Lake Atitlan | Lake Atitlan Tours and Travel Services

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 Guatemala Weather Forecast

May 21, 2018

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

May 20, 2018

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 opens in Panajachel.

May 15, 2018

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, Restaurant, Hostel, Smoking Joes

May 10, 2018

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

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May 6, 2018

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

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April 8, 2018

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

Fond Memories of Semana Santa in Antigua

April 3, 2018

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.

The Burning of San Pedro Volcano

March 28, 2018

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.

Santiago Atitlan Lake Atitlan

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March 22, 2018

The village of Santiago Atitlan is located directly across Lake Atitlan from Panajachel, Santiago Atitlan Lake Atitlan Guatemala. Santiago Atitlan Lake Atitlan Guatemala | Lake Atitlan Tours and Travel Services

Guatemala Family Vacation Woodstock New York

March 17, 2018

Guatemala Family Vacation | Woodstock New York Our love affair with Guatemala first began 30 years ago when we traveled to Guatemala as backpacking tourists. We fell in love with the people, the landscapes, the markets, the colors, the weaving, and we ended up purchasing a vacation home in the village of Santa Catarina Palopo.

Lake Atitlan Artist Yenifer Margarita Vásquez Mendoza

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January 21, 2018

Lake Atitlan Artist is from the Village of San Juan La Laguna, her name is Yenifer Margarita Vásquez Mendoza has an ability to view nature and daily Tz’utujil life as a mosaic of colors that from her eyes transcend through her paintings and come alive on canvas in a kaleidoscope of luminous tones in the historical and pictorial joining of cultural traditions and values.

San Juan Lake Atitlan Artist Francisco Vásquez Mendoza

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January 20, 2018

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 Mayan Population 39.8% are Indigenous 23 Mayan groups

November 20, 2017

Guatemala Mayan Population approximately 39.8% of the population is Indigenous and consist of 23 Maya groups and one non-Mayan group. These are divided as follows: (K'iche 9.1%, 8.4% Kaqchikel, Mam 7.9%, 6.3% Q'eqchi', other Mayan peoples 8.6%, 0.2% indigenous non-Mayan). They live all over the country, especially in the highlands.

Guatemala Zika Virus Travel Updates 2017

September 26, 2017

Guatemala Zika Virus Travel Updates 2017, In 2017, as of EW 28, Guatemala has reported suspected Zika cases in 20 health areas. The highest incidence rates were recorded in Guatemala Central (14 cases per 100,000 population), Chiquimula (6 cases per 100,000), and Santa Rosa (5 cases per 100,000).

Guatemala Chocolate Licor Marrón Chocolate

August 29, 2017

Guatemala Chocolate Licor Marrón Chocolate. See You In Guatemala For Chocolate At Licor Marrón Chocolate Factory and Tours.

Guatemala Travel Reviews 2017 Highlight of my trip

July 13, 2017

Guatemala Travel Reviews 2017 Highlight of my trip. Kara and…

Garden Answers | Smartphone App for Travel

June 23, 2017

Garden Answers may not sound like a Smartphone App for those Traveling. Wrong. If you love plants and flowers and you travel to the Highlands of Guatemala or Lake Atitlan on vacation you will be exposed to a massive flora or new and very interesting flowers and plants.

My First Hiking Experience on Lake Atitlan Had to See it.

May 26, 2017

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.

Guatemala Music Ricardo Arjona – Gaby Moreno (Video Official)

May 4, 2017

Guatemala Music Ricardo Arjona - Gaby Moreno (Video Official). Not only should this video represent Guatemala Travel and Tourism industry which it does indirectly as this song unfolds using Guatemala as the back drop. 33 million views has not hurt the Guatemala Travel Industry. This video should be on every travel web site representing Guatemala Travel.

Guatemala Tour Guide

April 2, 2017

As Your Guatemala Tour Guide, we offer information on private tours including the following areas: Guatemala, Antigua, Lake Atitlan, Solola, Chichicastenango, Panajachelhttps://growyourowncure.org/lake-atitlan-street-food-tour-by-night-panajachel/, Guatemala City, Livingston Guatemala, Market Days, Day Trip, Maya civilization, Pacaya Volcano, Tikal, and Volcano Tours.