Itineraries
Itineraries for Lake Atitlán are on the way.
Where to stay
Panajachel for services and boats; San Marcos La Laguna for yoga and retreats; San Juan La Laguna for art and textiles; Santa Cruz La Laguna for views, reached by boat.
The areas: Panajachel, San Marcos La Laguna, San Juan La Laguna, Santa Cruz La Laguna.
Where to stay in Lake Atitlán: areas and adviceHotels in Lake AtitlánPlaces to see
All things to do in GuatemalaNatureAtitlán Nature ReserveReserve at Panajachel with trails, hanging bridges, a butterfly house, zip lines and a restaurant, open 8 AM to 5 PM.Entry: Q[fee]
MarketChichicastenango MarketFamous highland market of textiles, masks, flowers and crafts, busiest on Thursdays and Sundays.Entry: Free to visit
ChurchChurch of Santo TomásChurch built on an ancient Maya platform, where rituals with incense and candles take place on its steps.Entry: Visit respectfully
NatureLake AtitlánA volcanic lake more than 300 m deep, ringed by volcanoes and Tz'utujil and Kaqchikel Maya villages.Entry: Pay for boats as you go
NeighborhoodPanajachelThe lake's main gateway, with the most hotels, restaurants and jetties for boats to other villages.Entry: Free to visit
FoodRestaurants in PanajachelThe lake's widest choice of restaurants, beside the jetties where boats leave for other villages.Entry: Pay as you go
NeighborhoodSan Juan La LagunaVillage of murals, art galleries and textile cooperatives, with a calmer pace than Panajachel.Entry: Free to visit
NeighborhoodSan Marcos La LagunaQuiet village known for yoga, wellness retreats and a spiritual atmosphere.Entry: Free to visit
NeighborhoodSanta Catarina PalopóLakeside village known for its colorful painted facades and restoration projects.Entry: Free to visit
NeighborhoodSantiago AtitlánTown on the lake's southern side that keeps a strong Tz'utujil Maya identity.Entry: Free to visit