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 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.
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Guatemala Herbal Medicine Mayan

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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 President Election Protests

Guatemala President Election Protests. Whatever any news outlet says, the election protests are without violence. Roads are closed, disrupting tourist transit, food supply, gas, boat services, ATM’s that are empty, banks with limited hours, and no boat services on Lake Atitlan.
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Lake Atitlan Tours Groups

Lake Atitlan Tours for groups or single individuals. Our one day tours for individuals offers guided tours of all regions of Lake Atitlan.
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Quetzaltenango Tours and Travel

Quetzaltenango Tours and Travel - Lake Atitlan Tours and Travel Services. Why is Quetzaltenango called Xela? Our Tour and Travel service.
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Holy Cow Fake Ceremonial Cacao

Fake Ceremonial Cacao, Holy Cow, I wanted to write this post due to the fact that over the last few years, the trend for that ceremonial cacao has grown, and with that comes the fakes. Ceremonial cacao is prepared in a traditional way.
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Guatemala Mayan Ruins Locations & Facts

Guatemala Has Many Mayan Ruins and archaeological sites to visit. This is a list of the sites in Guatemala we feel offer travelers options to visit and enjoy.