Guatemala is proud of it's craft tradition. Panajachel P anajachel is the center for craft distribution in Guatemala. It has always been a tourist town and as most of us who deal in handicrafts came here originally as tourists the town has naturally become the best place to buy. Email Martin - Santiago Atitl n Photo Craig Richards Coming into Panajachel by boat.
T here are literally hundreds of shops and stalls in town.
Most handmade product sold in the country is available here. The name comes from a tree-killing vine that is common here. It's actually a nasty plant.