Long-term resident. Found the lake in 2022 and never looked back.

Originally from the United States, Z. moved to Mexico in 2019, found Atitlán in 2022, and has been here ever since.

In the years since arriving he has put down real roots, learning Spanish, building friendships with families across the lake, and joining the rhythm of long evenings, shared meals, and patient mornings that define life here.

Z. writes about Atitlán the way you would want a long-time friend to brief you on a place you are falling in love with. Practical, honest, in love with it back, and clear about what makes the lake worth protecting.

He believes the more people understand this lake and the cultures around it, the longer it stays the place worth coming to.