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The Hike to Indian Nose (and One Epic Sunrise)

One of the more popular (and distinctive) hikes around Guatemala’s Lake Atitlan is the climb to Indian Nose. If the name seems vaguely racist, that’s because it is. The silhouette of the cliffs surrounding Indian Nose roughly resemble the profile of a Mayan face. The peak of these cliffs is Read more…

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By Caitlin, 4 years ago
Guatemala

Rum, Cigars, and Maximon, Santiago Atitlan’s Elusive Deity

Santiago Atitlan is the largest city on the banks of the famous Lake Atitlan in Western Guatemala. It has a large, thriving Mayan community and is significantly less touristy than most of the other Atitlan villages. However, it is a destination famous for one sight in particular: Maximon. Maximon (pronounced Read more…

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By Caitlin, 4 years ago
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Guatemala

Spanish Classes in San Pedro la Laguna, Guatemala

The next stop on our tour of Guatemala was a long one: a full week of Spanish lessons in San Pedro la Laguna. San Pedro la Laguna is one of the larger towns on the banks of the mystical Lake Atitlan and serves as the busiest backpacker hub in the Read more…

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By Caitlin, 5 years ago
Guatemala

San Marcos la Laguna, Lake Atitlan’s Hippie Refuge

Our next stop on Lago de Atitlan was San Marcos la Laguna, a town I had heard mentioned often during my travels in the region. San Marcos is a small Mayan town on the banks of the spiritual lake that has also become a remote haven for hippies. Whatever you’re Read more…

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By Caitlin, 5 yearsNovember 30, 2017 ago
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