![Lake Atitlán, Guatemala cover page.](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/73/691773/3/82147802.OLWGASOO.jpg) Lake Atitlán, Guatemala cover page. |
![Map of Guatemala with the star indicating Lake Atitlán.](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/73/691773/1/82147805.SO57y669.LakeAtitlan1251400x300.gif) Map of Guatemala with the star indicating Lake Atitlán. |
![A road in Panajachel leading to the shoreline of Lake Atitlán.](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/73/691773/3/82145726.vqDVZJr6.jpg) A road in Panajachel leading to the shoreline of Lake Atitlán. |
![A beautiful purple buganvilia was growing on the wall alongside the road.](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/73/691773/3/82145730.vbo1jZzy.jpg) A beautiful purple buganvilia was growing on the wall alongside the road. |
![This cobblestone pedestrian pathway went along the shoreline in Panajachel.](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/73/691773/3/82145734.ztU1qNdl.jpg) This cobblestone pedestrian pathway went along the shoreline in Panajachel. |
![View of Lake Atitlán with some small boats moored along the shoreline.](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/73/691773/3/82145737.oZJF235u.jpg) View of Lake Atitlán with some small boats moored along the shoreline. |
![A view across Lake Atitlán from Panajachel of Volcán Atitlán.](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/73/691773/3/82145739.erojwZuu.jpg) A view across Lake Atitlán from Panajachel of Volcán Atitlán. |
![The lake is shaped by deep escarpments (long steep slopes or cliffs), surrounding it and by 3 volcanoes on the south.](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/73/691773/3/82145742.LMsvunIJ.jpg) The lake is shaped by deep escarpments (long steep slopes or cliffs), surrounding it and by 3 volcanoes on the south. |
![These workmen were making a cobblestone path along the shoreline in Panajachel.](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/73/691773/3/82145744.UZE8dK6a.jpg) These workmen were making a cobblestone path along the shoreline in Panajachel. |
![More boats in Panajachel on the beach with Volcán Atitlán in the background.](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/73/691773/3/82145755.2eTyvfxN.jpg) More boats in Panajachel on the beach with Volcán Atitlán in the background. |
![Close-up of the boats.](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/73/691773/3/82145751.k8gHowsU.jpg) Close-up of the boats. |
![I was boarding another boat (not in this photo) to take a tour of 3 other towns on Lake Atitlán.](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/73/691773/3/82145753.HjBMc7Nf.jpg) I was boarding another boat (not in this photo) to take a tour of 3 other towns on Lake Atitlán. |
![These were my fellow passengers who were in the stern the boat.](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/73/691773/3/82145762.lKz6rqNN.jpg) These were my fellow passengers who were in the stern the boat. |
![The white wake of the boat with mountains in the background.](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/73/691773/3/82145766.PDCqoyt3.jpg) The white wake of the boat with mountains in the background. |
![Our boat driver who was wrapped up to stay warm.](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/73/691773/3/82145768.5iz9IOcM.jpg) Our boat driver who was wrapped up to stay warm. |
![The boat passed by this rocky volcanic shoreline.](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/73/691773/3/82145770.AYN76xmc.jpg) The boat passed by this rocky volcanic shoreline. |
![The girls in the front of the boat were catching some rays.](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/73/691773/3/82145772.BcFTknWP.jpg) The girls in the front of the boat were catching some rays. |
![More rocky volcanic shoreline.](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/73/691773/3/82146365.FNeTmyYI.jpg) More rocky volcanic shoreline. |
![In the distance was our first destination, the town of San Pedro de la Laguna.](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/73/691773/3/82146369.ZTSHZgmQ.jpg) In the distance was our first destination, the town of San Pedro de la Laguna. |
![Another tourist boat was cruising by on our right.](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/73/691773/3/82146371.sARP3RLB.jpg) Another tourist boat was cruising by on our right. |
![View of some of the hotels on the shore of San Pedro.](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/73/691773/3/82146373.fJkt4qsA.jpg) View of some of the hotels on the shore of San Pedro. |
![More of San Pedro including houses on the hill to the right.](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/73/691773/3/82146375.DPGQVtY0.jpg) More of San Pedro including houses on the hill to the right. |
![This is where the boat docked, in front of Nick's Place.](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/73/691773/3/82146379.2aCj4nQM.jpg) This is where the boat docked, in front of Nick's Place. |
![From the dock, was this view of the scenic mountainous coastline of Lake Atitlán.](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/73/691773/3/82146381.4DdHqGK0.jpg) From the dock, was this view of the scenic mountainous coastline of Lake Atitlán. |
![The first thing I found out about San Pedro was how hilly it is and how many steps there are!](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/73/691773/3/82146384.2LA68arn.jpg) The first thing I found out about San Pedro was how hilly it is and how many steps there are! |
![This is one of the hills that I climbed in San Pedro.](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/73/691773/3/82146390.XntfmBxX.jpg) This is one of the hills that I climbed in San Pedro. |
![Had I been smart, I would have hired one of these 3-wheeled taxis to take me up the hill.](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/73/691773/3/82146387.3E1dEqIa.jpg) Had I been smart, I would have hired one of these 3-wheeled taxis to take me up the hill. |
![On the hill, I passed by these three attractive Guatemalan girls.](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/73/691773/3/82146392.gmBnWA3f.jpg) On the hill, I passed by these three attractive Guatemalan girls. |
![Walking down the hill towards me was this Indian woman balancing a load on her head.](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/73/691773/3/82146395.sVi8xPie.jpg) Walking down the hill towards me was this Indian woman balancing a load on her head. |
![Being a Catholic country, signs like this are not uncommon in Guatemala.](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/73/691773/3/82146398.lGj4zdUI.jpg) Being a Catholic country, signs like this are not uncommon in Guatemala. |
![This sign translates that Jesus is the man of San Pedro.](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/73/691773/3/82146401.YEbfNCr9.jpg) This sign translates that "Jesus is the man of San Pedro." |
![A Coca Cola truck in San Pedro.](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/73/691773/3/82146404.Fz7VjTrv.jpg) A Coca Cola truck in San Pedro. |
![Climbing back down the hill, I captured this man painting a billboard.](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/73/691773/3/82146406.hs4LLGn5.jpg) Climbing back down the hill, I captured this man painting a billboard. |
![What he painted really captured the essence of Guatemala.](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/73/691773/3/82146411.Ku3X45m6.jpg) What he painted really captured the essence of Guatemala. |
![I drank some of this excellent coffee when I was there.](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/73/691773/3/82146409.DHRkwofv.jpg) I drank some of this excellent coffee when I was there. |
![After an hour in San Pedro, I headed back to my boat which was on the right.](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/73/691773/3/82146413.VCl50ioZ.jpg) After an hour in San Pedro, I headed back to my boat which was on the right. |
![View of San Pedro as my boat pulled away on Lake Atitlán.](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/73/691773/3/82146415.q2NflwEn.jpg) View of San Pedro as my boat pulled away on Lake Atitlán. |
![My boat passed this man in a small cayuco (canoe).](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/73/691773/3/82146630.zuXBbB4s.jpg) My boat passed this man in a small cayuco (canoe). |
![Another man in a cayuco.](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/73/691773/3/82146635.IVzP8BqL.jpg) Another man in a cayuco. |
![A rocky Lake Atitlán coastal view with a small house.](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/73/691773/3/82146637.9BdbIurM.jpg) A rocky Lake Atitlán coastal view with a small house. |
![Another small, but attractive house on the lake's coast.](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/73/691773/3/82146646.DWLLx4KE.jpg) Another small, but attractive house on the lake's coast. |
![These 2 boys passed by in a kayak. As pale as they were, I hope they used sun block!](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/73/691773/3/82146651.i0eTNOYZ.jpg) These 2 boys passed by in a kayak. As pale as they were, I hope they used sun block! |
![More houses on the rocky coastline of Lake Atitlán.](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/73/691773/3/82146654.JUYicnSt.jpg) More houses on the rocky coastline of Lake Atitlán. |
![View of the town of Santiago with a man in a canoe in the foreground.](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/73/691773/3/82146658.97BJdGYM.jpg) View of the town of Santiago with a man in a canoe in the foreground. |
![In the background was Volcán San Pedro.](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/73/691773/3/82146660.d8EaEpZ1.jpg) In the background was Volcán San Pedro. |
![Another view of Volcán San Pedro with the wake of the boat on the right.](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/73/691773/3/82146665.VM9PLWL8.jpg) Another view of Volcán San Pedro with the wake of the boat on the right. |
![Upon arriving at the town of Santiago, I met this banana lady. I had to pay her to get this photo.](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/73/691773/3/82146669.LXHRBO3R.jpg) Upon arriving at the town of Santiago, I met this banana lady. I had to pay her to get this photo. |
![Shortly thereafter, I saw this chicken man carrying chickens on his back and in his arms.](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/73/691773/3/82146671.mZhjeMJM.jpg) Shortly thereafter, I saw this chicken man carrying chickens on his back and in his arms. |
![While not as much as Panajachel, Santiago had lots of tourists shops like this one with Guatemalan paintings.](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/73/691773/3/82146673.f90QANxJ.jpg) While not as much as Panajachel, Santiago had lots of tourists shops like this one with Guatemalan paintings. |
![A 3-wheeled taxi in Santiago. It was not as hilly as San Pedro was.](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/73/691773/3/82146675.eEzqQ78p.jpg) A 3-wheeled taxi in Santiago. It was not as hilly as San Pedro was. |
![I was impressed by this colonial looking house with many balconies that I saw in Santiago.](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/73/691773/3/82146677.bd1OY2AR.jpg) I was impressed by this colonial looking house with many balconies that I saw in Santiago. |
![There was a real Indian market in Santiago, where Indians shopped, not the tourists.](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/73/691773/3/82146679.3WQXH4ov.jpg) There was a real Indian market in Santiago, where Indians shopped, not the tourists. |
![This lady was picking out fruit at this stand in the Indian market.](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/73/691773/3/82146882.42JcEp6m.jpg) This lady was picking out fruit at this stand in the Indian market. |
![These Indian textiles created a cacophony of patterns and colors!](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/73/691773/3/82146883.roEvVIFV.jpg) These Indian textiles created a cacophony of patterns and colors! |
![A woman and young girl selling what appeared to be corn meal.](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/73/691773/3/82146884.NZSew6Gy.jpg) A woman and young girl selling what appeared to be corn meal. |
![Man cutting coconuts with a big machete knife.](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/73/691773/3/82146885.87sZJYaB.jpg) Man cutting coconuts with a big machete knife. |
![This boy was waiting for a coconut.](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/73/691773/3/82146886.pSwDsnZ6.jpg) This boy was waiting for a coconut. |
![Sandals and many other sundries for sale under the tarpaulin in the Indian Market.](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/73/691773/3/82146887.2WxngWxW.jpg) Sandals and many other sundries for sale under the tarpaulin in the Indian Market. |
![Una dama y cuatro amigos viejos (a lady and four old friends).](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/73/691773/3/82146888.YGg1wFPP.jpg) Una dama y cuatro amigos viejos (a lady and four old friends). |
![Another scene from Santiago's Indian market.](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/73/691773/3/82146889.26rWeGxU.jpg) Another scene from Santiago's Indian market. |
![I had to sneak this picture of these Indian women. People became hostile if you took their picture!](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/73/691773/3/82146890.CAmG3gGu.jpg) I had to sneak this picture of these Indian women. People became hostile if you took their picture! |
![Food vendors in the Indian market.](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/73/691773/3/82146892.YDzHX7R9.jpg) Food vendors in the Indian market. |
![It was crowded in front of this fruit stand.](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/73/691773/3/82146893.J3v3CnW0.jpg) It was crowded in front of this fruit stand. |
![This fully loaded pickup truck passed by me in Santiago.](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/73/691773/3/82146895.a88hReme.jpg) This fully loaded pickup truck passed by me in Santiago. |
![I started walking back down this slope past many of Santiago's tourist shops.](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/73/691773/3/82146896.04N06Odu.jpg) I started walking back down this slope past many of Santiago's tourist shops. |
![There were many bright textiles and tourist items on display in this shop.](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/73/691773/3/82146897.stYqwf6z.jpg) There were many bright textiles and tourist items on display in this shop. |
![This Indian vendor was protecting herself from the sun with her umbrella.](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/73/691773/3/82146898.OrQyQsrX.jpg) This Indian vendor was protecting herself from the sun with her umbrella. |
![As the boat left Santiago, we passed by Lake Atitlán's third volcano, Volcán Toliman.](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/73/691773/3/82146900.p4fFwhDK.jpg) As the boat left Santiago, we passed by Lake Atitlán's third volcano, Volcán Toliman. |
![Another Lake Atitlán view, this one of a man paddling his dingy to a dock.](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/73/691773/3/82146902.Z4LaKEzR.jpg) Another Lake Atitlán view, this one of a man paddling his dingy to a dock. |
![A lone man in a cayuco.](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/73/691773/3/82146903.7iAi8s6F.jpg) A lone man in a cayuco. |
![Another cruise ship which looked similar to the one that I was on.](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/73/691773/3/82146904.5Al9W2gX.jpg) Another cruise ship which looked similar to the one that I was on. |
![In the background was the 3rd town that we visited, San Antonio Palopo.](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/73/691773/3/82147155.mTjJlVyl.jpg) In the background was the 3rd town that we visited, San Antonio Palopo. |
![A closer view of San Antonio as we approached it.](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/73/691773/3/82147157.WElruiVk.jpg) A closer view of San Antonio as we approached it. |
![View from the boat of the cathedral at San Antonio.](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/73/691773/3/82147158.lwsqEFQv.jpg) View from the boat of the cathedral at San Antonio. |
![This sign welcomed us to San Antonio.](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/73/691773/3/82147528.vzAzqiV1.jpg) This sign welcomed us to San Antonio. |
![Upon arrival at San Antonio, there was another hill to climb with lots of steps to get to the cathedral.](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/73/691773/3/82147159.sC8EjgfT.jpg) Upon arrival at San Antonio, there was another hill to climb with lots of steps to get to the cathedral. |
![The town of San Antonio is built on the slope of the hill (or small mountain) overlooking Lake Atitlán.](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/73/691773/3/82147160.hCQKZWBj.jpg) The town of San Antonio is built on the slope of the hill (or small mountain) overlooking Lake Atitlán. |
![View looking up the hill at San Antonio from it's base.](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/73/691773/3/82147162.yulgz8fE.jpg) View looking up the hill at San Antonio from it's base. |
![Since San Antonio appears very wide from below, I took this panoramic photo of it.](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/73/691773/3/82147163.h4WnhKqa.jpg) Since San Antonio appears very wide from below, I took this panoramic photo of it. |
![This steep, cobblestone path lead to the cathedral.](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/73/691773/3/82147164.95OZU1cs.jpg) This steep, cobblestone path lead to the cathedral. |
![Side view of San Antonio from the same height as the cathedral.](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/73/691773/3/82147165.uibUr8pW.jpg) Side view of San Antonio from the same height as the cathedral. |
![View from the base of the cathedral with tourists standing around.](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/73/691773/3/82147166.SOzB1lZo.jpg) View from the base of the cathedral with tourists standing around. |
![These Guatemalan workmen were laying out sand in front of the cathedral.](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/73/691773/3/82147167.aEZ6sar0.jpg) These Guatemalan workmen were laying out sand in front of the cathedral. |
![I have no idea what they were doing! That is Lake Atitlán behind them.](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/73/691773/3/82147174.1B04WJOf.jpg) I have no idea what they were doing! That is Lake Atitlán behind them. |
![Frontal view of the San Antonio cathedral.](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/73/691773/3/82147168.irejF5Oo.jpg) Frontal view of the San Antonio cathedral. |
![I walked down this San Antonio street, although there was not much to see there.](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/73/691773/3/82147169.aL8pKzOd.jpg) I walked down this San Antonio street, although there was not much to see there. |
![Bell tower (with a cracked bell) at the San Antonio cathedral.](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/73/691773/3/82147170.LcXQxRf5.jpg) Bell tower (with a cracked bell) at the San Antonio cathedral. |
![These two Guatemalan men were hanging out next to the bell tower.](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/73/691773/3/82147176.Ybhl4AgO.jpg) These two Guatemalan men were hanging out next to the bell tower. |
![Interior of the San Antonio cathedral. It was simple, but beautiful inside.](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/73/691773/3/82147173.ryvU4F2g.jpg) Interior of the San Antonio cathedral. It was simple, but beautiful inside. |
![Sign for a ceramic shop in San Antonio, which the town is famous for. I bought a ceramic coffee mug at the shop.](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/73/691773/3/82147527.qBSx3Udo.jpg) Sign for a ceramic shop in San Antonio, which the town is famous for. I bought a ceramic coffee mug at the shop. |
![After leaving San Antonio, my tour boat went back to Panajachel, the town where I was staying.](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/73/691773/3/82147529.Jkloq2ne.jpg) After leaving San Antonio, my tour boat went back to Panajachel, the town where I was staying. |
![These two boys were riding in a catamaran as my boat was coming ashore.](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/73/691773/3/82147530.vx6pTa4F.jpg) These two boys were riding in a catamaran as my boat was coming ashore. |
![A family was waiting at the dock when my boat arrived in Panajachel.](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/73/691773/3/82147531.6wl54Kpg.jpg) A family was waiting at the dock when my boat arrived in Panajachel. |
![Panajachel is the largest of the many towns on the shores of Lake Atitlán. It has been overwhelmed by tourists.](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/73/691773/3/82147533.0hKcuGIk.jpg) Panajachel is the largest of the many towns on the shores of Lake Atitlán. It has been overwhelmed by tourists. |
![Almost all of the shops in Panajachel are tourist shops.](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/73/691773/3/82147535.tO97gbSc.jpg) Almost all of the shops in Panajachel are tourist shops. |
![One of many souvenir shops in Panajachel.](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/73/691773/3/82147536.Fv7hsrdT.jpg) One of many souvenir shops in Panajachel. |
![Panajachel's brightly painted buses are called chicken buses because there is a good chance you may ride with one!](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/73/691773/3/82145747.0L9wrdS3.jpg) Panajachel's brightly painted buses are called "chicken buses" because there is a good chance you may ride with one! |
![These 3-wheeled taxis are everywhere in Panajachel as well as in other parts of Guatemala.](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/73/691773/3/82147534.DbXkFrTm.jpg) These 3-wheeled taxis are everywhere in Panajachel as well as in other parts of Guatemala. |
![The taxi passed by me.](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/73/691773/3/82145749.50r6BJZK.jpg) The taxi passed by me. |
![I couldn't resist - that's me in the 3-wheeled taxi!](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/73/691773/3/82147532.x713m9KZ.jpg) I couldn't resist - that's me in the 3-wheeled taxi! |