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New Prize at El Barrio’s Pub Quiz Wednesday Night

Besides prizes for first, second and third places, El Barrio will now award another prize for the Pub Quiz team with the best name. Starts at 7:30 PM.

Ruby Tuesday in San Pedro: Bar and Restaurant Specials

Weekly and Special Events

El Barrio just added Beef and Vegetable Pot Pies to the Tuesday night home-cooked meal special. Starts at 6 PM, and don’t be late, as portions are limited.

Get a free tequila shot with every beer at Alegre Pub tonight. That’s because it is Mexican night, with discounts on Mexican beers (San Pedro’s biggest selection) and cocktails.

Special Events in San Pedro Today

Opera at Hotel Mikaso

Classical singing, pianso and opera by Louis Maire Beachamp at 7 PM. Plus gourment dining.

Boccie and Burgers: Petanque Competition in San Pedro

Win a Bottle of Tequila at the Pool Party!

First prize at Thursday’s boccie ball (Petanque) is a bottle of Tequila. It takes place January 24 at The Deep End Bar and Pool (la piscina formerly known as Prince), next to the dock for boats to Santiago. The party goes from noon to 5 PM, and the boccie ball game starts at 2.

Burgers and Drink Specials

Smokin’ Joes’ BBQ will cook up the burgers that made him Joe famous. Q10 Brahvas.

The event is in collaboration with El Barrio Bar, Mr. Mullet’s Hostel and Hotel/Restaurante Fe, all in San Pedro.

For more news about things to do at Lake Atitlan, visit Lake Atitlan.

New Restaurant in San Pedro la Laguna

The Fifth Dimension Restaurant Now Open

The town’s latest restaurant on the Seventh Avenue side just opened across the street from El Barrio. The Fifth Dimension has breakfast, drinks and other thing in a very chill space. Don’t miss the Home-made Ginger with dark rum!

See Lake Atitlan for more travel tips.

San Pedro Parties Tonight

16th Birthday Party for San Pedro Spanish School

The party goes from 7-12 tonight, with live music by Toni y sus Amigos. A beer costs Q8, or Q20 for a liter of Brahva Extra. Other drink and food specials, too.

More Parties All Day and Night

There’s live Latino piano music at Hotel Mikaso, 7 PM. Plus Q15 Sangria and Bruschetta.

Zoola’s All-day Mini-Festival kicks off by the pool at 2 PM, with Happy Hour all day. Heard good things about the curry at The Clover on Curry Night, every Friday.

In the zona viva, Alegre’s Pub offers Q4 Cuba Libres (that’s right, just 50 cents US) and Q20 liters.

For all the nightlife action, see Lake Atitlan Nightlife.

Grand Opening of Restaurante Fe in San Pedro

New Dining Spot in San Pedro la Laguna

The offical grand opening party for Restaurant Fe takes place starting at 6 tonight. It’s a curry buffet (Fe is already well-known for its curries in San Marcos) for Q50. The restaurant is across the street from the new Hotel Fe, at the former site of Villa Azul in the zona viva.

Weather at the Lake Today

Lots of white caps, so batten down the hatches if planning to take a boat across Lake Atitlan as of noon today. The weather has turned a bit cooler the past few days, even though they have been quite sunny.

San Pedro Hotels and Hostels

Hotel Prices in San Pedro la Laguna

These prices for hotel and hostel rooms and dormitories were updated today.

Casa Atitlan (formerly Jarachik)

Rooms: Off season $7-$8 US, high season $14-$28 US for room. Dorms: off season $6-$7, high season, $6-$7. Email: Phone: 502-7721-8319

Hotel Mikaso

All rooms have private bath. Room with view Q280 ($35). Without view, Q195 ($24.50). Dormitory: Q60 ($7.5) per person) Phone: 502-7721-8232

Hostel Zoola

Double occupancy rooms without bath, Q45 per person. With bath, Q50 per person. Dormitories that sleep up to six, no bunk beds, Q35 per person.

For more info on lodging at the lake, see Lake Atitlan Hotels.

Farewell Party for Dee and Mario at Yo Mama’s Casa Today

It is also a Back to School Party, so the official costume will be a school uniform. The party goes from 6-11 PM, with Q10 tequila shots and beer. Drink and food revenues go to two Lake Atitlan charities for local kids.

Yo Mama’s Casa Managers Leaving Soon

After seven months of turning Yo Mama’s Casa into one of the most popular hostels in San Pedro la Laguna, Mario and Dee say that January 31 will be their last day. The owner of the property is taking over. But they’ll be back after a vacation. So come on down and party with them at Yo Mama’s tonight.