San Antonio Palopo

Located five miles from Panajachel, the village of San Antonio Palopo can be reached by either boat or car. The inhabitants, of Cakchiquel origin, are mainly involved in agriculture and the production of mats and fiber goods which are woven from reeds harvested directly from the lake.

Other villages on the lake shore are San Lucas Toliman, San Pedro, San Juan, Santa Ana, San Pablo, San Marcos and Santa Cruz La Laguna. The inhabitants of these villages engage mostly in agriculture and fishing as well as the production of textiles and woven baskets.