A LUXURY VACATION TO Lake Atitlán
Leaving Antigua for Guatemala’s verdant highlands is an adventure, passing brightly coloured ‘chicken buses’ and the famous Chichicastenango market (Thursdays and Sundays) en route to volcano-ringed Lake Atitlán.
A setting so enchanting as to inspire the extraordinary worlds in Saint-Exupery’s Le Petit Prince, the shores of the lake are home to a large part of Guatemala’s indigenous communities. Each one has an individual trade, such as back-strap weaving, pottery and beading.
On a private boat, with a local guide, explore the small village, journeying from port to port to piece together the distinctive micro cultures and their people.
Traditional dress is still worn throughout the country and each community showcases its own patterns and colours. A haven for textile-lovers, the intricate handcrafts found in the tiny villages around Lake Atitlán are irresistible from hammocks to bedspreads, handwoven baskets to colourful purses and tablecloths.
WHAT TO SEE AND DO AT LAKE ATITLÁN
Our extensive network of contacts on the ground means we can tailor activities at Lake Atitlán to suit your interests, from community outreach projects and weaving classes to boat trips and visits to craft workshops.
Lake Atitlán is a tranquil paradise, surrounded by verdant mountains, offering serene waters, vibrant culture, and breathtaking vistas.
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