I traveled to Guatemala and spent some time in Lake Atitlan. The lake is surrounded by mountains and three volcanoes. It is breathtaking. Tourists are there year round for various reasons and causes.
There are several villages or communities that surround the lake some rich with art and culture. There is also a lot of drugs and seedy types. I read the puppy was found at the top of a mountain, there are paths all around the lake. There are some areas along that are rocky, high, and dangerous. You could easily slip and fall down the cliff like area or even into the water depending on the path. There are beautiful over looks and certain areas tourists should not go alone.
Homes can range from elaborate to shack. American monies goes a long way in Guatemala. It is a third world country where many do not have running water in their living areas. I met indigenous peoples who lived in huts with no running water. They would urinate and defecate in their fields where their crops would grow which leads to the prevalence of disease.
There can be beautiful isolated homes tucked into the mountains to lakefront villas with hot tubs. In the city like area, there are shacks where numerous family members live together. Kiddos, dogs, and cats run rampant usually in groups. It is a polar divide of social classes.
Nonetheless, people talk. People listen. I think we will hear some updates soon. I hope that is the case.
I have included a few personal photos for reference.
Per February 28, 2019 Guatemala has a travel risk of Alert Level 2 (
Practice Enhanced Precautions) and Warning Level 3
(Avoid Nonessential Travel) depending on the area being traveled.
Here is some information on this Guatemala International Travel Information
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