INFORMATION ON SAN ANTONIO PALOPO IN LAKE ATITLAN GUATEMALA

A short drive from Panajachel, San Antonio Polopó is well known for its high-quality weaving. A cooperative was set up by Oxfam and the beautiful pieces of fabric are for sale to the public. Picture property of  Spanish School Tecun Uman

The village is also home to one of the oldest churches in Guatemala, which contains an exquisitely carved wooden sanctuary.

How to get here: Sorry, under construction.

HOTELS

Hotel up to $15 for a double: There is a Peruvian woman that rents rooms; just ask, everybody will tell you where to find her. 

Hotel from $15 to $30 double: Hotel Terrazas --  beautiful lake view, recommended. 

Hotel from $40 to $60 double: Hotel Bella Vista, each bungalow with a lake view, swimming pool and restaurant, beautiful, recommended