Santiago Atitlán

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“It is an ideal place to immerse yourself in local culture and indigenous spirituality.”

Santiago Atitlán is the largest tz'utujil town by the lake, known for its colonial church of Santiago Apóstol and its vibrant local market. A visit to Maximón (Rilaj Mam), the syncretic deity that changes houses every year, is a unique cultural experience that requires respect and a small offering.