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Semana Santa Guatemala 2024Lake Atitlan Travel Services
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Semana Santa Guatemala 2024

On Good Friday as part of Semana Santa Lake Atitlan celebration, the cobblestone streets of Santa Catarina Palopó and San Antonio Palopó. Semana Santa Lake Atitlan | Lake Atitlan Tours and Travel Services
Semana Santa Lake Atitlan Good Friday Tour
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Semana Santa Lake Atitlan

Semana Santa Lake Atitlan Good Friday Tour. Semana Santa is a celebration which commemorates the crucifixion and resurrection of Christ. On Good Friday as part of Semana Santa celebration, the cobblestone streets of Santa Catarina Palopó and San Antonio Palopó, Guatemala is transformed into an artistic canvas.
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Semana Santa Guatemala 2022 Antigua and Lake Atitlan

Semana Santa Guatemala, Holy Week in in Guatemala 2022 Antigua and Lake Atitlan is celebrated with street expressions of faith , called processions, usually organized by a "hermandades". Each procession of Holy Week has processional floats and steps, which are often religious images of the Passion of Christ, or Marian images, although there are exceptions, like the allegorical steps of saints.
Semana Santa Antigua Guatemala
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Semana Santa Antigua Guatemala

Semana Santa Antigua Guatemala 2021 I decided to revive this post for 2021 in hopes of COVID we can celebrate the spectacle of Semana Santa Antigua Guatemala 2021.
Semana Santa in Antigua
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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
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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.
Semana Santa Guatemala Making an Alfombra

Semana Santa Guatemala Making Alfombras

Semana Santa Guatemala Making Alfombras. The observance of Semana Santa and Lent adds to the importance of Antigua (La Antigua) Guatemala. On Good Friday, streets of Antigua Guatemala and many other municipalities in Guatemala are covered…
Semana Santa in Antigua
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Antigua Guatemala Semana Santa 2017

Antigua Guatemala Semana Santa 2017, In Antigua Guatemala, no matter what season, there is always a surprise, large or small, to be had when you walk out your front door. Among the more moving demonstrations are the processions that happen every…
Lake Atitlan Semana Santa 2017

Lake Atitlan Semana Santa 2017

Lake Atitlan Semana Santa 2017, Guatemala is a country steeped in great history and traditions, with a vibrant indigenous culture, stunning and awe-inspiring mountains and volcanoes, it is a region of the world that offers a plethora of diversity…
Lake Atitlan Santa Catarina Palopo
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Ash Wednesday Semana Santa

Ash Wednesday Semana Santa, Ash Wednesday is one of the most important holy days in the Catholic religion and also kicks off the beginning of lent. Ash Wednesday takes place 46 days before Easter Sunday and is February 10th this year. Ash…
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Lake Atitlan Semana Santa Tour Details

Lake Atitlan Semana Santa, one of the most spectacular times of year in Guatemala is during Semana Santa, or Holy Week.  Holy Week traditions in Santa Catarina Palopó and San Antonio Palopó two villages located on the shores of Lake Atitlan…