Hiking around Santiago

Lake Atitlan as seen from the hills over 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 the tree-filled hill which

leads to the viewpoint, where you can overlook Volcan San Pedro, the bay and

the concrete mass of Santiago. Ask the guide to take the route down through

the more traditional part of town and take a poignant look at one area where

the 2005 mudslides decimated the community. The tourist centre is now closed

but guides can be found around the dock area.

Time: One hour. A guide will cost you around Q30-40.

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