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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 panerian 18 May 2012

The roads connecting the towns along the southern perimeter of Lake Atitlan has always been dangerous for holdups. Specifically the road…
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: Festival in Santiago Atitlan

by lighghts 07 May 2012

Excellent~ I'll be in Atitlan then as well. If anyone has info about what the festival in Santiago has to offer (e.g., if there's a proce…
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: santiago atitlan hotel

by hopefulist 22 April 2012

I don't use the LP guide but the Rough Guide lists (+the good value+) Hotel lago de Atitlán (+in the centre of town+) with this number:…
RE: travel from Antigua/GUA airport to Chichicastenango + hotels there

by hopefulist 10 April 2012

I agree re: best shopping in Pana, but if you see just the piece you want in Nebaj or Chajul - buy it. I bought a very tiny and very used…
Re: How many days to see Lake Atitlan?

by AtitlanAngel 02 April 2012

If you are coming from Antigua , most probably you will arrived end of the morning so you won't be able to take the boat tour of 3 villages.…
Re: Realistic one-week itinerary for Guatemala

by Paxton 22 March 2012

I like Chichi a lot and I am not a shopper. I do like to arrive the day before and leave the morning after. Setup and teardown is very…
First-timer to Guatemala - ?'s re ATM/TC, camera, weather

by LibertyBelle 07 January 2012

I'm heading to Guatemala for about 3 weeks and have a couple of questions... I've traveled extensively (about a year total) around Southe…
Itinerary in Guatemala -- July 2012

by kargesman 02 January 2012

Hello, Would like your opinion on this 15 day trip to Guatemala we worked to put together using a driver/guide and car for July 2012.…
RE: Chickenbus Antigua to Panajachel

by anyone101 28 December 2011

so figured chickenbus would be the cheapest option. Yes it is. Roughly Q10 per hour or 80-100km. Ask other passengers and have…
RE: Spanish School Immersion Experiences

by vittoret 15 December 2011

If you go to Eco School in Santiago Atitlan I'd love to hear how it turns out. They have a sister school in San Juan la Laguna, and recently…
Re: Well, now I am worried

by panerian 02 December 2011

If you believe the travel advisories of the U S Consulate you might as well stay at home because acording to them any place is dangerous.…
Lake Atitlan - Antigua - Tikal - Yaxha trip report

by jkow321 29 November 2011

I copy my trip report from TA (as jjj3) here, since I used both to plan our trip. Thank you guys for advice, especially Mayaruins for…
ITINERARY FOR GUATEMALA

by janeywhite 01 August 2011

I am hooing to get to Guatemala/Honduras in January or February and will only have 12-14 days. I really want to see Tikal and Copan plus…
RE: Question about San Pedro la Laguna, Guatemala...

by hopefulist 01 July 2011

Guess I feel that "best place for immersion" varies by personality and learning style and is least well judged by folks who already speak…
RE: Question about San Pedro la Laguna, Guatemala...

by Aloysius 01 July 2011

To the best of my knowledge Santiago Atitlan doesn't have, and never did have, much in the way of qualified language teachers. I think…
RE: Question about San Pedro la Laguna, Guatemala...

by vittoret 01 July 2011

Why is Santiago Atitlan so rarely mentioned? Not at all on this post, and not so much on other posts addressing similar subjects. It…
RE: Guatemala safety

by vittoret 08 June 2011

I've only taken taxis in Antigua, Xela, San Pedro La Laguna and Santiago Atitlan, so my experience is limited. But I often take them after…
RE: Driving Around Lago Atitlan To Get To San Pedro la Laguna?

by braxman 06 June 2011

We have driven several times between Santiago Atitlan and San Pedro la Laguna over the last couple of years - coming in either direction…
RE: Driving Around Lago Atitlan To Get To San Pedro la Laguna?

by Aloysius 05 June 2011

I hope you have a map of some sorts so you can see the towns we are talking about. Maybe you can find something online. Or find a Lonely…
Re: road side robberies

by panerian 23 May 2011

# 8 I am frequently in my Jeep in that area and if you want to start counting there must be a dozen ways to get there but like you said…
RE: road side robberies

by vittoret 23 May 2011

Setting aside the robbery - or not - issue for a moment: Last August I arrived at Lago Atitlan, from Antigua to San Pedro la Laguna, and…