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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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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Guatemala Travel Reviews 2023 | Lifelong Memories

Guatemala Travel Reviews 2023 Lifelong memories.  We had a wonderful time with Kara and Jim and did many tours with them throughout our stay on the lake. We did a wonderful Mayan Weaving tour where we spent the day with Mayan women who taught us how to weave a scarf, and surprisingly I came up with a beautiful one (8 hours later); during the tour, we were able to share an authentic Mayan meal and learn about the history of Mayan weaving.
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Lake Atitlan Guatemala Facts

Lake Atitlan Guatemala Facts, these 10 fun and interesting facts about Lake Atitlan, Guatemala barely skim the surface when it comes to what makes this area of the world unique, but these facts are great insight into what makes Lake Atitlan unlike any other place.
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Medicinal Herbs Provided By Lake Atitlan Herbal Pharmacy

Medicinal Herbs Provided By The Lake Atitlan Herbal Pharmacy. Lake Atitlan Tours provides those seeking to purchase Herbs for treatments of Illnesses from the various Villages around Lake Atitlan that grow Mayan Herbal Medicines.
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Henry’s San Pedro Street Food Guide

San Pedro Street Food Guide by Henry. Henry Nicolas Matzar Sumoza and his tour firm are well-known across most of San Pedro if not all of Guatemala. Guatemala sur mesure. Henry enjoys educating visitors about Mayan culture and history by sharing his in-depth understanding and enthusiasm for the region's natural history.
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Kamalbe Spanish School | Xela

Located in the heart of Xela, Guatemala, Kamalbe Spanish School is a small independent Spanish school that has received certification from the Guatemalan Ministry of Education.
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El Barrio Sports Bar | San Pedro

El Barrio Sports Bar Welcome to El Barrio, San Pedro’s neighborhood bar and restaurant. El Barrio is San Pedro’s oldest tourist business and has been operating in the same location for over 15 years. Though we have grown, and we definitely don’t look the same as we did 15 years ago, we have never lost our ex-pat home away from the home sense of community. Located on the "Adult Side of Town," we offer a relaxed place to eat, drink, and play.
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How to Solve Awful Guatemala Wi-Fi Speeds

How to Solve Awful Guatemala Wi-Fi Speeds. Guatemala has great internet service reaching all of Guatemala. We have the best cell phones and WiFi internet options at very reasonable prices.
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Guatemala Kite Festivals Sumpango

Guatemala Kite Festivals Sumpango? Sumpango's Festival, also known as "Giant Kite Festival" is a cultural event that takes place on 1 November each year. One that day, people from the town gathers at the soccer field next to the town's cemetery to join a giant kite contest.
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Mayan Ceremonial Cacao Facts

Mayan Ceremonial Cacao Facts. Cacao is offered as part of Tourism in Guatemala, Antigua, and Lake Atitlan. Criollo beans are the Cacao by Mayans
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San Pedro La Laguna Artist Vilma Matzar Sumoza

San Pedro La Laguna Artist Gallery has been showcasing paintings created by Vilma Matzar and her partner Juan Bautista in their studio in San Pedro. San Pedro La Laguna Artist Vilma Matzar Sumoza Located in the village of SanPedro La Laguna is Gallery A'xuaan Hi, a Tz’utujil owned and operated gallery that offers an inspiring cultural visit for all. The art gallery attracts art and culture lovers from all over the world.