The Guatemala Travel Guide | Antigua, Tikal, & Lake Atitlan
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Guatemala has many incredible places to visit and things to do. After living there for a month, these are my top picks of what to do in Tikal, Antigua, and Lake Atitlan.
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Lake Atitlan Guatemala Travel Guide | 90+ Countries with 3 Kids
Lake Atitlan is one of the most popular places to visit in Guatemala, and for good reason. Imagine a huge lake surrounded by volcanoes and dotted with traditional villages and small towns, each with their own personality.
Being that Lake Atitlan is easily accessible from the travel hub of Antigua, many travelers add a stay at the lake to their Guatemala trip.
You'll mingle with locals, backpackers, yogis and church groups on mission trips. You can choose to spend your time relaxing, hiking, volunteering, getting off the grid, hanging out with other foreigners, drinking a beer on the lake, cleansing your body and soul, or all of the above!
There are lots of things to do in Lake Atitlan, plus it’s perfect environment to get away from it all and simply relax. It's no surprise that people often end up staying around Lake Atitlan for much longer than expected.
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Guatemala: Top 10 Tourist Attractions - Video Travel Guide
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5. Flores
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2. Lago de Atitlan
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What it's like to live on Lake Atitlán, Guatemala
What it's Like to Live on Lake Atitlán, Guatemala
So many people have asked us what it's like living on Lake Atitlán in Guatemala. This video is the first of several we will be uploading to show just that! Lake Atitlan is an incredible place, and to live there is an amazing experience.
Lake Atitlan has been called the most beautiful lake in the world. Surrounded by steep mountain walls and framed by 3 ancient volcanoes, it has a reputation for being a mystical place. It draws visitors from all over the world.
Lake Atitlan is located in the Guatemalan highlands about 90 miles from Guatamala City. The lake bed is actually a Caldera from the eruption of an ancient super volcano and reaches depths of over a 1,000 feet (340 meters), making it the deepest lake in Central America. Evidence of the regions volcanic past is all around from ash cliffs, to verdant farming along the mountain sides. Of course it's impossible to ignore the towering volcanoes, San Pedro, Toliman, and Atitlan looking over the lake like sentinels.
Atitlan is surrounded by towns and small cities many of which are only accessible by boat. Some of these rise straight up the sides of the mountains, seeming to defy gravity.
There is a very strong indigenous Mayan influence in the area and well over 20 different indigenous languages are spoken in Guatemala. Several of these can still be heard around Lake Atitlan where cultural identity is still very strong, despite western influences. Locals wear traje tipica, or 'typical clothes' and carry on life in much the same way as their ancestors, though every so often you'll see a smart phone tucked in their waistbands.
The jumping off point for most place around the lake is a town called Panajachel or Pana for short. The reason Pana is the center for the tourist scene at lake atitlan is because it is one of the most accessible towns on the lake. The main highway runs through it. Pana is also built on an area of the lake that is relatively flat, due to the river valley that it's situated in. For these and other reasons most people traveling to Lake Atitlan will pass through Pana at one point or another.
Within Pana itself there are several things to see and do, including visiting the historic church of Saint Francis of Asissi, with its original facade from the 16th century, visiting the Nature Reserve, attending a Spanish school, and of course shopping.
Within Pana people get around mostly via Tuk Tuks, small motor scooter carriages, that zip around town like red ants. You'd think the tuk tuks would slow down with the bumpy roads, and yet they fly at insane speeds to get you there on time! A tuk tuk should cost you 5 Quetzales in town per person, and 10 for longer rides.
most drivers don't charge for kids.
Pana has a fairly large harbor and a large fleet of public and private boats called Launchas. The launchas will take you to any other town on the lake and run from sun up until sun down. Just be aware that the lake is smooth in the morning and choppy in the evening, and when I say choppy, I mean really choppy!...this is almost always the case.
Most of the towns around the lake have a hustle and bustle about them. There is a palpable energy in the air, and nowhere is this more prevalent than each towns local market. In these markets local merchants buy and sell all sorts of goods. You can find pretty much anything you could ever want in the market. From meat, and fresh produce, to clothes and shoes. In the market there are no set prices and haggling is common. If you're a foreigner though be prepared to pay top dollar!
The schools around lake Atitlan may not look like schools elsewhere, but they are excellent. When the kids play...they play hard, and when they work, they work hard. We were very impressed with the schools in Pana and our kids loved them.
If you visit Lake atitlan, go to Calle Santander, even if you don't intend on buying anything. It is such a fun place to walk and observe the people, and take in the smells, sights, and sounds. If you look like a foreigner, just know...you will be approached by many street vendors! Your two favorite words may become No, Gracias!
As far as things to do in Pana and around the lake, most of the regions tourist draw is for sightseeing. There are of course lake activities, such as kayaking and paddle boarding, but most people come to shop for local handiworks, especially the beautiful weaving that the region is known for. Each town along the lake shore is different. San Marcos for example is known as the spiritual or hippie town on the lake, while San Pedro is the backpacker town. Each place is different and worth visiting. You can also hike up several of the peaks around the lake, including the volcanoes.
Living on Lake Atitlan is an incredible experience and one that you will never forget!
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The Other Guatemala (places you won't believe!)
Guatemala is well known for traditional places like Tikal, Antigua and Atitlan but there are some breathtaking places that most people don't know...places that you won't believe! ...Don't miss this video!
Lake Atitlan, GUATEMALA - Why is it the best place to retire?
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Our Adventure at Lake Atitlan Guatemala
This is the second part of our Guatemalan Adventure. We had a great time at Lake Atitlan and the surrounding towns. This was a culture shock to our kids (in a good way). Thanks for watching and hope you subscribe for future adventures!
Lago Atitlán, qué hacer y cómo llegar al lago más famoso de Guatemala
El Lago Atitlán, conisderado uno de los más hermosos del mundo, es un lugar dónde aún se preservan tradiciones Mayas como el telar de cintura. Continúa leyendo la descripción del video para saber más detalles de cómo llegar y qué hacer en el Lago Atitlán.
-Cómo llegar al Lago de Atitlán:
*Puedes llegar desde Guatemala, Antigua, Quetzaltenango etc, hacia Panajachel y ahí tomas una lancha que te lleve a cualquiera de los pueblitos que están al rededor del lago.
Si vienes de otro país, puedes llegar en avión a Guatemala y de ahí tomar el chicken bus que es el transporte más económico hacia Panajachel o si sales desde Antigua toma un autobús hacia Chimaltenango a una hora y que te costará aproximadamente 5 quetzales, una vez ahí toma otro autobús hacia Sololá que cuesta 20 quetzales y el trayecto es de 2 horas por último toma otro autobús con destino hacia Panajachel con un costo de 5 quetzales. Si deseas algo más rápido y más cómodo está la opción de tomar un shuttle que tiene un costo de $12 dólares aproximadamente, hay otras operadoras que cobran de $20-$25 dólares por persona, por trayecto. Te recogen en tu hotel y te regresan por la tarde.
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-Qué hacer en el Lago de Atitlán
Toma una lancha hacia cualquiera de los pueblitos que están alrededor del lago como: San Pedro la Laguna, San Marcos la Laguna, Santa Cruz la Laguna, Santa Catarina Palopó y San Antonio Palopó y Santiago Atitlán.
También está San Juan la Laguna que fue el que nosotros visitamos, disfrutamos del café guatemalteco producido ahí mismo y además visitamos una cooperativa de mujeres mayas tejedoras que preservan el arte del telar de cintura. Nos mostraron todo el proceso de preparación del algodón, cómo lo tiñen y preparan para comenzar a tejer. Es muy interesante ver la dedicación y paciencia de estas mujeres.
En su tienda hay muchísimas cosas como ropa para dama, caballero y niños, recuerditos, accesorios en fin de tanto no sabrás qué comprarte.
Es un pueblo que se conoce caminando, si te cansas puedes hacer uso de los tuc-tuc que es el taxi local. Hay artesanos y pintores locales que tienes sus galerías abiertas al público y sus cuadros en venta.
-Dónde comer en el Lago de Atitlán
En el Hotel Atitlán se come delicioso y además tienes una vista estupenda desde este lugar. La comida que ofrece es regional e internacional, con alimentos de excelente calidad y muy frescos.
Es un lugar amplio, tranquilo y desde tu mesa alcanzas a ver los volcanes que rodean este majestuosos lago. Aquí comimos una crema de champiñones y como platillo fuerte un lomito de res bastante sabroso acompañado de verduras y para cerrar con broche de oro, un pastel de chocolate buenísimo.
Si aún no tienes hotel, este es una buena opción, cuenta con todos los servicios y alberca climatizada y jacuzzi con vista al lago. Si deseas hospedarte aquí consulta disponibilidad y precios
Si deseas saber más sobre el Lago de Atitlán visita nuestro blog: donde encontrarás más información útil.
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Most Beautiful Hotel on Lake Atitlan
Lush Atitlan is ideally located on a hillside on the shores of spectacular Lake Atitlán in San Marcos La Laguna, Guatemala. We have 7 unique suites and 3 rooms, each one individually designed, with one-of-a-kind art works and locally made furniture. Most of the suites have incredible views of the lake and surrounding volcanoes, as well as a private terrace or balcony, offering guests a harmonious balance with the surrounding nature.
Lush started out as a small boutique hotel (Hotel Aaculaax), but as we had a family of our own we wanted to have a place where guests can stay longer, form real relationships with the local people and have more time to explore the rich Mayan culture. Lush is ecologically minded and offers many services that go beyond a typical apartment rental. At Lush, our guests our welcomed by a team that is available for all your needs. We offer service 24 hours a day. We can help coordinate all your travel needs and guide you toward having fulfilling day trips. At Lush you will find a safe and secure spot to enjoy your stay in San Marcos. San Marcos is particularly interesting for the spiritually minded; it offers numerous healing therapies and courses, as well as yoga and massage. Lush Apartments is an amazing vantage point to explore the Mayan world while enjoying a relaxing and romantic getaway.