Of the Lake Atitlan Villages, there are 5 that are the Tourist Hubs for Lake Atitlan.  Lake Atitlan is surrounded by 11 villages, Maya culture is still prevalent and traditional dress is worn.

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Lake Atitlan Boat Tours

The Maya people of Lake the are Tz’utujil and Kakchiquel.  The Kakchiquel initially allied themselves with the invaders to defeat their historic enemies the Tz’utujil and Quiché Maya

Panajachel is the Gateway into Lake Atitlan. There are three main areas of the town with the central part, Barrio Norte to the north and over the San Francisco River, Jucanya.

San San Juan for Art and Natural Mayan Textile Weaving. San Pedro for Volcano Hiking. Santiago Atitlan for History of the Guatemala Civil War. Santa Catarina Palopo is a cultural village with amazing Artistic Painting of the Towns Square and Buildings.

Santiago Atitlan is the best known of the lakeside villages and is noted for its worship of Maximón

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Airbnb Impacts Lake Atitlan Vacation Rentals

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Airbnb Impacts Lake Atitlan Vacation Rentals, Homes, Experiences & Places. Airbnb has arrived in Lake Atitlan some time ago. COVID-19
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Guatemala Markets Restaurants StreetFood

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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

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Lake Atitlan Vacation Rentals not only offer stunning views of the lake they offer all the modern conveniences of home and much more.
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Guatemala Tours | Lake Atitlan, Antigua, Livingston, Monterrico. Antigua Guatemala Tours, Panajachel Chichi Market Thursday Sunday
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San Pedro Sunrise Hike

San Pedro Sunrise Hike is located on the northwest shores of Lake Atitlan beside San Juan La Laguna is the famous mountain formation called Indian Nose for its resemblance to a Mayan nose.
Santiago Atitlan

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.
Lake Atitlan Street Food Tour

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

Santiago Atitlan Lake Atitlan

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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
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Lake Atitlan Guatemala Volcanoes

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Lake Atitlan Guatemala Volcanoes | Volcán Atitlan | Volcán Tolimán | Volcán San Pedro, hiking is the most popular activities Lake Atitlan, Guatemala.
Chichicastenango Market Days are held on Thursdays and Sundays where vendors sell handicrafts from all over the region of ChichicastenangoLake Atitlan Tours

Chichicastenango Market Days

Chichicastenango Market Days are held on Thursdays and Sundays where vendors sell handicrafts from all over the region of Chichicastenango
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Guatemalan Mayan Cuisine

But to get a taste of the true Mayan experience, there are a few dishes you simply must try: Kak'ik: This flavorful turkey soup is a specialty of the Q'eqchi' Maya people of Alta Verapaz. The turkey is simmered in a rich broth spiced with achiote, coriander, and chiles, and served with small white tamales steamed in banana leaves.
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Indian Nose Sunrise Hike

Best Hike in Lake Atitlan Indian Nose Sunrise Hike. The Hike is also known as the Maya Nose Hike from San Pedro. Enjoy the Sunrise with Cha
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Indian Nose Interesting Mountain – On The Shores Of Lake Atitlan

Indian Nose Is A Interesting Mountain On The Shores Of Lake Atitlan located on the northwest shores of Lake Atitlan beside San Juan La Laguna is the famous mountain formation that is called
Lake Atitlan Ceramics Store

Lake Atitlan Ceramics Store

San Antonio Palopo Lake Atitlan Ceramics Store | Lake Atitlan Tours and Travel Services. San Antonio Palopo Lake Atitlan Ceramics Store offers pottery and ceramics that are created in San Antonio Palopó incorporates hand-painted.
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Lake Atitlan Guatemala Meat

Lake Atitlan Guatemala Meat and Beef. If you are new to Guatemala or a Traveler to Lake Atitlan you will find that much if not all the meat from the local markets in Guatemala is, "Tough, or really Tuff". The main reason is that, unlike US Beef, the cattle in Guatemala are mostly grass-fed and are not finished with corn like US Beef.
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Guatemala Markets | Healthy Foods Lake Atitlan

Guatemala Markets | Healthy Foods Lake Atitlan Guatemala Markets. In Western Cultures the amount of processed foods consumed is one reason for the health issues faced by many.
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Renamed The Mayan Nose

Indian Nose Lake Atitlan Officially Renamed | The Mayan Nose. Mayan Nose sits at At 2,863 meters (9,393 feet). a very popular sunrise hike.
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Volcano Hike San Pedro

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Lake Atitlan Sunrise Volcano Tour San Pedro, Ready to experience climbing a Volcano at Sunrise on Lake Atitlan? The best experiences.
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Lake Atitlan Coffee

Lake Atitlan Coffee. For most coffee is that black cup of Lake Atitlan Coffee we enjoy or are addicted to starting our mornings with Coffee.
Lake Atitlan Boat Schedule Prices Updated

Lake Atitlan Boat Schedule Prices Updated

Lake Atitlan Boat Schedule Prices Updated. Recently we published a blog, "Lake Atitlan Boat Schedule Price and Times" post discussing early boat services from San Pedro to Panajachel. The article was viewed hundreds of times over the last few weeks with many comments and debates about the boat captains, prices, times and the hustlers on the streets of Panajachel
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Antigua Guatemala Changed

Antigua is one of the cities in Guatemala I once had a huge love for. Over the years of living in Antigua the city changed. Lost were the little shops and restaurants in the town plaza, locals had owned and ran for years. All gone, replaced with Brands, Franchises and wealthy foreign investment. Tourism.
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Herbal Medicine For Love Guatemala Gifiti

Guatemala Gifiti The Herbal Medicine For Love. Gifiti is a mixture of alcohol soaked in various herbs. Gifiti is a Garífuna drink for Love
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Lake Atitlan Market Tour

Lake Atitlan Market Tour Solola Market San Pedro Santiago Atitlan Markets Lake Atitlan Market Tours begin in the Solola Market and includes a visit to the village of Concepción. Visiting the Solola market is a great way to gain some insight into Lake Atitlan Guatemalan Mayan culture, traditions, customs, foods, colors, and people.
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Guatemala Cooking Classes

Guatemala Cooking Classes our Lake Atitlan Cooking Classes are perfect for people who love traditional foods Lake Atitlan Cooking Classes. Now you can truly immerse yourself in this foodie haven by learning how to make the staples of Guatemalan/Mayan cuisine with Chef Teresa.