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Activities in Panajachel & the Atitlan
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school studying there's loads to do and see. Transport, by bus and boat, is easy to
use and very frequent. You can even have a class during an activity so that your teacher
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 Internet Studio |
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You
can stay in contact by using our Internet facilities. You can check email and browse
websites as you please. We also provide WIFI access so that you can connect your laptop to
the Internet whilst relaxing in our fabulous garden. You will have everything you need at
your finger tips.
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Eco Walk |
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Just
15 minutes from our school you can visit the beautiful San Buenadventuras de Atitlan
Nature Reserve. Whilst strolling amongst the luxuriant forest plants and trees you
can see waterfalls, monkeys, "pisote", eagles, butterflies and more. TOP
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Boat Trips |
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An absolute
must when you are in Panajachel is to take a boat trip or two across Lago de Atitlan. It's
about 45 minutes to Santiago Atitlan, the second largest lakeside town, on the other side.
But you can also visit some of the smaller villages such as Santa Cruz, San Marcos, San
Juan and San Pedro La Laguna. And wherever you are you get incredible views of the
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Mayan Cave |
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Experience
local traditions by visiting a Mayan cave that's been in continual use for at least the
past 1000 years. The cave is still a place of ritual and is often adorned with
flowers and candles. Animal sacrifices are also made on special religious
occasions. Near to Panajachel, you can go by bus, or climb there if you prefer the
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Volcano Climb |
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For fantastic views of the
lake a 3 hour climb will take you to the summit of Volcan San Pedro at 3020m.
Returning to the base takes about 2 hours! Normally at weekends, this day trip
involves taking a boat across the lake and then making the accent with the help of a local
guide. We charge $10 per student to cover the cost of transportation and the guide. TOP
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Shopping Trip |
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At your
request other activities may be planned. For example, instead of a formal class you
may wish your teacher to accompany you on a shopping trip in Panajachel or a visit to one
of the many Mayan villages which boarder the lake.
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Mayan Dancing |
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Join in
Mayan dancing with your fellow students - instruction will be provided by the teachers
who, all being local Mayan people, can explain the cultural import of particual dances. TOP
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Chichicastenango Market |
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Just a short
drive up into the highlands from our school is Chichicastenango (or Chi Chi). This village
offers a fabulous day out visiting their colourful market. The locals wear traditional
dress and the atmosphere is like nothing you have ever experienced before. Market day is
Thursday and Sunday. At Easter its held on Wednesday. Handicrafts are brought to
Chichicastenango from all over the central Guatemalan region and include cloths, bags,
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Cycling |
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A perfect way to get around is
by bicycle. You can hire mountain bikes from our School or from other businesses in the
town. The more intrepid will be avle to cycle rounf part of the lake to visit some of the
smaller Mayan villages.
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