Gretchen Stuppy CarlsonSanta Catarina Palopó might be the closest village to Panajachel on the lake, but don’t mistake proximity for similarity. This small, steep-streeted town on the…
Lake Atitlan is one of my favorite lakes to explore around the world (right up there with Lake Bled in Slovenia). Lake Atitlan is a…
Every town along the shore of Lake Atitlan, Guatemala has it’s own culture and vibe and San Marcos is no exception. San Marcos in Lake…
Slowly but surely, San Juan La Laguna has become one of the most visited villages on Lake Atitlán. When we visited in 2026, it seemed…
Located on the southwestern shore of Lake Atitlán, San Pedro La Laguna rests in the shadow of the San Pedro Volcano and packs a lot…
Located on the eastern corner of Lake Atitla, Panajachel is truly the entrance to the amazing towns of Lake Atitan. While many people pass through…
One of my favorite hikes on the list of the 52 with a view, Mount Potash is located right next to another great hikes –…
Strung between the towns along Lake Atitlan is a cliffside trail that offers incredible views. The hike from Santa Cruz to Jaibalito Trail follows the…
Lake Atitlan is one of my favorite places in Guatemala and I love it so much I’ve been there twice. The last time we went…
Lake Atitlan is a gorgous lake in Guatemala ringed by Volcanos with twns dotting the shoreline. If you are looking for something adventurous to do…