Lake Atitlan

Surrounded by two volcanoes, and a series of small towns, sits the most beautiful lake I’ve ever seen. This weekend my friend Amanda and I went to Lake Atitlan in Guatemala, and we were both in awe of its size and the amount of breathtaking views it possesses.  The more I see of Guatemala, the more I’m amazed that this country still has such a violent and dangerous stereotype.  Throughout my first three months here I’ve continued to fall in love with the people and the geography of Guatemala.

While we were in Santa Catarina (a small town next to Panahachel on Lake Atitlan) Amanda and I stayed at a bed and breakfast called Nimajay.  The owners, Joe and Kerry, not only guided us into town late at night over the phone, but they completely took care of us the entire time we were there.  We went on a boat tour around the lake, ate at some great restaurants, and relaxed.

Below are some pictures of the bed and breakfast and the lake.