A Kaqchikel Maya man from Sololá, one of the few places in Guatemala where men still use traditional outfits, buys a drink at a local store in Panajachel, Sololá, Guatemala.

PANAJACHEL, Guatemala (AP) – The boat zips across the water starting early in the morning, picking up local villagers and dropping them off at various points around the lake.

QUIROZ: Glenda Rosales has run her shop in Panajachel for over 15 years. She's still waiting for tourism to reach its pre-pandemic levels. ROSALES: (Through interpreter) We all rely on tourism here.

PANAJACHEL, Guatemala — The boat zips across the water starting early in the morning, picking up local villagers and dropping them off at various points around the lake.

Looking to contribute more, I embarked on a Bitcoin-only journey and joined the non-profit project, Bitcoin Lake. Located in Panajachel, Guatemala, Bitcoin Lake launched just over a year ago. The ...