We took a boat trip to San Juan la Laguna to visit the textile market and the colorful cemetery. Of the 14 villages surrounding the lake, we have now been to 7 of them - San Marcos, San Juan, San Pedro, San Pablo, Tzununa, Jaibalito, and Santa Cruz.
Tzununa is said to be the least touristed community. San Pedro (or Panajachel) the most touristy. Jaibalito has no road access - the village can only be accessed by boat or via a scenic hike from Santa Cruz. San Juan is said to be the cleanest and most colorful community due to its murals and traditional weavers. San Juan also has a small brightly colored cemetery.
As in life, so in death. There are few places in the world more colorful than Guatemala. The textiles, markets, pottery, and traditional clothing of the women (which is still part of every day life) are quite stunning. It comes as no surprise then, that people's tombs are painted in their favorite colors.
San Juan:
San Pedro:
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