake Atitlan markets will amaze you. Lake Atitlan Food in the form of fruits and vegetables are so plentiful that you won’t know where to start and while there are many that you will recognize there are also plenty that you will not.
Travel Itineraries
Today we will begin a series of posts on travel itineraries we suggest. Guatemala is a beautiful country packed with adventures for any traveler.
Required to travel to Guatemala?
What is required to travel to Guatemala?
To enter Guatemala, you will need a U.S. passport that is valid at the time of entry. There is no minimum validity period for a U.S. passport. U.S. citizens do not need a visa and are admitted to Guatemala for 90 days.
Lake Atitlan Weather Forecast 2024
Lake Atitlan Weather Forecast 2024. In Lake Atitlan the rainy season ends at the end of October. This year due to the effects of El Niño
Guatemala
Guatemala many guests have asked for more information.
Semuc Champey is a natural monument in the department of Alta Verapaz, Guatemala
Our first rains arrived
Our first rains arrived this week—different late-night rainfall with spectacular lightning displays.
Many people planning excursions to Guatemala in the coming months are anxious that rain may ruin their vacation. Not true.
Guatemala Pacific Coast
Guatemala Pacific Coast, Beaches, Towns, Surfing, and Sports Fishing. The town of Monterrico. El Paredón is a sleepy fishing village. Sipacate is a resort town and municipality on the Pacific coast of Guatemala
Airbnb Impacts Lake Atitlan Vacation Rentals
Airbnb Impacts Lake Atitlan Vacation Rentals, Homes, Experiences & Places. Airbnb has arrived in Lake Atitlan some time ago. COVID-19
Guatemala Markets Restaurants StreetFood
Guatemala Markets Restaurants Street Food. I adore visiting the markets in Guatemala to get local cheese, meats, and fresh veggies.
Lake Atitlan Vacation Rentals
Lake Atitlan Vacation Rentals not only offer stunning views of the lake they offer all the modern conveniences of home and much more.
Guatemala Tours Atitlan | Antigua | Livingston | Monterrico
Guatemala Tours | Lake Atitlan, Antigua, Livingston, Monterrico. Antigua Guatemala Tours, Panajachel Chichi Market Thursday Sunday
Lake Atitlan Guatemala Chicken Bus Etiquette
Lake Atitlan Guatemala Chicken Bus Etiquette. A Chicken Bus is the main form of Transportation in Guatemala. Each day millions ride the Chicken Bus, no unions, computers or specific Chicken Bus Schedules exist.
Quetzaltenango AKA Xela Party Town
Quetzaltenango AKA Xela Party Town. My parting point, the people, while I was with locals, the engagement and honest interest, great conversations and warm hearts. That is Xela.
Lake Atitlan Cooking School
San Pedro Lake Atitlan Culinary Cooking School is perfect for people who love to learn about local Mayan foods and want to learn how to make these dishes. We often think of our Lake Atitlan Cooking Classes as workshops that introduce you to the flavors of ancestral Maya cooking while providing an incredible opportunity to be a part of daily life with a Tz’utujil Maya family.
Santiago Atitlan Lake Atitlan
The village of Santiago Atitlan is located directly across Lake Atitlan from Panajachel, Santiago Atitlan Lake Atitlan Guatemala. Santiago Atitlan Lake Atitlan Guatemala | Lake Atitlan Tours and Travel Services