The Rotary Club of Lake Atitlán warmly invites you to an unforgettable week of fellowship, project visits, and cultural exploration, capped off by our annual Mardi Gras Gala in Panajachel, Guatemala.
Our English-speaking, largely expat club has a long history of hosting fellow Rotarians and showcasing the impact of Rotary’s past and ongoing efforts in our region.
We recently had the visit of our friends from the Ripple Effects Group from Canada and the District Governor, Warren Thompson. We had our meeting in one of the hotels in Panajachel and had the opportunity to know their story, projects and talked about the educational problems in Guatemala. We also talked about future collaborations…
Basic Education and Literacy is one of Rotary’s seven principal areas of focus, and computer literacy is essential to a well rounded education. However, very few students in remote villages in Guatemala here have access to computers. Recently, with a generous donation from the Rotary Club of Ann Arbor, Michigan we were able to donate…
We would like to thank the efforts of the medical team, our partners Rotary E-club International D-4125, Municipality of Panajachel and Vida Volunteers for making possible the health day on June 19-21. 17 Volunteers from USA, Canada and Puerto Rico came to assist 6 doctors, dentists and veterinarians. Over the 3 day event they made…
Farron Barr of RC Topeka South (D5710) and a group of 19 Rotarians and like-minded travellers visited Panajachel this week. The focus of the visit was GG2352598, “Improving the health of the indigenous people in Patanatic and San Luis, Guatemala”. He has been involved in supporting the community up in Patanaik for some years, knows the principals…
Last Thursday we had the pleasant visit of the Rotary members of Los Altos Rotary Club. During their stay, some visits were made to the execution sites of some projects. On Friday April 5th, members of the Rotary Club of Los Altos visited the Improved Cookstove Project at the environmental NGO, Association Tu’ik Ruch’ Lew/Helping…
Barranco Alto is a small community located about 2 miles east of Panajachel Guatemala. A friend of of one of our members teaches English at the local school. He mentioned that prior to starting school, the children needed to walk to the nearby spring, fill and carry containers of water to the school. The club…
Join us for our first Mardi Gras gala!
When: Tuesday, Feb 13, 2024 – 7-10pm
Where: Restaurante Atlantis, central Panajachel
The David LaMotte School serves the Mayan village of Tzanchaj, near Santiago, Atitlán. It was originally founded by a local Mayan man to serve children who would otherwise not be able to obtain an education. In an effort to preserve the local Mayan culture in Tzanchaj, classes are taught in both Spanish and the local…
Bruce Clemens is a member of the Rotary Club of Lake Atitlán. The Rotary Club of Lake Atitilán partners with NGOs on water and sanitation projects. This video conveys the importance of these projects.
