Santiago de Atitalan

Lago Atitalan

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June 10th 2009
Went here for the weekend and stayed in Panahachel (about 2 hours from Antigua). I hired a lanchera for a few hours and got the captain to take me round some of the villages around the lake. First stop was Santiago Atitalan, a small village with a bustling market. Next stop was San Pedro, another small sleepy village. I only had 30 mins here so went for a quick walk round. It all seemed very quiet ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Guatemala » Western Highlands » Panajachel

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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