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Re: water-filter projects near Atitlan

by vittoret 28 May 2012

[Here is a link|http://mayanfamilies.org/WaterFilters] to "Mayan Families" water filter program. This NGO home base is located in Panajach…
RE: Flores

by giopassarelli 28 May 2012

There are two hotels inside the park in Tikal, both are rather comfortable lodges. Staying one or two nights depends on how much you…
RE: Where to go in Guatemala?

by hennaLisa 26 May 2012

What serendipity! We were just thinking about adding Honduras to the trip, or maybe El Salvador. Thanks for the tip. I'll look into it…
RE: Lake Atitlan safety issues on the road to San Pedro La Laguna

by Aloysius 21 May 2012

amoai, be aware that Panajachel has two docks. You need to tell the shuttle driver to drop you off at the dock for launchas to San Pedro.…
RE: Lake Atitlan safety issues on the road to San Pedro La Laguna

by amoai 21 May 2012

So you suggest that taking the "Chicken bus" from Guatemala City to Panajachel is safer? Since I'm arriving to Guatemala city at around…
Re: Lake Atitlan safety issues on the road to San Pedro La Laguna

by panerian 21 May 2012

Perhaps knowing the past better than the others I can lend some insight as to whether Guatemala is more or less dangerous than before.…
RE: Lake Atitlan safety issues on the road to San Pedro La Laguna

by Aloysius 20 May 2012

amoai, the most usual way to get to San Pedro la Laguna is by shuttle to Panajachel and public launcha across the lake to San Pedro. Upon…
Re: Panajachel or Antigua first?

by blahblahblah98 19 May 2012

i am writing a story, and my character is going from Flores to either Antigua or Panajachel. Which one should I send it to?
Lake Atitlan safety issues on the road to San Pedro La Laguna

by humanosviajando 18 May 2012

WARNING To anyone traveling in the Lake Atitlan area. On Sunday May 13 I was one of the victims of an armed robbery on the road between…
Re: 12-day Yucatan trip in Mexico and Guatemala

by rakso79 10 May 2012

Just wanted to thank everyone who provided input regarding the trip, and I thought the best way was to post a quick summary of how it…
RE: safety in Guatemala

by paulschmidtart 30 April 2012

You might think steve is joking but here is a recent photo of him coming out of a church in Panajachel. http://www.visualphotos.com/photo/1…
Re: Buying books

by katje 28 April 2012

I agree, your best bet is probably a kindle. Don't know if you can get new books on it in Guatemala, but you can just load it up with…
Re: 1 Week in Guate Itin Q's and unique experiences

by mjaguilar 27 April 2012

Hi! In this time of the year Taca is having flight sales to travel around CA, so I think the air ticket to Tikal is around $230. Tour…
RE: 1 Week in Guate Itin Q's and unique experiences

by hopefulist 27 April 2012

It's fun to explore Tikal on your own, too, especially if you've read up about it in advance. With a really awesome guide it's even better.…
Re: Transportation from lake Atitlan to Coban

by mjaguilar 23 April 2012

Shuttles can be sooo expensive. I would rather take any bus from Panajachel to Guatemala City (there's lots of companys an prices) and…
Honduras/Guatemala trip report and Spanish Schools

by debsuk 23 April 2012

Hi Everyone, Thanks to everyone on these boards who always has great advice and feedback, so am posting my report in the hopes it may…
Trip Report - Honduras/Guatamala and Spanish Schools

by debsuk 23 April 2012

Hi Everyone, Thanks to everyone on these boards who always has great advice and feedback, so am posting my report in the hopes it may…
RE: Transportation from lake Atitlan to Coban

by barrdaphna 22 April 2012

"take a direct microbus shuttle". That’s exactly my question. Where can I find this shuttle? From Panajachel ? Or I must get to Chichicast…
Transportation from lake Atitlan to Coban

by barrdaphna 21 April 2012

Hi, Can u tell me which is the best way to reach Coban (Lanquin) from Panajachel (Guatemala)? Thanks in advanc
RE: shuttles from SCLC to Xela or other points in Guatemala

by hopefulist 20 April 2012

In 2010 I took a shuttle from SC to Panajachel and from San Pedro La Laguna to SC. I set up the 1st leg with Touristicos Chiapas in Casa…
RE: to Montebello lakes and Panajachel from San Cristobal de Las Casas

by heyduke 20 April 2012

#4 that is a good idea, but it may be difficult to get a ride to Guatemala from Montebello.
RE: to Montebello lakes and Panajachel from San Cristobal de Las Casas

by mclarjh 20 April 2012

It seems to me upon looking at a map of the area that if you're going to Lago Montebello, you're already halfway to the Guatemala border…
RE: Opportunity to travel to Cambodia

by salud 20 April 2012

I have had many tangles with HHI .For example in Guatemala, I tried to to get help for for a family that I was in dire straits, quadraple…
RE: to Montebello lakes and Panajachel from San Cristobal de Las Casas

by RobertSDF 19 April 2012

Good advice from duke. Many on Guadalupe but few around the park. You can price shop but from what I have seen, not much difference.…
RE: to Montebello lakes and Panajachel from San Cristobal de Las Casas

by heyduke 19 April 2012

Walk up Calle Guadalupe Real and you will find about 5 or 6 tour operators. The one I have used is Otissa. They will only take you to…