If you ask BACKPACKERS about where they visited on LAKE ATITLAN they will invariably reply with the usual itinerary: PANAJACHEL, SAN PEDRO, SAN MARCOS, SAN JUAN and SANTIAGO. Not many TRAVELERS explore SAN LUCAS, and that was exactly why it appealed to me. I like places that are least visited by TOURISTS, it makes the whole experience so unique.
After arriving from Panajachel by BOAT I had to go and find a HOTEL or GUESTHOUSE, this was my first priority because my style is rather chaotic; I arrive first and then find a hotel. But it was EASTER weekend and most of the hotels were booked. What I discovered was there was only about 4 hotels in the whole town, no exaggeration. After searching for an hour some random dude from PIZZA HUT (I am not joking) helped me find a hotel for only 100 q's (about 12 - 13 bucks). The only problem was it was only available for one night, so I would have to film this entire video the following day....and then leave for my next location the following day.
I woke up early the next day, packed my SUITCASE and BACKPACK, CHECKED out of my room and left my LUGGAGE in reception whilst I went out and filmed this video. What can I tell you about SAN LUCAS then? Well its a very small town and there isn't much western tourists. During my 24 hours there I literally only seen one other western person who was walking his dog. I tried to strike up a conversation with him and he basically ignored me. Why are western people so unfriendly when they go on holiday, it boggles my mind. I was not deterred by this and continued my tour. Like Panajachel and a few other towns that I have visited on Lake Atitlan there is a heap of STREET ART, very vibrant and very beautiful. What sets the street art in San Lucas apart from the other towns is its the only one to feature MOSAIC STREET ART. These works of art can be found all over the town, frankly speaking they are randomly presented on walls, I think there should be big signs indicating their presence because they are so amazing. The mosaic art varies in size but they are all fascinating. Painstakingly created from hundreds and thousands of small pieces of GLASS, TILE and STONE. They are truly worth seeking out, I must have seen and photographed over 20.
The BEACH is also another highlight in SAN LUCAS. The water is so crisp and blue, the scenery is stunning and there is lots of places to get your picture taken I have to admit the beach was packed when I visited, due to the fact that it was the weekend and Easter. But there was still plenty of space to take in the glories sights. There is also a CHURCH in town less than 2 minutes from the beach and its a beautiful structure which is centuries old, well worth a look. The town centre is very nice to walk around and enjoy an ice cream At night time it is packed due to the fact that the STREET VENDORS are open for business selling lots of different types of food and cheap prices.
I really enjoyed my short time in San Lucas and I'm so glad that I came. Yes, there is possibly more beautiful and exciting towns on Lake Atitlan. But none of them have the charm and unique mosaic art. It was so peaceful in San Lucas, in spite of the fact that it was eater weekend, I just loved it. So whether you are a street art lover or just want a break from busier towns like Panajachel or San Pedro I would highly reccomend checking it out.
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