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Start here for my newest Lake Atitlán guides, honest travel tips, and personal stories from a month of slow travel by the lake. These posts will help you plan the practical details while giving you a real feel for what traveling through Guatemala is actually like.
- Lake Atitlán, Guatemala : Rainy Season Guide
I spent a full month at Lake Atitlán in August, right in the heart of rainy season. Most mornings were bright blue and calm: I’d drink my coffee with volcano views, answer a few emails, and still have time to jump on a lancha before the clouds rolled in. By late afternoon, the lake would… - Ultimate Guide: San Marcos La Laguna, Lake Atitlán, Guatemala
San Marcos La Laguna was my home base at Lake Atitlán, the little village where I stayed for a month as a digital nomad and solo female traveler. I didn’t just pass through for a couple of nights. I worked here, walked the same paths every day, shared smiles with the villagers, and my favorite… - 15 Best Things to Do in Lake Atitlán, Guatemala
I spent a full month in San Marcos La Laguna at Lake Atitlán, Guatemala, as a digital nomad and solo female traveler. I didn’t come here to tick off a checklist. I came to feel the place, to find the best things to do in Lake Atitlán that not only fill your camera roll, but… - How to Get to Lake Atitlán from Guatemala City: The Ultimate Guide
You’ve just landed at La Aurora International Airport in Guatemala City with one thing on your mind: volcano views, a dreamy lake, those famous Lake Atitlán sunrises. Now the big question: how do you actually get from Guatemala City to Lake Atitlán? This guide walks you through all the main options: private transfer, shared shuttle,…
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