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
About two hours away from Guatemala City, you can find Iximche, a small Mayan archaeological site in the western highlands of Guatemala (Tecpán). The well-preserved ruins are the closest Mayan ruins to lake… Continue reading
Looking for things to do in Panajachel, Guatemala? Then you should read this Panajachel bucket list! Panajachel is in the Western Highlands of Guatemala. Panajachel (also called Pana) is a small town on… Continue reading
