The most stunning spot around the Atitlan Lake? 100 km hike - day 1 - Panajachel to...(sub:EN,PL,ES)
Do you want to belong to the first ones to do something around the Atitlan Lake, before it gets too popular?
Are you asking yourself a question: can you walk around Atitlan Lake? Yes, you definitely can! This is exactly what we did!
Atitlan Lake is one of the most well known tourist destinations in Guatemala, and I completely understand it, since it is one of the most beautiful places not only in Guatemala, but is also called as the most beautiful lake in the world. Imagine that!
But most of the time, the Atitlan Lake is visited for only few days, and most of the people either stay in Panajachel (I call it: the tourist town), or in San Marcos (I call it: commercialized hippy town) or in San Pedro (I call it: Israeli town). Maybe some more active travelers explore also the neighboring towns on tuk tuk, kayak or on a boat.
But Atitlan Lake has much more to offer than that! It is not only climbing the Indian Nose to see the sunrise over the lake. It is not only drinking free beer in Santa Cruz or enjoying the views over San Pedro volcano from one of the many hostels in San Pedro or buying souvenirs in Panajachel, that don't even come from the region.
I have been exploring Guatemala and its plethora of hiking opportunities for the last 4 months, and my friend, Abel has been traveling around Central America on a bicycle for the last 9 months (his views on bike travel on budget in Central America:
While admiring the Atitlan Lake from one of the usual hiking trails, we came up with a bit of a crazy idea to circumnavigating the lake on foot.
In July, August and September I was 2018 staying in Jaibalito, which is one of the smallest villages around the lake, since the only option to get there is on a boat, or on foot through hills and mountains. The next town, Santa Cruz is kind of a dead end, since from there it's impossible to get to Panajachel without using the boat.
So that is why we decided to start the hike around the Atitlan Lake from Panajachel, and get back to Jaibalito the longer way - after going through all the villages of the lake.
We calculated more or less 100 km on foot, through Panajachel, Santa Catarina Palopó, San Antonio Palopó, Agua Escondida, San Lucas Tolimán, Cerro de Oro, Santiago de Atitlan, San Pedro la Laguna, San Juan la Laguna, San Pablo la Laguna, San Marcos la Laguna, Tzununa y Jaibalito.
On the first day we took a boat from Jaibalito to one of the jetties in Panajachel, the least known, where they charge 10 quetzales and not 20! So that is a good tip: if taking the boat from Panajachel, get to the pier, which is called Tzanjuyu, it's just at the beginning of the town, before the La Torre supermarket.
On the first day we did only 14 kilometers, but some of it was a good way up. Maps.me indicates approximately 6 hours for that distance.
We went through Santa Catarina, which surprised us with the colorful blue houses and the variety of handcrafts. Then San Antonio de Palopo, where we had some difficulties in finding anything to eat.
In the afternoon we arrived at a lookout point, just 2 kilometers before Agua Escondida. The views were so stunning and the surrounding so welcoming, that we decided to stay there. Since, if a place calls you, just stay where you are.
We pitched the tent in a front line of the lake, and had some basic supper (bread with peanut butter) watching the most amazing sunset over the lake. It was an unforgettable moment!
The first day it didnt rain at all, neither during the day, nor durning the night, which was really quite surprising, since the previous weeks it was always raining at least during the night. After all, we are in the middle of the rainy season in Guatemala!
For the entire 5-day trip, we spent 152 quetzales (22 USD), so the daily expense is approx. 4USD).
I hope you will enjoy the video and the views. And that it will be an inspiration for you to do something alternative, less touristy and well off the beaten track around the Atitlan Lake!
If you know of anyone, who is as much into hiking as me, or you think anyone could benefit from the video, share it with them:)
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Tour Of San Lucas Toliman, Guatemala
Tour of San Lucas
Guatemala/Lake Atitlán (Beautiful) Part 8
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Guatemala/Lake Atitlán :
Lake Atitlán (Lago de Atitlán) is a large endorheic lake (one that does not flow to the sea) in the Guatemalan Highlands. Atitlan is recognized to be the deepest lake in Central America with maximum depth about 340 meters. The lake is shaped by deep escarpments which surround it and by three volcanoes on its southern flank. Lake Atitlan is further characterized by towns and villages of the Maya people. Lake Atitlán is about 50 kilometres (31 mi) west-northwest of Antigua. Lake Atitlán should not be confused with Lake Amatitlán. Lake Amatitlán is located about 65 kilometres (40 mi) southeast of Lake Atitlán and 16 kilometres (10 mi) southeast of Antigua. Lake Atitlán is much larger than Lake Amatitlán.
At the water is the meaning of Atitlan. It is a fusion of simple Nahuatl words that belies the complexity of the entity it identifies. German explorer Alexander von Humbolt is the earliest prominent foreigner generally quoted as calling it the most beautiful lake in the world.
The lake is volcanic in origin, filling an enormous caldera formed in an eruption 84,000 years ago. It is renowned as one of the most beautiful lakes in the world, and Aldous Huxley famously wrote of it: Lake Como, it seems to me, touches on the limit of permissibly picturesque, but Atitlán is Como with additional embellishments of several immense volcanoes. It really is too much of a good thing.The lake basin supports extensive coffee growth and a variety of farm crops, most notably corn. Other significant agricultural products include onions, beans, squash, tomatoes, cucumbers, garlic, chile verde, strawberries, avocados and pitahaya fruit. The lake itself is rich in animal life which provides a significant food source for the largely indigenous population.
Culture
The lake is surrounded by many villages, in which Maya culture is still prevalent and traditional dress is worn. The Maya people of Atitlán are predominantly Tz'utujil and Kaqchikel. During the Spanish conquest of the Americas, the Kaqchikel initially allied themselves with the invaders to defeat their historic enemies the Tz'utujil and Quiché Maya, but were themselves conquered and subdued when they refused to pay tribute to the Spanish.
Santiago Atitlán is the largest of the lakeside communities, and is noted for its worship of Maximón, an idol formed by the fusion of traditional Mayan deities, Catholic saints and conquistador legends. The institutionalized effigy of Maximón is under the control of a local religious brotherhood and resides in various houses of its membership during the course of a year, being most ceremonially moved in a grand procession during Semana Santa. Several towns in Guatemala have similar cults, most notably the cult of San Simón in Zunil.
While Maya culture is predominant in most lakeside communities, the largest town on the shores, Panajachel, has been overwhelmed over the years by tourists. It attracted many hippies in the 1960s, and although the war caused many foreigners to leave, the end of hostilities in 1996 saw visitor numbers boom again, and the town's economy is almost entirely reliant on tourism today.
Several Mayan archaeological sites have been found at the lake. Sambaj, located approximately 55 feet below the current lake level, appears to be from at least the pre-classic period.
There are remains of multiple groups of buildings, including one particular group of large buildings that are believed to be the city center.
A second site, Chiutinamit, where the remains of a city were found, was discovered by local fishermen who noticed what appeared to be a city underwater.During consequent investigations, pottery shards were recovered from the site by divers, which enabled the dating of the site to the late pre-classic period (600 B.C. - 250 A.D.).
A project titled Underwater archeology in the Lake Atitlán. Sambaj 2003 Guatemala was recently approved by the Government of Guatemala in cooperation with Fundación Albenga and the Lake Museum in Atitlán. Because of the concerns of a private organization as is the Lake Museum in Atitlán the need to start the exploration of the inland waters in Guatemala was analyzed.
There is no road that circles the lake. Communities are reached by boat or roads from the mountains that may have brief extensions along the shore. Santa Cruz La Laguna and Jaibalito can only be reached by boat. Santa Catarina Palopó and San Antonio Palopó are linked to Panajachel. Main places otherwise are Santa Clara La Laguna and San Pedro La Laguna in the West, Santiago Atitlán in the South, and San Lucas Tolimán in the East.Wikipedia
Guatemala-Panajachel (Beautiful Lake Atitlan) Part 9
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Guatemala-Panajachel :
Lake Atitlán (Lago de Atitlán) is a large endorheic lake (one that does not flow to the sea) in the Guatemalan Highlands. Atitlan is recognized to be the deepest lake in Central America with maximum depth about 340 meters. The lake is shaped by deep escarpments which surround it and by three volcanoes on its southern flank. Lake Atitlan is further characterized by towns and villages of the Maya people. Lake Atitlán is about 50 kilometres (31 mi) west-northwest of Antigua. Lake Atitlán should not be confused with Lake Amatitlán. Lake Amatitlán is located about 65 kilometres (40 mi) southeast of Lake Atitlán and 16 kilometres (10 mi) southeast of Antigua. Lake Atitlán is much larger than Lake Amatitlán.
At the water is the meaning of Atitlan. It is a fusion of simple Nahuatl words that belies the complexity of the entity it identifies. German explorer Alexander von Humbolt is the earliest prominent foreigner generally quoted as calling it the most beautiful lake in the world.
The lake is volcanic in origin, filling an enormous caldera formed in an eruption 84,000 years ago. It is renowned as one of the most beautiful lakes in the world, and Aldous Huxley famously wrote of it: Lake Como, it seems to me, touches on the limit of permissibly picturesque, but Atitlán is Como with additional embellishments of several immense volcanoes. It really is too much of a good thing.The lake basin supports extensive coffee growth and a variety of farm crops, most notably corn. Other significant agricultural products include onions, beans, squash, tomatoes, cucumbers, garlic, chile verde, strawberries, avocados and pitahaya fruit. The lake itself is rich in animal life which provides a significant food source for the largely indigenous population.
Culture
The lake is surrounded by many villages, in which Maya culture is still prevalent and traditional dress is worn. The Maya people of Atitlán are predominantly Tz'utujil and Kaqchikel. During the Spanish conquest of the Americas, the Kaqchikel initially allied themselves with the invaders to defeat their historic enemies the Tz'utujil and Quiché Maya, but were themselves conquered and subdued when they refused to pay tribute to the Spanish.
Santiago Atitlán is the largest of the lakeside communities, and is noted for its worship of Maximón, an idol formed by the fusion of traditional Mayan deities, Catholic saints and conquistador legends. The institutionalized effigy of Maximón is under the control of a local religious brotherhood and resides in various houses of its membership during the course of a year, being most ceremonially moved in a grand procession during Semana Santa. Several towns in Guatemala have similar cults, most notably the cult of San Simón in Zunil.
While Maya culture is predominant in most lakeside communities, the largest town on the shores, Panajachel, has been overwhelmed over the years by tourists. It attracted many hippies in the 1960s, and although the war caused many foreigners to leave, the end of hostilities in 1996 saw visitor numbers boom again, and the town's economy is almost entirely reliant on tourism today.
Several Mayan archaeological sites have been found at the lake. Sambaj, located approximately 55 feet below the current lake level, appears to be from at least the pre-classic period.
There are remains of multiple groups of buildings, including one particular group of large buildings that are believed to be the city center.
A second site, Chiutinamit, where the remains of a city were found, was discovered by local fishermen who noticed what appeared to be a city underwater.During consequent investigations, pottery shards were recovered from the site by divers, which enabled the dating of the site to the late pre-classic period (600 B.C. - 250 A.D.).
A project titled Underwater archeology in the Lake Atitlán. Sambaj 2003 Guatemala was recently approved by the Government of Guatemala in cooperation with Fundación Albenga and the Lake Museum in Atitlán. Because of the concerns of a private organization as is the Lake Museum in Atitlán the need to start the exploration of the inland waters in Guatemala was analyzed.
There is no road that circles the lake. Communities are reached by boat or roads from the mountains that may have brief extensions along the shore. Santa Cruz La Laguna and Jaibalito can only be reached by boat. Santa Catarina Palopó and San Antonio Palopó are linked to Panajachel. Main places otherwise are Santa Clara La Laguna and San Pedro La Laguna in the West, Santiago Atitlán in the South, and San Lucas Tolimán in the East.
What really happened in San Pedro? - day 4 - 100km around the Atitlan Lake (subs EN,ES,PL)
Do you want to belong to the first ones to do something around the Atitlan Lake, before it gets too popular?
Are you asking yourself a question: can you walk around Atitlan Lake? Yes, you definitely can! This is exactly what we did!
Atitlan Lake is one of the most well known tourist destinations in Guatemala, and I completely understand why.
But most of the time, the Atitlan Lake is visited for only few days, and most of the people either stay in Panajachel (I call it: the tourist town), or in San Marcos (I call it: commercialized hippy town) or in San Pedro (I call it: Israeli town). Maybe some more active travelers explore also the neighboring towns on tuk tuk, kayak or on a boat.
But Atitlan Lake has much more to offer than that! It is not only climbing the Indian Nose to see the sunrise over the lake. It is not only drinking free beer in Santa Cruz or enjoying the views over San Pedro volcano from one of the many hostels in San Pedro or buying souvenirs in Panajachel, that don't even come from the region.
I have been exploring Guatemala and its plethora of hiking opportunities for the last 4 months, and my friend, Abel - 9 months (on a bike on budget:
In July, August and September I was 2018 staying in Jaibalito, which is one of the smallest villages around the lake, since the only option to get there is on a boat, or on foot through hills and mountains. The next town, Santa Cruz is kind of a dead end, since from there it's impossible to get to Panajachel without using the boat.
So that is why we decided to start the hike around the Atitlan Lake from Panajachel, and get back to Jaibalito the longer way - after going through all the villages of the lake.
We calculated more or less 100 km on foot, through Panajachel, Santa Catarina Palopó, San Antonio Palopó, Agua Escondida, San Lucas Tolimán, Cerro de Oro, Santiago de Atitlan, San Pedro la Laguna, San Juan la Laguna, San Pablo la Laguna, San Marcos la Laguna, Tzununa y Jaibalito.
The 3rd night we spent the night away from civilization, near the airport of Santiago Atitlan. We have run out of water, but fortunately, before the start of the journey, where for a long time there is no access to any civilization or pure water, we were able to refill our suplies.
Before heading to San Pedro we got to one village, Chakaya, where they wanted to rip us off for boiled water. Normally, coffee with a cup costs 2 quetzales (0,30 USD), and they - for boiling water alone (we had our own cup and coffee), wanted 10 quetzali, which is 5 times more than normal. We refused politely.
In this strech of the road, you probably need to be very careful between Santiago and San Pedro - where there is no asphalt, the part of a dusty route. Fortunately, as we passed, there were many policeman stationed in the area - most likely for this very reason. So it went without a robbery or other potential annoyances.
In addition to the aforementioned section, from the entire route around the Atitlan lake you should watch out for the area around San Lucas Toliman (especially viewpoints and side tracks), as well as the section between Tzununa and Jaibalito.
Generally, there are some robberies reported on the Guatemalan routes and treks. It is not so common that you have to walk in fear, but it is better not to carry too many valuable things. And if it comes to a robbery, it's better to give away what the robbers want, because they can really hurt you. It is not Europe!
Abel expands his Polish vocabulary and learns what hurts him because of this constant walking with a backpack (I am recovering from back and rib injury, so I do not help anything with the backpack :().
There are a few very nice streches and views on the route of this day and there are not as many cars or buses (faster and probably safer to get from Santiago to San Pedro is by water - a local boat, at a decent price). Plenty of corn, avocado and coffee on the way.
We wanted to enter the San Pedro volcano, but the entrance was 100 quetzales (13 USD), there is CCTV everywhere (imagine that!), and the watchman is very unpleasant, we decided not to enter the volcano and go to the city to eat something delicios (we recently had pure peanutbutter and bread diet). The plans, however, went in a different direction and we ended the day without eating, but wth plenty of drinking - rum with some rich Americans we ment.
We slept in a tent in Andres's posada for 25 quetzales for a tent (about 1.75 USD per person).
For the entire 5-day trip, we spent 152 quetzales (22 USD), so the daily expense is approx. 4USD).
I hope you will enjoy the video and the views. And that it will be an inspiration for you to do something alternative, less touristy and well off the beaten track around the Atitlan Lake!
If you know of anyone, who is as much into hiking as me, or you think anyone could benefit from the video, share it with them:)
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HIPPY TOWN (San Marcos, Guatemala)
HIPPY TOWN (San Marcos, Guatemala)
San Marcos is an amazing little town on the shore of Lake Atitlan, Guatamala. I went there with zero expectations and was PLEASANTLY surprised!! Thanks Teodora for letting me crash with you in San Marcos!
The most stunning views over the Atitlan Lake and seeing 8 volcanoes at the same time? day 2
We decided to climb the Atitlan volcano, which is the longest and the most difficult in Guatemala.
As if the length and difficulty of the climb wasn’t enough of a challenge, we were doing it during the rainy season. We were hoping for a bit of a miracle. And those miracles do happen - in the middle of the rainy season you can get days or even weeks when it doesn’t rain. So our situation wasn’t hopeless… I was definitely hoping for no rain, since I wasn’t going there well equipped. No waterproof trousers or shoes. and the only “rain jacket” I had, was a fake one, bought on a Vietnamese market, and wasn’t really fulfilling its waterproof function.
We got to the top, had some difficulties in pitching the tent, as our fingers were half frozen and the wind was acting against us. Then just a quick dinner, with no water, so that there was no need for a bathroom in the middle of the night (the weather up the top was not really welcoming). Bad idea! My head started to hurt because of the dehydration or altitude sickness (or both) and I couldn’t sleep for most of the night.
After all, I consider that the weather was on our side. Although it drizzled a bit the day before and it was super windy and foggy in the evening and during the night, exactly thanks to the wind it cleared up in the morning.
When we were giving up already all the hopes, since for the 2 hours we were sticking out the nose from the tent, the visibility was none, it finally cleared up. So we run out from the tent, with the wind in our hair and run to see Acatenango and Fuego on the other side.
And the day was getting better and better.
At that time I also had some of the top Guatemalan hikes under my belt. I have hiked in Huehetenango, Xela, Baja and Alta Verapaz, Peten, Antigua and Atitlan Lake. But the views I saw from up the top were just spectacular. At the same time you see the volcanoes of: San Tomas (Pecul), Santa Maria (and the fumes of Santiaguito), Zunil, Tajumulco, San Pedro, Toliman, Acatenango, Fuego, as well as the deepest lake of Central America, and the coast of Guatemala. Can you imagine a better view? I think you need to go there to be convinced:) All 3 of us agreed, that this was one of the best hikes in Guatemala, if not the best hike! And it is for free!
So, if you decide to hike up the Atitlan volcano, please see some of the recommendations from my side below. We all agreed, that comparing all the hikes and climbs we did, the hike up the Atitlan Lake was the most strenuous one. It’s just quite long, you go 2000m up and in the last 1 hour when you think you are almost there, there is still a decent amount of steep climb on lose small lava stones to face.
1. Do not start late. The best time to start would be probably around 8 am after big breakfast at the central square of San Lucas (1 chuchito 2 quetzales, coffee 2 quetzales, a plate with egg, beans and rice and tomato sauce - 5 quetzales).
2. As mentioned above - get decent and nutritious breakfast (you will be hiking 8 hours at least)
3. Bring enough food and water (for 2 days!). Make sure you have some fat and protein containing products (peanuts - or peanut butter, avocados, maybe cheese, beans, boiled eggs), bananas and apples. Bring at least 3 liters of water for the way up, and 1.5 for way down, plus additional if you are planing to make coffee or tea or porridge (highly recommendable in the early morning, before the sun kicks in, or in case you would not be that lucky with the weather as we were).
4. Study the map before you go - have an orientation where is what - where is Toliman, where is San Lucas town and Santiago town
5. Track you trek on a map placing gps points (just in case) - i did something like that on few unmarked trails and it really saved my a… at some point
6. Ask the locals - whenever you meet any - if it is a correct way that you are on, which direction to go, etc
7. Bring enough warm and preferably waterproof clothes and a waterproof tent, which would withstand the strong wind up the top
8. Bring sunscreen - I didn’t and got really burnt the next day when coming down
9. Bring trash bags to bring back all your trash withy you (and - if possible, take some additional with you)
10. If you don’t think you are fit enough, don’t start with that hike, or make sure you prepare yourself accordingly. All of us were quite in form, and all of us ended up with quite a muscle soreness in the following days.
11. Enjoy the hike - it is one of the best hikes that I have done in Guatemala (if not in Central America).
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The less known Atitlan Lake - day 2 - 100 km hike around the lake (subs: EN,ES,PL)
Do you want to belong to the first ones to do something around the Atitlan Lake, before it gets too popular?
Are you asking yourself a question: can you walk around Atitlan Lake? Yes, you definitely can! This is exactly what we did!
Atitlan Lake is one of the most well known tourist destinations in Guatemala, and I completely understand it, since it is one of the most beautiful places not only in Guatemala, but is also called as the most beautiful lake in the world. Imagine that!
But most of the time, the Atitlan Lake is visited for only few days, and most of the people either stay in Panajachel (I call it: the tourist town), or in San Marcos (I call it: commercialized hippy town) or in San Pedro (I call it: Israeli town). Maybe some more active travelers explore also the neighboring towns on tuk tuk, kayak or on a boat.
But Atitlan Lake has much more to offer than that! It is not only climbing the Indian Nose to see the sunrise over the lake. It is not only drinking free beer in Santa Cruz or enjoying the views over San Pedro volcano from one of the many hostels in San Pedro or buying souvenirs in Panajachel, that don't even come from the region.
I have been exploring Guatemala and its plethora of hiking opportunities for the last 4 months, and my friend, Abel has been traveling around Central America on a bicycle for the last 9 months (his views on bike travel on budget in Central America:
While admiring the Atitlan Lake from one of the usual hiking trails, we came up with a bit of a crazy idea to circumnavigating the lake on foot.
I am currently staying in Jaibalito, which is one of the smallest villages around the lake, since the only option to get there is on a boat, or on foot through hills and mountains. The next town, Santa Cruz is kind of a dead end, since from there it's impossible to get to Panajachel without using the boat.
So that is why we decided to start the hike around the Atitlan Lake from Panajachel, and get back to Jaibalito the longer way - after going through all the villages of the lake.
We calculated more or less 100 km on foot, through Panajachel, Santa Catarina Palopó, San Antonio Palopó, Agua Escondida, San Lucas Tolimán, Cerro de Oro, Santiago de Atitlan, San Pedro la Laguna, San Juan la Laguna, San Pablo la Laguna, San Marcos la Laguna, Tzununa y Jaibalito.
On the second day, we woke up with excellent views. The night was quite calm, since there were no cars passing till early in the morning. But there was a dog who was howling like if he was a coyote. And during the night was quite windy. Didn't rain though, which was quite surprising, since we were in the middle of the rainy season.
On the second day of hiking around the Atitlan Lake, we passed through Agua Escondida and took the longer path to San Lucas Tolimán (not the sendero Cabanisi that we counted with), since - according to some policeman that were guarding the lookout points - there are assaults every day. After some risk evaluation, we decided to take the longer and less pretty path - along the road.
San Lucas Toliman didn't seem touristy - the only infrastructure that there is for tourists is around the pier and the public beach, where we had a bit of a refreshing swim. Ate chuquitos on the market (2 quetzales each), and headed towards Cerro de Oro. After visiting their beach (to which entrance you would normally pay 2 quetzales), which is not really a beach but a pier, we decided it was too crowded to make a camping there and headed into the coffee fields, full of snakes...
Neither Agua Escondida nor San Lucas Tolimán impressed us as much with the views, as the ones that we saw on the first day of the hiking around the lake.
We found a spot on one of the fields, close to the sideroad in front of Cerro de Oro, where we enjoyed another sunset with the view over the Atitlan Lake.
For the entire 5-day trip, we spent 152 quetzales (22 USD), so the daily expense is approx. 4USD).
I hope you will enjoy the video and the views. And that it will be an inspiration for you to do something alternative, less touristy and well off the beaten track around the Atitlan Lake!
If you know of anyone, who is as much into hiking as me, or you think anyone could benefit from the video, share it with them:)
Empower through travel!