Panajachel is a city located in the Sololá region, in the highlands of Guatemala. It is known to be a popular tourist destination due to its location on the beautiful Lake Atitlán. The town is small and quaint, with narrow cobbled streets stretching from the lake shore. There is a wide variety of craft shops, restaurants and bars offering stunning views of the lake and surrounding mountains. There are also several nearby indigenous villages that can be visited to learn about the local culture and tradition. In short, Panajachel is a peaceful and beautiful place to explore, enjoy nature, and learn about Guatemalan culture. The History of Antigua Guatemala On September 11, 1541, after a catastrophic flood in the Almolonga Valley, the Spanish took over the Valle de Panchoy and began to build their new capital. Therefore, on March 10, 1543, the capital of the Kingdom of Guatemala was founded. At that time, the also known Santiago de los Caballeros de Guatemala, was the largest economic, political, religious and educational center in the region due to the concentration of a wealthy and high-income population that was mostly Spanish. However, in 1773, the Santa Marta earthquakes completely destroyed the city. This event made the majority of the population look for a new home to live. In this way, they moved to the Valle de la Ermita, also known as La Nueva Guatemala de la Asunción, where the capital of the country of Guatemala is currently located.