Guatemala: Lago de Atitlan and Antigua

After two weeks in Xela we left to wallow in a superbly beautiful and clean hotel on a cliff overlooking Lake Atitlan and its rim of volcanoes. The water was surprisingly clear and we were able to swim, kayak and swing from hammocks all day. Roger even had a bout of food poisoning so we got to stay an extra day in luxury with the helpful waiter bringing drinks to the room!

View of Lake Atitlan from Hotel Casa Del Mundo

View of hotel

Kayaking on the lake

From there it was a brief stop in Antigua, mainly to climb the active volcano Pacaya. There we got to have fun with lava, roasting marshmallows, lighting cigarettes, etc. Antigua itself is a beautiful colonial styled city full of ex-pats from the US, which means good coffee and fantastic delis where we even found a quiche. Yum.

Pacaya Volcano

Luisa playing with the lava

Street market and crumbling church, Antigua


The Arch, Antigua