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( 5208-5334; www.hotelposadaencantado.com ; s/d Q125/180) Set in jungly grounds that could well be
an enchanted forest, the posada is a naturally cool adobe brick structure. Each of the three
rustic-style rooms features three beds, one in an overhead loft. American owner Terry an-
nually hosts ceremonies to observe the five-day Wayeb' period, an addendum to the Maya
calendar.

Eating

Blind Lemon's $
( www.blindlemons.com ; mains Q35; noon-10pm; ) Named after one of owner Carlos' blues her-
oes, this hangout brings the Mississippi Delta to Atitlán, with weekly blues jams by Car-
los and special guests in a colonial-style mansion. The menu features chicken platters,
Cajun-blackened fish, pizza, burgers and other gringo comfort food. It's at the top of the
western path.

BURGERS

Allala $
(mains Q35-45; ) This groovy little shack can be found by the creek east of the village.
Japanese owner Seiko makes a mean miso soup, plus vegetarian sushi and tempura plat-
ters, and the plum wine is divine. All this, and complimentary cheesecake for dessert! Ser-
vice can be slow, but the funky decor gives you something to look at.

JAPANESE

Moonfish $
(sandwiches, burritos Q30; 7am-6pm Wed-Mon; ) Along the main thoroughfare west of the
square, Moonfish whips up hippie-friendly fare including tempeh sandwiches, tofu
scrambles, and salads with ingredients fresh from the garden.

ORGANIC

Comedor Susy $
(Comedor Mi Marquensita; Parque Central; set lunch Q30; 7am-8pm) This 'mom and pop' store on the
central plaza is where many expats go for a cheap, home-cooked meal, which might ex-
plain why tofu dishes pop up among the chicken and pork chops.

GUATEMALAN

El Tul y Sol $$
(mains Q100) When he's not out paragliding over the lake, long-time San Marcos dweller
Guy turns his attention to the kitchen, whipping up a locally renowned pepper steak or
Provence-style fish. Dinner is served on the lakefront deck.

FRENCH