Things To Do
Circus Bar
Circus-themed restaurant with pizza & live music on weekends
Calle Santander
Panajachel's main street with street tacos, artisan vendors, and more
The Little Spoon
Panajachel's best brunch spot
Reserva Natural Atitlán
Butterfly garden & wildlife sanctuary
Volcán San Pedro
A moderate hike of 5 miles & 4000ft of elevation gain that will reward you with spectacular views
Anita’s Mayan Kitchen Cooking class
Experience traditional Guatemalan cooking, blending Mayan and Spanish influences
Atitlán Pottery Studio & Shop
Mayan pottery wheel throwing & painting
Indian Nose Viewpoint
An easy hike offering panoramic views of the lake and volcanoes
ATi Divers
Scuba dive in the lake to discover buildings flooded by Atitlan's rising waters
Amigos de Santa Cruz
Support indigenous education with a local artisan class - cooking, beading, or weaving
La Casa del Mundo
An absolutely gorgeous hotel right on the lake. This property is accessible only by boat.
Cerro tzankujil
Reserva Natural del Cerro Tzankujil is a trail that leads to a jumping platform into the lake. One of the best places to swim in Atitlan
San Marcos La Laguna
If you're feeling hippie, this is the town for you. Visit yoga classes, manifestation seminars, or get your chakras balanced
Lush Atitlán
An eco-boutique hotel surrounded by nature
Lema Association
Learn traditional weaving from an indigenous women's collective
Casa Palopó - Relais & Chateaux
An all-inclusive eco-resort in the colorful town of Santa Catarina Palopo
Chichicastenango Market
The largest market in Central America, open Thursdays and Sundays
Hotel Santo Tomas, Chichicastenango
Hotel with a beautiful courtyard, delicious traditional restaurant, and luggage storage
Antigua Guatemala
A UNESCO World Heritage site, this city is full of church ruins and local businesses
Mestizo Antigua
Mid-range hotel recommendation in Antigua
Hotel Boutique Los Pasos
Mid-range hotel recommendation in Antigua
Camino Real Antigua Guatemala
Mid-range hotel recommendation in Antigua
Villa Las Mil Flores
Luxury hotel recommendation in Antigua
Casa Santo Domingo
Luxury hotel recommendation in Antigua
Cafe No Se
The 1st ever Mezcal bar outside of Mexico
Hobbitenango
A Hobbit-themed eco-lodge in the mountains with a restaurant and plenty of photo-ops
Filadelfia Coffee Resort & Tours
Learn about how coffee is harvested & made
ChocoMuseo
Make chocolate yourself - from cocoa beans to chocolate bar
Volcan Acatenango
Looking for a challenge? This 2-day hike up an active volcano is a feat to conquer
Pacaya
A less challenging option for a volcano hike, where you can toast marshmallows at the summit
