New at Hotel Mikaso in San Pedro la Laguna

Pub Quiz Returns to El Barrio Bar Every Wednesa

The legendary El Barrio Pub Quiz returned from the land of the living dead last Wednesday, and  the next one is tomorrow night’s. Starts around 7 PM. Super prizes and drink specials.

Scottish Independence Vote Day Party at Alegre Pub in San Pedro, Lake Atitlan

Alegre’s Pub has all-Scottish food, films and drink specials to celebrate the vote on Scotland’s independence. That’s this Thursday, September 18.

All-you-can-eat Barbecue at Maya Moon Lodge in #Tzununa

The Saturday barbecue starts at noon every Saturday at this cliffside three-level in Tzununa #Atitlan. Great drink specials and beer deals too!

It’s a five-minute boat ride from San Marcos. See their site at Maya Moon Lodge.

New Schedule at El Barrio Bar

After reopening parties last week with a new owner and staff, El Barrio has a new schedule of events and promotions. (But it’s still San Pedro la Laguna’s top hangout for locals.)

Monday: Wings Night. Q2 wings when you spend at least Q25 on drinks.

Tuesday: Pub Quiz at 7 PM.

Wednesday: Nestor’s Night. New meal every week.

Thursday: Noche de Chapin, with Mayan Cuisine.

Friday: Curry Night

Saturday: Champagne Brunch with Build Your Own Omelete Bar, 9 AM-1 PM. Steak Night at 6 PM.

Sunday: Industry Recovery Night. Drink specials for local staffers.

El Barrio now opens at 9 AM daily and will soon serve breakfast.

See Lake Atitlan Bars for more about the nightlife scene in San Pedro.

The San Pedro la Laguna Festival of 2014

Everyone’s getting revved up for the Feria de San Pedro at #LakeAtitlan. They’re setting up booths in the streets today and the rides are on the way. I’ll update this post with details and specific dates for the festival. Until then, see Lake Atitlan for more info on things to do here.

El Barrio Bar Reopens on Friday, Summer Solstice Party is on Saturday

The grand reopening of El Barrio Bar in San Pedro la Laguna take place on June 20 at 6 PM. Lots of drink and food specials are planned.There’s a new cook in town, Rick, and San Pedro’s top bartender, Eric, who poured the first King Kong Cuba at Barrio years ago, is back at the bar.

The Summer Solstice party starts with a solstice ceremony on Saturday at 6 PM. For more info on the local bar scene, see San Pedro Nightlife.

A pre-Grand Opening Party on Thursday night packed the house with locals, all glad to see the place open again and with an excellent staff.

Where to Watch the World Cup in San Pedro la Laguna

Soccer fans in San Pedro will converge on at Alegre Pub, San Pedro la Laguna”s original sports bar, day in and day out starting June 12, for FIFA’s World Cup games.

No, Alegre Pub is not showing Terry Gilliam’s film Brazil every night in June — Alegre Pub is showing the World Cup games.

During each game, you get a free beer when you buy a Bacon and Cheeseburger. A wide variety of other drink and food specials will make this the top place to watch the World Cup at Lake Atitlan as well as the lovely town of San Pedro la Laguna. The wraparound arrangement of big ass TVs is another good reason to watch the games at Alegre. Great beer prices, even on imported beer, is another.

Find out about the other bars that give this town the title of “Nightlife Capital of Lake Atitlan” at Nightlife Atitlan.

Fiesta in San Marcos la Laguna

The annual fiesta in San Marcos la Laguna is happening right now, so hop on the next boat and head on over. This fiesta lasts all weekend. For more about this part of Lake Atitlan, see San Marcos la Laguna News.

Cacao Ceremony at 5th Dimension in San Pedro la Laguna

This event takes place on April 9, Wednesday at 12:30. The Fifth Dimension is in San Pedro la Laguna’s zone viva, between Hostel Fe and the Orbita Spanish School, at Lake Atitlan, Guatemala.

Cacao was a beverage of the Mayan gods.

The ceremony is on  10 Jaguar in the Mayan Sacred Calendar. Jaguar is a sign of inner strength and the sign most likely to attain the highest levels of spirituality.