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Atitlan is “The Land of The Living Maya” and is home to 12 lakeside communities that range in size from villages to towns. Most of these communities are largely indigenous Maya, rich in cultural traditions, including weaving, painting, stone and wood carving.
Marathon activites are centered in the town of Panajachel. The races and activities over the 5 days will provide an opportunity to experience the contemporary Mayan world in many communities in the area.
May 25, 2012 Welcome Breakfast / Morning bus to Panajachel area/Check-in at Hotel
May 26, 2012 Half Marathon!
May 27, 2012 Full Marathon!
May 28, 2012 Exploring the area
May 29, 2012 Afternoon Bus Back to Guatemala City
May 30, 2012 Departure from Guatelamala City
Single and Double rooms available. For more information on accommodations, contact stephanie@destination262.com
Panajachel isolated in the Guatemalan highlands provides breathtaking views of three volcanoes that embellish perhaps the most beautiful lake in the world, Lake Atitlan. These geologically monolithic volcanoes, Toliman, Atitlan and San Pedro forge an awe inspiring stage limited only by ones imagination. Panajachel is the doorway to Lake Atitlan's magnificent indigenous villages, Santiago Atitlan, Santa Catarina Palopo, San Pedro, San Marcos, Santa Cruz, Jaibalito, San Juan, San Lucas Toliman and San Antonio Palopo, all are famous for its weavers typical clothes.
During the period of the Spanish conquest of Guatemala, the shores of the lake were the scene of the great battle in which the Spanish and their Cakchiquel allies defeated the Tzutujils. The Spanish set up a church and monastery in Panajachel soon afterward, and used the town as a center for converting the Indians of the region to the Catholic faith. The original facade of the church stills stands, and is one of the gems of the colonial style in Guatemala.
Panajachel, or Pana as it is called by many locals, is a town full of interesting sights, sounds, and smells. The town is full of quality restaurants and interesting nightspots. During the day you can visit the surrounding villages, enjoy the breathtaking views of the volcanoes that surround the lake or visit Panajachel's busy market street (Calle Santander). It is one of the best places in Guatemala to shop for souvenirs.
Lake Atitlan Challenge Half, Full and Ultra Marathon
Provider:
Destination 26.2 Limited
Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Participants:
15 or less
Holiday / Activity Overview:
Destination 26.2 Limited is excited to be heading to Guatemala in May 2012! Join us in running the LAKE ATITLAN CHALLENGE, scheduled to coincide with the end of the Mayan Calendar!Atitlan is “The Land of The Living Maya” and is home to 12 lakeside communities that range in size from villages to towns. Most of these communities are largely indigenous Maya, rich in cultural traditions, including weaving, painting, stone and wood carving.
Marathon activites are centered in the town of Panajachel. The races and activities over the 5 days will provide an opportunity to experience the contemporary Mayan world in many communities in the area.
Schedule of Events
May 24, 2012 Arrival Guatemala CityMay 25, 2012 Welcome Breakfast / Morning bus to Panajachel area/Check-in at Hotel
May 26, 2012 Half Marathon!
May 27, 2012 Full Marathon!
May 28, 2012 Exploring the area
May 29, 2012 Afternoon Bus Back to Guatemala City
May 30, 2012 Departure from Guatelamala City
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Pricing information
Early Bird Pricing until February 29, 2012
- Single/Half Marathon
- Double/Half Marathon
- Single/Full Marathon
- Double/Full Marathon
- Single/Ultra Marathon
- Double/Ultra Marathon
Pricing After March 1, 2012
- Single/Half Marathon
- Double/Half Marathon
- Single/Full Marathon
- Double/Full Marathon
- Single/Ultra Marathon
- Double/Ultra Marathon
- Prices
- $1095USD
- $775USD
- $1145USD
- $825USD
- $1235USD
- $915USD
- Prices
- $1195USD
- $875USD
- $1245USD
- $925USD
- $1335USD
- $1015USD
Your accommodation:
Package includes 7 nights accommodations in Guatemala City and Panajachel, breakfast, race registration, return transportation to Panajachel from Guatemala City, and a Destination 26.2 t-shirt. Does not include airfare, airport transfers or travel insurance.Single and Double rooms available. For more information on accommodations, contact stephanie@destination262.com
About the local area:
Panajachel was ranked one of the World's top destinations in 2011 by CNN. Altitude: 5,238 feet (1,573 mts). Population: 14,000Panajachel isolated in the Guatemalan highlands provides breathtaking views of three volcanoes that embellish perhaps the most beautiful lake in the world, Lake Atitlan. These geologically monolithic volcanoes, Toliman, Atitlan and San Pedro forge an awe inspiring stage limited only by ones imagination. Panajachel is the doorway to Lake Atitlan's magnificent indigenous villages, Santiago Atitlan, Santa Catarina Palopo, San Pedro, San Marcos, Santa Cruz, Jaibalito, San Juan, San Lucas Toliman and San Antonio Palopo, all are famous for its weavers typical clothes.
During the period of the Spanish conquest of Guatemala, the shores of the lake were the scene of the great battle in which the Spanish and their Cakchiquel allies defeated the Tzutujils. The Spanish set up a church and monastery in Panajachel soon afterward, and used the town as a center for converting the Indians of the region to the Catholic faith. The original facade of the church stills stands, and is one of the gems of the colonial style in Guatemala.
Panajachel, or Pana as it is called by many locals, is a town full of interesting sights, sounds, and smells. The town is full of quality restaurants and interesting nightspots. During the day you can visit the surrounding villages, enjoy the breathtaking views of the volcanoes that surround the lake or visit Panajachel's busy market street (Calle Santander). It is one of the best places in Guatemala to shop for souvenirs.
How to Get Here:
Runners will meet at assigned hotel in Guatemala City on May 24, 2012. For more information on travel check out http://www.lonelyplanet.com/guatemala/guatemala-city/transport/getting-there-away. Travel to and from Panajachel to race events is included.Contact Lake Atitlan Challenge Half, Full and Ultra Marathon
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