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Panajachel Travel Guide
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Panajachel © ~*Bomba Rosa*~ |
Overview: The holiday resort town of Panajachel in the highlands has a
large population of long-term hippie foreigners and a distinctly
gringo character, an interesting holiday stop. The stunning lake
setting and breathtaking views of three volcanoes, along with a
relaxed ambience, draws many visitors to explore this town packed
with hotels, small restaurants, lively nightspots and interesting
sights, sounds and smells. It is a good base for excursions to the
more traditional villages around the lake or to relax for a few
days, with shopping, swimming and hanging out in one of the
numerous restaurants or cafés being the main holiday
activities.
Attractions Chichicastenango
Chichi, as it is called, is renowned mainly for its Sunday and
Thursday markets, Sunday being the busiest. A quaint traditional
hill village with cobbled streets and red tiled roofs, it has been
one of the largest centres of Mayan trade since pre-Hispanic... see full details
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