Panajachel tourist information
Panajachel is picturesquely nestled in the Guatemalan highlands providing breathtaking views of three volcanoes and Lake Atitlan. The volcanoes, Toliman, Atitlan and San Pedro create an awesome backdrop. Panajachel is the doorway to explore all the indigenous villages around Lake Atitlan. Santiago Atitlan, Santa Catarina Palopo, San Pedro, San Marcos, Santa Cruz, Jaibalito, San Juan, San Lucas Toliman and San Antonio Palopo, all are famous for its women weavers and their typical clothes.
During the period of the Spanish conquest of Guatemala, the shores of the lake were the scene of the great battle in which the Spanish and their Cakchiquel allies defeated the Tzutuhils. The Spanish set up a church and monastery in Panajachel soon afterward, and used the town as a center for converting the Indians of the region to the Catholic faith. The original facade of the church stills stands, and is one of the gems of the colonial style in Guatemala.
Panajachel, or Pana as it is called by many locals, is a town full of interesting sights, sounds, and smells. The town has numerous hotels and is full of quality restaurants and interesting nightspots. During the day you can visit the surrounding villages, enjoy the breathtaking views of the volcanoes that surround the lake or visit Panajachel's busy market street (Calle Santander). It is one of the best places in Guatemala to shop for souvenirs.
Panajachel aerial map
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