Tag Archives: Santiago

Religion is ever present, in all different forms around the world. In Trinidad, we have our own beliefs, but in travelling to Santiago Atitlán, a Trini should be prepared for two things Some decent craft shopping Meeting Maximón. Maximón (pronounced Mah-SHEE-moan) or San Simón, or whatever other local name he’s called, has about 15 to 20 shrines or santuarios, which …

Interesting little airport here….. much bigger than I thought it would be, but most of the shops are closed now, so I figure I have 3 hours to burn… might as well leave the airport and see what mischief I can get myself into.  Getting an unexpected bump to first class is definitely the right start to the trip, since …