Antigua is a charming colorful cobblestone colonial town only 45 minutes away from Guatemala City. It was our first stop when we landed in Guatemala. With plenty of things to do it will keep you entertained for weeks.
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Lake Atitlan is known to be one of the most beautiful lakes in the world, surrounded by three volcanoes: Volcan San Pedro, Volcan Toliman, and Volcan Atitlan. Tourist have been flocking the area for the past years. Many people come to the area to visit and some end up staying a lifetime. There are many expats from around the world who have established themselves in the Lake Atitlan area, especially in the towns of Panajachel and San Pedro. You really can't blame them...you'd want to stay too if you could!
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One of the reasons we decided to visit Guatemala was to explore Tikal..... the city of Mayan ruins! Tikal is located in the northern part of Peten in Guatemala. It is one of the largest archeological sites of the Mayan civilization. This site is part of the Tikal National Park and it has also been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site as of 1979.
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When visiting the town of Santiago de Atitlan, we were happy to have found Maximon! He is a Mayan Diety highly venerated in the town of Santiago Atitlán. As soon as you set foot in town, you will be asked by locals if you would like to pay him a visit. They are more than happy to show you the way. It is said that Maximon came from Mayan Ancestors. At times Maximon gets visits from 100-200 people in one day, many of them are curious foreigners that want to learn more about him. Even National Geographic payed him a visit!
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Visiting Guatemala for the first time? The first thing you will notice will be the mountainous region along with many volcanoes...37 to be exact. If you are visiting Antigua, you will be able to catch a glimpse of three volcanoes from almost anywhere in the town: Volcan Fuego, Volcan Agua and Volcan Acatenango. The third tallest volcano in Guatemala is Acatenango. It last erupted in 1972 and it has been dormant ever since. You will hear about the "must do" hike to Volcan Acatenango all over town. If you have the chance and you are up to the challenge, we highly recommend it!
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