Taken from Jessie On A Journey:
Guatemala’s Lake Atitlan boasts a number of tourist-friendly villages worth exploring. While Panajachel offers chances to hike and interact with wildlife, San Antonio is a Mayan Village known for its weaving and textiles; however, of all the places I visited on the lake, my favorite was undoubtedly San Pedro La Laguna, or San Pedro.
CAFE CULTURE IN SAN PEDRO. PHOTO COURTESY OF MATT STABILE.
A Slower Pace
As soon as you step off the lancha — ferry boats that take you around the lake — your heart rate slows down. It’s the type of place where time stands still and things move on island time, despite the fact San Pedro is not an island. You’ll spend a lot of time lounging in hammocks with a Gallo beer reading a book, sipping coffee and making new friends at cafes, swimming in the lake, strolling through narrow streets and practicing Spanish with the many language students. Try not to get angry when your food takes 30 minutes to arrive; instead sip a “Cuba Libre” and chat with the many other travelers and expats.
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