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Lake Atitlan Guatemala Back Strap Weaving
In the village of San Juan the Tz’utujil women make their clothing with hand spun pure organic cotton threads that have been hand dyed with natural dyes and colorants derived from locally found plants. The dyeing process is both an art and a science that the Tz’utujil women have mastered.
Lake Atitlan Guatemala Weaving Workshop
Lake Atitlan Guatemala Weaving Workshop explores weaving traditions of San Juan La Laguna. Lake Atitlan Guatemala Weaving Workshop.
San Juan La Laguna
San Juan La Laguna, nestled on the southwestern shores of Lake Atitlán in Guatemala, boasts a rich history and vibrant culture deeply intertwined with the Tz'utujil Maya people who call it home.
Lake Atitlan Village Boat Tour
Lake Atitlan Village Boat Tour | San Juan | San Pedro #1 TripAdvisor and by our guests who found our unique experience takes you on a one day adventure of Lake Atitlan. Covid-19
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
Guatemala Artisans Copyright Protection
Guatemala Artisans Copyright Protection is an essential issue for Guatemala's artisans, who often rely on the sale of their unique, handmade goods to support their livelihoods. Ethical Fashion Guatemala is working to promote fair trade practices and protect the intellectual property rights of artisans.
Guatemala Coffee Experience From Tree to Cup
Guatemala Coffee Experience From Tree to Cup, I had the awesome experience visiting a Lake Atitlan Guatemala Coffee Cooperative that is located in the Highlands of Guatemala. After Colombia, Guatemala ranks second in the world in high-grade coffee, and highest percentage classified as “high quality”.
Mayan Weaving Workshop
Lake Atitlan Guatemala Weaving Workshop explores weaving traditions of San Juan La Laguna. Lake Atitlan Guatemala Weaving Workshop.
Lake Atitlan Earlier Boat Schedule Price & Times
Lake Atitlan Earlier Boat Schedule Price & Times. Due to earlier flights leaving Guatemala City International Airport shuttle services are leaving at FIVE IN THE MORNING. We have posted this information previously that an early boat service from San Pedro to Panajachel. Lake Atitlan Earlier Boat Schedule
Lema Weaving Association San Juan La Laguna
Lema Weaving Association represents 15 Tz'utujil families. Lema Weaving Association is a cooperative that was started to improve
Top Five Lake Atitlan Villages
Top Five Lake Atitlan Villages, everyone loves the top 5 lists and we are no different. And as difficult as it is to choose our Top Five Lake Atitlan Villages we have put together a list based on our experience of living at the Lake and the interesting and unique characteristics that each of these villages have to offer.
San Juan Artist Juana Mendoza Cholotio
San Juan La Artist Juana Mendoza Cholotio Juana Mendoza Cholotio, a painter born in San Juan La Laguna. San Juan La Laguna Artist
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.
Guatemala Chocolate Licor Marrón Chocolate
Guatemala Chocolate Licor Marrón Chocolate. See You In Guatemala For Chocolate At Licor Marrón Chocolate Factory and Tours.
Lake Atitlan Chocolate Factory
Lake Atitlan Chocolate Factory, with an incredible view of majestic Lake Atitlan, enjoy one of the sweetest experiences that San Juan La Laguna has to offer, discovering the ancient secrets of chocolate at Licor Marrón Chocolate.
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.
Guatemala Fresh Fruits & Vegetables
Guatemala Fresh Fruits & Vegetables Storage suggestions and advice. Guatemala Fresh Fruits & Vegetables abound in quantity and quality in markets all over Guatemala. Visit the Antigua, Guatemala City, Livingston or Lake Atitlan markets…
Guatemalan Weavers of Ancestral Designs Argue For Protection
Guatemalan Weavers of Ancestral Designs Argue For Protection. A case, led by a group of women from the community of San Juan Sacatepequez supported by an association of Mayan lawyers asked the courts to have Congress introduce laws specifically…
Eco Hotel San Juan La Laguna Uxlabil Atitlan
Eco Hotel San Juan La Laguna Uxlabil Atitlan, while San Juan La Laguna is one of the smaller villages around Lake Atitlan, in recent years it has been evolving into a sophisticated painting, weaving, and art haven.
With women’s weaving…
Hotel Pa Muelle San Juan La Laguna
With a stay at Hotel Pa Muelle San Juan La Laguna you will be right in the heart of San Juan La Laguna known for its friendly Tz'utujil Maya indigenous population and their traditional weaving, coffee fincas, unique and exceptional painting…
Cafe El Artesano San Juan La Laguna
One of the best kept secrets around Lake Atitlan is the Cafe El Artesano Wine and Cheese Restaurant. We came across this restaurant when we were hiking in San Juan La Laguna about 4 years ago.