San Pedro la Laguna Travel Guide

Across the lake from Panajachel, San Pedro la Laguna is a beautiful pueblo that quite wonderfully captures the essence of Guatemala in one small place and caters to the backpacker scene like no other in Guatemala.  The indigenous peoples and cultural exchange, a bounty of Spanish schools, outdoor activities including mountain climbing, horseback riding, kayaking & hiking, art classes including painting and weaving, international restaurant scene serving local flavors + European, Asian & America cuisine, parties, live music, local celebrations, all night full moon parties, exotic terrain including the waters of Lake Atitlan, dormant volcanos and the beautiful surrounding hillsides, and all this at amazingly affordable prices.  This could be your one-stop place for really delving into Guatemala
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