Across the lake from a pier in San Marcos

Lake Atitlan

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November 25th 2006
We decided to kill some time by Lake Atitlan before our flight out to Peru. The Lake is one of Guatemalas main attractions and it was easy to see why. It was beautiful. We headed from Panajachel, where all the buses arrive, to San Pedro. It was a very bumpy 30 minute boat ride to get there. San Pedro is a travellers hangout, where roast spuds can be bought, and English football was watched. Ye ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Guatemala » Western Highlands » Lago de Atitlán

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The Maya civilization flourished in Guatemala and surrounding regions during the first millennium A.D. After almost three centuries as a Spanish colony, Guatemala won its independence in 1821. During the second half of the 20th century, it experience... ... read more