The Mayans have long been renowned for their skill in weaving. Here is a photo from a market stall in Panajachel, the entry point for most people to Lake Atitlan. On sale are some beautiful masks and other handicrafts as well as a broad selection of woven garments. Tourism is one of the largest industries in Guatemala and one which the Maya here have been quick to address. The strong identification with tradition and culture that the Maya have continued through the centuries, and which the powers that be have traditionally used against them, serves them well in an age of tourism.
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I hope you enjoyed your visit to Panajachel. It's a little more lively than San Pedro.
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