Are you traveling or moving to Guatemala? Do you know how much money you will need there to maintain your current standard of living? What do things cost in Guatemala? After spending five… Continue reading
It has been eight months since I moved to Guatemala. I still remember when I arrived in this diverse country. By not preparing my trip and just traveling to Guatemala with an open-minded… Continue reading
Panajachel is a small town located on the North shore of Lake Atitlán in Guatemala. Panajachel (also called Pana or Gringotenango) is one of the major tourism areas in Guatemala. The sunsets from… Continue reading
What to do in Panajachel? Panajachel is in the Western Highlands of Guatemala. Panajachel (also called Pana or Gringotenango) is a small town on the North shore of Lake Atitlán and is one… Continue reading
In December, I reserved a backstrap weaving class with Maya Traditions Foundation, a nonprofit social enterprise that aims to empower women artisans, their families, and their communities through Fair Trade and Social Programs… Continue reading
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… Continue reading
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… Continue reading
After a three-hour bus ride from Guatemala City in Panajachel I reached hotel San Buenaventura de Atitlán, a quiet retreat along the shore of lake Atitlán. The organic gardens and forest of the… Continue reading
MayAchik is an eco ho(s)tel located in San Juan La Laguna, Atitlan where you can enjoy a peaceful retreat in a natural environment. Are you looking to escape the hustle and bustle of the… Continue reading
It has been two months since I arrived in Guatemala. Spending most of the time in Panajachel, I was looking for a different experience and a different place to unwind nearby lake Atitlán.… Continue reading
Ever since I arrived in Panajachel, Guatemala, two months ago, I’ve been hearing about the famous town feria in Panajachel. Wondering how this feria would be and what people actually commemorate during this… Continue reading
Last weekend author Daphne celebrated Guatemala’s Independence Day in Panajachel! On 15 September 1821, Guatemala City proclaimed independence from Spain. Year after year, the independence is widely celebrated with prideful festivities and traditions.… Continue reading
