Panajachel

Pros: Volcanos, Mayas, jungles, the fabulous lake and the promise of cheap cold beer
Cons: Remote -- can be hard to reach

Pros: Incredible lake and volcanoes, everything inexpensive
Cons: dirty, many tourists

I went to Guatemala over spring break and must say it wasn't the best time. I reached Panajachel with only 4 days left of my trip and while I had only planned to spend one night there, I ended up staying until the very last minute. The place is...

Pros: Breathtakingly beautiful, Cheap
Cons: Lots of tourists

My wife and I recently visited Guatemala. I had previously lived in Guatemala and was anxious to show her some of its beauties. She absolutely loved Lake Atitlan as I imagined she would...since I of course love it too. The lake is amazingly beautiful...

Pros: Best sunset in the western hemisphere
Cons: It might rain

I didn't say it, Aldous Huxley did. But I have to agree. I am sure I am not as well traveled as he was, but Lago Atitlan will forever be burned in my mind as the most incredible natural beauty I have ever seen. The lake is surrounded by three inactive...

Pros: luxuries, great food, great people, lots to do
Cons: sometimes too confortable!!

I have visited Panajachel in three seperate occasions and have lived there for about a year and a half collectively. Panajachel is a magical oasis, filled with something for all budgets. The people are a peaceful blend of tourists, temporary...

Pros: It's absolutely beautiful. The scenery is beautiful and so are the people.
Cons: You won't want to leave

Guatemala is a very special place for me. I go down there to do a lot of mission work. I am from Canada. However, we had a couple of days off so our team went to Panajachel for a break. I remember I was really sick when I went there but as soon as we got...

Pros: fabulous setting
Cons: very touristy town

Just returned from a wonderful visit to the fabulous lake Atitlan. The main destination of Panajachel can easily reached by shuttle from Guatemala City or Antigua (both less than 3 hours) and is the most popular destination in Guatemala. Desirvedely so....