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

San Antonio Palopo Lake Atitlan

San Antonio Palopo Lake Atitlan

San Antonio Palopo Lake Atitlan.The first time I found the village of San Antonio Palopo Lake Atitlan was during a hike from Panajachel.
San Pedro La Laguna Authentic Tour Company
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San Pedro La Laguna Authentic Tour Company | Guatemala Sur Mesure

San Pedro La Laguna Authentic Tour Company | Guatemala Sur Mesure. Henry Nicolas Matzar Sumoza and his brother Omar Soumoza (Poncho) operate what I would call the only Authentic Tour Company based in San Pedro La Laguna.
San Juan Lake Atitlan Artist
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San Juan Lake Atitlan Artist Francisco Vásquez Mendoza

For many people, artistic talents are elusive. But for one San Juan La Laguna, Lake Atitlan family, the ability seems to be a genetic gift passed down through the generations. The Vásquez Mendoza family lives in San Juan and is a family of extremely talented painters. The patriarch, Antonio Vásquez Yojcóm, taught his wife and children the unique and distinctive style of painting that has made their work highly sought after.
Guatemala Travel Explores Mayan Weaving Culture
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Guatemala Travel Explores Mayan Weaving Culture

Guatemala Travel Explore The Mayan Culture Weaving, Guatemala Travel Reviews 2017 Explore Weaving Mayan culture Enjoyed a day hike with Jim from Lake Atitlan Tours. Enjoyed hearing about living in Guatemala and the Mayans.
My First Hiking Experience
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My First Hiking Experience on Lake Atitlan Had to See it.

My First Hiking Experience on Lake Atitlan Had to See it. I love Hiking Upper Rim Area In particularly the Mirador above San Antonio Palopo. Sometimes I hike for fun, sometimes for exploration, sometimes to the rim of volcanoes, and sometimes for a deep breath. Often times, however, I am hiking as the guide to one of the tours we offer through our Lake Atitlan Tours.
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Lake Atitlan Sunrise Sunset Tour

Lake Atitlan Sunrise Sunset Tour, in the Highlands of Guatemala is the deepest lake in Central America and one of the most beautiful lakes in the world.  From villages that dot the shoreline to the stunning and awe-inspiring mountains and volcanoes…
Lake Atitlan Sunrise Sunset Tour Event
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Lake Atitlan Sunrise Sunset Tour Event

Witnessing a sunrise and sunset over Lake Atitlan is an awe-inspiring experience and a 'must do'.  This Lake Atitlan Sunrise Sunset Tour Event begins at 4:30am where you can rise before dawn, witness sunrise, and then take a boat to the opposite…
Santa Catarina Palopo
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Santa Catarina Palopo Road “CLOSED”

Santa Catarina Palopo Road "CLOSED" We previously posted about the Road Construction going on in the village of Santa Catarina Palopó. The Road through Santa Catarina Palopo, to San Antonio Palopó is completely dug up and is impassable to Vehicles of any type. Just to be clear.
Santa Catarina Palopo
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Delays Passing Through Santa Catarina Palopo Road Work

We posted last week about the Road Construction happening in the village of Santa Catarina Palopo. Which effects all traffic coming from Panajachel to Santa Catarina Palopo and on to San Antonio Palopo. Delays Passing Through Santa Catarina…
Lake Atitlan Street Food Tour
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Panajachel Top 3 Burger Joints by Price

Panajachel Top 3 Burger Joints by Price. I have to admit Pana had lacked the monster burger I have craved from the side of a Food Truck in Austin TX. 27A Burger Joint has delivered that for me. Panajachel Top 3 Burger Joints by Price 27A Burger…