PANAJACHELIts main port is Tzanjuyú, many hotels in the town, restaurants, recreation areas that are used by tourists from around the world, Lake Atitlan nominated for being the seventh wonder of the world 'its contemporary history in the 60 is known that the small town attracted international tourists. Many came from liberal hippie movement this time, some of these visitors decided to settle in the town of Panajachel. Now day's people returned to flourish and is one of the main tourist centers.
The biggest town is Panajachel, much visited by tourists from around the world is a destination in the Guatemalan country. Its history and its indigenous cultural development makes it a unique place in the world.
Among its various villages conservation of different pre-Columbian indigenous dialects makes it a very impressive place within their communities, their main attraction is the work developed by its artisans, with its colorful designs on fabric, ceramics and ornaments you gives the native tone of the Latin America of the colony. ACTIVITIES There are many cultural opportunities available in the different villages, you can visit three villages in one day where you can visit the looms, ceramic factory and farm tour, plus water activities, you can contact the hotel for more information How to get there:.
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Atitlan LakeLake Atitlan is the deepest lake in Central America, 340 meters. It is approximately 12 x 5 km, with about 20 km3 of water. Atitlán is technically an endorheic lake because it does not drain into the ocean, but the substantial leaks feeds two nearby rivers. It has the form of deep surrounding cliffs and three volcanoes on its southern flank. The lake basin is of volcanic origin, filling an enormous caldera formed by an eruption 84,000 years ago. The culture of cities and towns around Lake Atitlan is influenced by the Maya people. Inhabited by small indigenous villages. located about four hours from the capital of Guatemala City.
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