We started our day with tortillas and cream cheese for breakfast, using leftovers from dinner the night before. At the market we also picked up orange juice and a strawberry drink for me. With an 80% chance of rain predicted starting at noon, we decided to get an early start.
We walked down to the boat docks and caught a water taxi to San Pedro La Laguna for 25 quetzals each (about $3). The water taxis travel between the towns around Lake Atitlán and hold about 20 passengers below deck. The ride was quite an experience—the boat sped across the waves and you had to hold on tight. I felt like my butt might end up bruised!
Once in San Pedro La Laguna, we walked around a bit. It already felt nicer than Panajachel—less busy and less touristy—with murals and Guatemalan vendors throughout town.
From there we walked about 15–20 minutes to San Juan La Laguna, known as the artistic town. Three well-known streets—the Street of Umbrellas, the Street of Sombreros, and the Street of Cultural Icons—are filled with colorful displays and murals. The village also has several textile cooperatives where we watched women weaving beautiful, colorful pieces. I ended up buying a scarf from one of the co-ops.
We stopped for lunch before heading back. Scotty had a typical meal-of-the-day plate with shrimp, fries, guacamole, tortillas, and a cranberry drink. I had chicken fajitas with vegetables and salad, along with a pineapple smoothie—everything was delicious.
After lots of walking, we headed back to the boat launch for another thrilling ride across the lake. Back at our Airbnb we relaxed for a while, then went out for a light dinner—rosé wine and a huge slice of bread pudding, which was really good. We even saved a piece for breakfast.
I finished the day with 28,858 steps—tired and happy.
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