72
Safety Score
35
Internet Score
$200
Avg Rent/mo
20°C
Avg Temp
About Santiago Atitlán
Santiago Atitlán is the most indigenous town on Lake Atitlán, maintaining deep Tz'utujil Maya traditions. The town is famous for Maximón (also called Rilaj Mam), a syncretic deity worshipped with offerings of cigars, rum, and candles. The Friday market is one of the most authentic in Guatemala. Santiago also has a powerful history as the first community to expel the military during Guatemala's civil war.
Highlights
- Maximón shrine
- Tz'utujil Maya traditions
- Friday market
- Traditional clothing
- Civil war history
Best For
Culture seekersAnthropology enthusiastsMarket loversHistory buffsOff-the-beaten-path travelers
Nearby Attractions
- Maximón shrine visit
- Friday market
- Church of Santiago
- Cerro de Oro hike
- Weaving workshops
Cost of Living
- Basic room$100-200/mo
- Maximón visit + offering$5-10
- Market meal$2-4
- Boat to Panajachel$2-3
- Traditional textile$30-80
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