There are 11 towns and villages around Lake Atitlan. Among these 11, there are 5 destination that truly stand out from the rest. They are Panajachel, San Pedro, San Marcos, Santa Cruz, and Jaibalito.

The elevation of Lake Atitlan is 1,597 metres (5,240 ft). Population was 11 thousand in the 2000 census, estimated as 15,000 now (Insituto Nacional de Estadística de Guatemala), and has approximately doubled each of the last few decades.

The town of Panajachel is located on the Northeast shore of Lake Atitlan, and has become a centre for the tourist trade of the area as it provides a base for visitors crossing the lake to visit other towns and villages.

“Panajachel” derives from the Kaqchikel language and roughly translates to “place of the Matasanos,” the white sapote fruit tree.

Lake Atitlan is a lake in Central America with a maximum depth of about 340 metres (1,120 ft) with an average depth of 220 metres (720 ft). Its surface area is 130.1 km2 (50.2 sq mi).

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Lake Atitlan Santa Catarina Palopo

Lake Atitlan Santa Catarina Palopo

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Lake Atitlan Santa Catarina Palopo. We know that living in a small indigenous village isn’t for everyone. Lake Atitlan Santa Catarina Palopo. Lake Atitlan Santa Catarina Palopo - Lake Atitlan Tours and Travel Services
Lake Atitlan Massage Therapist

Lake Atitlan Massage Therapist

Lake Atitlan Message Therapist. Ito Morales first exposure to the healing arts was more than 20 yrs. ago where he received his first training at the Florida school of Massage in Gainesville, Florida. He moved to San Marcos La Laguna on Lake Atitlan, Guatemala 15 yrs. ago.
Lake Atitlan Guatemala Weather

Lake Atitlan Guatemala Weather Forecast

Lake Atitlan Guatemala Weather Forecast for today is clouds and sun with a high temperature of 72 degrees a low of 57 degrees for Panajachel. Guatemala is currently is in what is called the beginning of rainy reason. Most travelers this may be a deterrent for coming to Guatemala? #seeyouinguatemala
Leather Store San Juan La Laguna Lake Atitlan

Leather Store San Juan La Laguna Lake Atitlan

Leather Store San Juan La Laguna Lake Atitlan. La Cueva Leather Store, Nicolas has been custom designing, from the highest quality leather, a wide variety of leather handbags, tote bags. Nicolas Pop is the owner of La Cueva Leather. He is a self-taught leather craftsman who was born and raised in San Juan La Laguna.
Supermercado La Torre

Supermercado La Torre opens in Panajachel.

Supermercado La Torre grew from humble beginnings in 1950, Mr. Ernesto Ruiz Sáenz de Tejada bought a milk business, called Cremeria París. Supermercado La Torre opened in Panajachel a few weeks ago with packed customers standing in line waiting to enter, compare prices with Despensa, Chalo’s and Sandra’s
Palapa Bar Panajachel

Palapa Bar Panajachel, Restaurant, Hostel, Smoking Joes

Palapa Bar Panajachel puts on a new Palapa roof in preparation for the summer Guatemala Tourist season. Traveler’s coming to Lake Atitlan, Panajachel is the gateway to all of Lake Atitlan villages and Mayan Cultural experiences. The main street of Pana as the locals call the town is a maze of Restaurants, Hotels, Shops, Street Vendors, Clubs and yes Bars.
Home For Rent Panajachel Lake Atitlan Guatemala

Home For Rent Panajachel Lake Atitlan Guatemala

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Home For Rent Jucanya Panajachel Guatemala. From this home you can walk to the Beaches of Lake Atitlan, enjoy some local food or just relax.The home sites on a hillside above the Village of Jucanya, the property was once a Coffee Finca. Home For Rent Jucanya Panajachel Guatemala
San Antonio Palopo Lake Atitlan

San Antonio Palopo Lake Atitlan

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San Antonio Palopo Lake Atitlan.The first time I found the village of San Antonio Palopo Lake Atitlan was during a hike from Panajachel.
Semana Santa in Antigua

Fond Memories of Semana Santa in Antigua

Fond Memories of Semana Santa in Antigua. My home in Antigua was finally finished and ready for that years tourist season. While my life remained unsettled in many ways this house brought comfort, having wondered since my wife's death this was a time of being home for once. It had been a very long time. Anna had moved on, while we remained in contact, I did not feel alone.
Burning of San Pedro Volcano

The Burning of San Pedro Volcano

The Burning of San Pedro Volcano can bee seen for miles around Lake Atitlan. Climbing San Pedro Volcano is a very popular activity with Tourists. The fires may have perhaps hampered this activity. At least the views across Lake Atitlan have been marred by the smoke.