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Nature
Atitlán Nature Reserve
Reserve at Panajachel with trails, hanging bridges, a butterfly house, zip lines and a restaurant, open 8 AM to 5 PM.Entry: Q[fee]Search tickets and tours on TiqetsMarket
Chichicastenango Market
Famous highland market of textiles, masks, flowers and crafts, busiest on Thursdays and Sundays.Entry: Free to visitChurch
Church of Santo Tomás
Church built on an ancient Maya platform, where rituals with incense and candles take place on its steps.Entry: Visit respectfullySearch tickets and tours on TiqetsNature
Lake Atitlán
A volcanic lake more than 300 m deep, ringed by volcanoes and Tz'utujil and Kaqchikel Maya villages.Entry: Pay for boats as you goSearch tickets and tours on TiqetsNeighborhood
Panajachel
The lake's main gateway, with the most hotels, restaurants and jetties for boats to other villages.Entry: Free to visitFood
Restaurants in Panajachel
The lake's widest choice of restaurants, beside the jetties where boats leave for other villages.Entry: Pay as you goNeighborhood
San Juan La Laguna
Village of murals, art galleries and textile cooperatives, with a calmer pace than Panajachel.Entry: Free to visitNeighborhood
San Marcos La Laguna
Quiet village known for yoga, wellness retreats and a spiritual atmosphere.Entry: Free to visitNeighborhood
Santa Catarina Palopó
Lakeside village known for its colorful painted facades and restoration projects.Entry: Free to visitNeighborhood