We feel priveliged to be in a position to give back something to this community around Lake Atitlan which has given so much to us. The Iguana Perdida is more than just a place to stay, it is a center for community projects aimed at helping this area which has so many basic needs. Here are some of the things we're up to...
The Iguana is active with Amigos de Santa Cruz, a non-governmental organization dedicated to helping education health and economic development of Santa Cruz La Laguna and neighboring villages. Volunteer opportunities are available, just come on in to the Iguana and ask for Deedle.
Panajachel Colegio Internacional is a non-profit, bilingual secondary school for kids who aim to go on to universities around the world.
This is the big one for us. Three hurricanes in 12 years, lack of proper sewage-treatment plants and garbage disposal around the lake, deforestation, and a multitude of other problems mean that we're constantly working on environmental issues.
