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The Lake Atitlán area comprises the provinces of Chimaltenango and Sololá (which is where the lake is). The area is mountainous, beautiful and rugged. The vast majority of the inhabitants are indigenous, with the Quiché and Kakchiquel people being the most numerous.
Chimaltenango province does not have much to offer the traveler, but history buffs will not want to miss the ruins at Iximché and Mixco Viejo. The city of Chimaltenango is a medium-sized provincial capital with an interesting castle which serves as the government building but little else of interest.
Sololá province is home to the famous, stunningly beautiful Lake Atitlán. The lake itself is ringed by several small towns and communities, the most noteworthy of which are Panajachel, Santiago Atitlán, San Pedro and San Marcos. The city of Sololá is also worth a stop as you head down to the lake.
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Cerro de la Cruz walk
Facing the lake in the centre of San Pedro head left and stick to the main road all the way to the next settlement, San Juan. Walk through the streets until you are out on the other side of the small
...San Pedro la Laguna, Guatemala
Culture Tour of San Juan
This tour gives you a chance to see how life works in these parts. Head to San Juan the same way as for the Cerro de la Cruz walk and meet the guide in town. He will take you to meet weavers, people
...San Pedro la Laguna, Guatemala
Indigino Nariz walk
This is an extension of the Cerro de la Cruz walk and is a bit of a toughie. The climb heads up the same path but take the left fork at the clearing to start heading up the big hill that towers over
...San Pedro la Laguna, Guatemala
Hiking around Santiago
This walk offers a birds-eye view of the area, but don't expect an idyllic
picture-postcard vista because the town gets in the way. Head
through the streets and you will reach a path up
...Santiago Atitlan, Guatemala
Mayan Sauna
This is a must-do if you are staying in San Marcos, to experience the tradition of the Mayan people first-hand. The sauna is a concrete dome with a wood fire-warmed metal drum inside, on which you ...San Marcos La Laguna, Guatemala
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