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Introduction
8km (5 miles) S of Panajachel across the lake Set on the southern shores of Lake Atitlán, near the start of a long narrow bay, Santiago de Atitlán is a picturesque Tz'utujil town with a distinct character and fiercely independent streak. S... Continue reading »
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Planning a trip
Getting There By Bus -- There are no express or luxury buses to Santiago de Atitlán. If you're coming by bus, your best bet is to head to Panajachel first, and then catch a boat taxi to Santiago de Atitlán (below). Santiago does have regul... Continue reading »
Atitlan Travel Experiences
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Lago de Atitlan
The buses in Guatemala are all the old Bluebirds we rode in elementary and middle school in the States except each one has a random theme... Continue reading »
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Panajachel, Guatemala
In Panajachel, the main attraction was Lake Atitlan. On the first day at the lake, we all decided to have an active one! The boys de... Continue reading »
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Panajachel, Guatemala
After spending the day in Antigua, my friends and I boarded a van and headed out to the town Panajachel, which is on Lago de Atitlan.&nbs... Continue reading »
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Xela & San Francisco El Alto
Xela is often described as being akin to an grim industrial town in the north of England, which is maybe why I felt so at home in Xe... Continue reading »
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Santa Cruz La Laguna
After San Pedro, I parted from the British and Irish friends I had made. 2 were heading on to Costa Rica, a... Continue reading »
