Prolago Atitlan

Non-Touristic Stories of Guatemala

March 16, 2021 Bertha

Incredibly beautiful nature, hot-tempered people, coffee plantations, colorful clothes, and Latin music all around – this image comes first when foreigners hear about Guatemala. However, the daily life of the locals is far from easy and colorful dream. Hard work, low wages, difficult political situation, and hopes of emigration to the United States. What is the real Guatemala outside the safe tourist bubble? The USA In Any Price Arriving to...

What is So Special About Lake Atitlan

April 24, 2020 Bertha

There is something about large bodies of water that has always fascinated and attracted people. Dark and mysterious waters are the perfect fuel for imagination, spawning stories of monsters and deities living in the depths. These stories become the hallmarks of the nearby communities, and centuries of culture. For Guatemala, Lake Atitlan is exactly such a place. It is considered special by the local people, and those that visit don’t...

Guatemala’s Traditional Games

November 12, 2019April 24, 2020 Bertha

As you may know by now, most Guatemalan typical games have roots in the games the ancient Mayan civilization used to practice, and while some of their native games are played all over the world, they still have their very own games that don’t require many objects and can be played by every child in the world, regardless of their economic class. Moreover, there are also several Guatemalan games they...