20 Authentic things to do in San Juan La Laguna
San Juan La Laguna is one of the smaller villages around Lake Atitlán, Guatemala and is a great day-trip destination. Here are 20 amazing things you absolutely must do in San Juan La Laguna.
A day trip to the Los Pinos Cooperative in Patanatic, Guatemala
Patanatic is a small rural village, located in the hills by Lake Atitlán in Guatemala. Together with Maya Traditions Foundation, I visited the Los Pinos Cooperative members that work together to create handmade pine needle products as…
A Backstrap Weaving Demonstration at the Waqxaqi’ Kan Cooperative of Chuacruz, Guatemala
As many of you probably know, I volunteered last year at Maya Traditions Foundation (MTF) in Guatemala. During this time, I worked alongside intelligent Mayan women who are now giving back to their own communities and empowering…
Travel Guide Santa Catarina Palopó, Guatemala – things to do, where to sleep, and more
Ever heard about Santa Catarina Palopó? Guatemala is more than Tikal and Antigua! The town of Santa Catarina Palopó on the shores of lake Atitlan in Guatemala is known for its geometric patterns on houses and buildings…
90 Exciting things to do at Lake Atitlán, Guatemala
Looking for exciting things to do at Lake Atitlán, Guatemala? Then you should read this Lake Atitlán bucket list!
Travel Guide San Antonio Palopó, Guatemala – things to do, where to sleep, and more
Planning a visit to San Antonio Palopó, a fairly unspoiled hillside village on the shores of lake Atitlán in Guatemala? Unlike Antigua or Panajachel, you will not find many tourists here and have the chance to explore…
Travel Guide San Lucas Tolimán – Advice on travel, restaurants, nightlife, activities, and more.
San Lucas Tolimán is a small lakeside town around lake Atitlán, Guatemala. It is one of the less-visited towns around the lake, with a 90-95% Highland Maya population. The town offers a real authentic, Guatemala experience, as…
Travel guide San Juan La Laguna, Guatemala
San Juan La Laguna is one of the smaller villages around Lake Atitlán, Guatemala and is a great day-trip destination from Panajachel or San Pedro. It is one of the less-visited towns around the lake, offering a…