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

Lake Atitlan Street Food Tour By Night PanajachelGrow Your Own Cure
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Lake Atitlan Street Food Tour

Lake Atitlan Street Food Tour is a safe and fun food and cultural experience for all our Street Food Tours enjoy by hundred of guests.
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Seventh Generation Moving and Storage

We looked around online—Facebook, Yelp, BBB, and DOT—all the same. How the Seventh Generation remains in business is through state laws they navigate around and intimidation.
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San Pedro Fresh Baked?

Every morning, I head to the center of San Pedro for San Pedro Fresh Baked Breads. This colorful lady will be found in San Pedro every morning, offering freshly baked loaves of coconut, banana, chocolate, cacao, and cinnamon.
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San Juan La Laguna Arte Maya Xocomeel

The village of San Juan La Laguna Artists are known around the world, San Juan La Laguna Art by Artist Antonio Vasquez San Juan La Laguna
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Guatemala Is It Safe For Women To Travel Solo?

Is It Safe For Women To Travel Solo To Guatemala, four years ago I set my sights on a trip to Guatemala to explore what I had heard was a diverse country of vast contrasts and unrivaled beauty.
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Mysterious Red Door San Pedro

Mysterious Red Door San Pedro hours are 9:00 to 5:00 seven days a week. Push the little white doorbell on the door to enter. You will see a food store as soon as you enter. Meats, poultry, fish, cheeses, beer, liquor, dry products of every kind, and much more. Nick can obtain it for you if he doesn't already have it.
Guatemala Herbal Medicine Mayan Traditions
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Guatemala Herbal Medicine Mayan

Guatemala Herbal Medicine, The Mayan Traditions of Herbal Medicine thrived for six centuries through areas that are now Yucatan, Quintana Roo, Campeche, Tabasco, and Chiapas are in Mexico
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Panajachel Street Food By Night

Panajachel Street Food By Night, discover Panajachel Lake Atitlan Guatemala by night as we enjoy a street food walking tour in the heart of Panajachel.  This tour offers a unique opportunity to experience Panajachel as a local.
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San Pedro Horseback Tours

San Pedro Horseback Tours by Henry takes you out of the village of San Pedro La Laguna into a secret place Henry takes guests to relax part way through your Horseback Experience. to stop for a swim and allow the horses to rest from the heat.
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Guatemala Mayan Medicine

Guatemala Mayan Medicine Tour. Are you interested in the natural healing powers of plants? Join us 1-day on Lake Atitlan for Herbal Medicine