You can get your Mayan day sign and a full reading from several daykeepers at the lake. Kaqchikel and Tzu’tujil Maya can do so in Spanish or English, and several non-Maya also do authentic Mayan astrology readings. In San Pedro, check it out at Sina’s Books. In San Marcos, ask at Tienda 2012.
It is even possible to study the Sacred Calendar and Mayan spirituality in San Marcos and San Pedro. For more about Mayan astrology, see Mayan Astrology
One of my all-time favorite breakfast dishes, Biscuits with Sausage Gravy, is now served exclusively at the Blue Parrot Bar and Grill in San Pedro la Laguna. It’s only Q25, and you can get two eggs for only Q5 more.
They also have custom omelets, Eggs Benedict and other economical and tasty breakfasts as well and sandwiches, steaks and sausage. The Blue Parrot Bar and Grill is on 7th Avenue, across from El Barrio Bar. For a review of this restaurant, see the BBlue Parrot Bar and Grill.
In addition to Smokin’ Joes’ barbecue, there will be an Australian Slang Contest and more Aussie-related fun and music.
All at The Deep End Bar in San Pedro la Laguna, from noon until dusk.
Tonight the special home-cooked meal at El Barrio bar is a big plateful of Lasagna. There’s a different special every Tuesday evening, but get there early because serving are limited.
For more info on this bar, see El Barrio Bar.
The past two nights have colder than usual for this time of year. Wind was extremely gusty yesterday, leading to rough boat rides around Lake Atitlan. Definitely bring a light jacket, long sleeve shirt or sweater.
is Cafe Dolphin in San Pedro la Laguna. This upstairs restaurant and bar overlooks Indian Nose from close to the shore. Full menu includes fresh seafood, steaks, Guatemala cuisine. For more info see Cafe Dolphin in San Pedro la Laguna Lake Atitlan
Alegre Pub in San Pedro la Laguna, the town´s original sports bar.
Find out more at San Pedro la Laguna Bars.
Hotel Mikaso was announced as Lake Atitlan’s Hotel of the Month for January 2014, according to the local travel magazine Sol de Atitlan. Hotel Mikaso was selected by Trip Advisor as #1 hotel in San Pedro la Laguna in 2013.
The new Mikaso Day Spa Package includes a massage, facial, hot tub and gourmet lunch on the terrace.
Find out more at Hotel Mikaso.
It´s the first anniversary of The Fifth Dimension, which is now located down the street from Hostel Fe in the zona viva of San Pedro la Laguna. Leave your UFO parked nearby, just in case things get out of control. See Lake Atitlan for more updates on what´s happening at the lake.
This twin-level cruise boat has a swimming deck, music, discount drinks and barbeque from Smokin’ Joese. It departs from the private dock at Bar Fe in the zona viva on Wednesdays at 12:30 and returns at 5:30. Tickets are Q50 in advance, Q60 on the day.
See San Pedro la Laguna for more San Pedro news.
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