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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