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The Western Highlands are home to many of Guatemala's main attractions and there is
plenty here worth seeing. Although distances on a map may be short, the rugged mountain
terrainmeansgettingtoplacesthatlookcloseonamapwilloftentakelongerthanexpected
because of twisting mountain roads, some of which are not even paved. You could easily
spend several weeks here or longer, as attested to by the sizeable expat population living
on the shores of Lake Atitlán. But, since most folks tend to be on a tighter schedule you'll
probably end up choosing among the many wonderful attractions.
