Lake Atitlan is breathtaking when looked at at a whole. It is surrounded by volcanos, it has small towns nestled below steep cliffs. But, when you look closely, it’s heartbreaking. The shores are lined with trash. The lake is too polluted to be safe for Swimming. We did the…
I had a private tour, due to not having anyone sign up (actually paid for two tickets). My day started real early with a Guatemala City departure. My driver was wonderful, very informative and funny, which made the 3 hour drive very enjoyable. Once arrived at the lake I was…
We took a day tourfrom Antigua. Started at 5.30am and were back around 9pm. Visited 4 towns around the lake with a guide. The towns looked quite the same but were quite different in other ways. Where one was more of a backpackers party place other was more traditional etc. Very…
Nearly everyone who went to this place describes it as one of the most beautiful spots in the world. It has scenic mountains and lush forests; that’s why it’s a backpacker’s and kayaker’s dream. The coffee is also a topnotch as you would expect from Guatemala. Stay in a hotel…
Located in the Western Highlands of Guatemala, Lake Atitlan has something for you whether you are a backpacker passing through or looking to settle down for a few weeks. The lake is surrounded by several small towns that are all accessible by lanchas (small ferryboats). Many…
