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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Why Live in Guatemala

Why Live in Guatemala is a question many of my friends living in the United States still ask me after all my years of living in Guatemala.
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Guatemala Seasonal Travel

Guatemala Seasonal Travel Every country has its own traditions and customs that make it unique and special and Guatemala is no different.  There are more than 20 different ethnic groups across Guatemala, each with some special seasonal and…
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The Village of San Juan Lake Atitlan

The Village of San Juan Lake Atitlan The village of San Juan La Laguna is located on the southern shore of Lake Atitlan.  San Juan population
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Santa Catarina Palopo Weavers Familia Típicos Pérez

The indigenous women of Santa Catarina Palopo Weavers continue the art of hand-woven weaving back-strap loom, Santa Catarina Palopo Weavers. Santa Catarina Palopo Weavers Familia Típicos Pérez - Lake Atitlan Tours and Travel Services
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Guatemala Hiking and Climbing Experience

Guatemala Hiking and Climbing Experience. Guatemala is truly a wonderful venue for exploring.  The scenery is unbeatable, the weather is perfect year-round
Hiking Around Lake Atitlan
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Hiking Around Lake Atitlan

Hiking Around Lake Atitlan If you are planning Hiking around Lake Atitlan take our Advice. For most that come to Lake Atitlan Guatemala.
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Santiago Lake Atitlan Tour

Santiago Atitlan Tour Visit the Artists and Culture of Santiago Atitlan Visit the Artists and Culture of Santiago Atitlan.
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Guatemala Borders Open September 2020

Guatemala Borders Open in September 2020. The Guatemala Borders REFORM THE NINTH PRESIDENTIAL PROVISION The NINTH Presidential is reformed:
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Guatemala Herbal Medicines

 Guatemala Herbal Medicine, which makes Guatemala and Lake Atitlan so special when it comes to herbal medicine. Health and medicine among the ancient Maya was a complex blend of mind, body, religion, ritual, and science.
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Traveling to Lake Atitlan

Traveling to Lake Atitlan, is Lake Atitlan calling your name?  I understand why, because it was calling my name.  Lake Atitlan a dream vacation