Jessie & David
Things To Do
Guest Cheat Sheet - Google Map
A detailed map of all lodging, restaurants, sights & directions is located via the below link. Please download Google Maps App to your phone and following this "Hardy Gets Frashed" Map so you can use while travelling!
GUA - La Aurora International Airport
For reference on the map, here is where you will be flying in.
Antigua Guatemala - Colonial City
If you have an extra night or 2 in Guatemala please make sure to visit the Spanish Colonial City of Antigua. Stroll the cobblestone streets, lounge on the grass of one of the many beautiful ruins throughout the city or hike up one of the volcanoes overlooking the city for amazing views. Antigua is only 45 minutes from the airport and is located in between the airport and the lake, so if you have time please make sure you are able to stop by.
Santa Catalina Arch - Tourism
One of the most recognizable attractions in Antigua. If you walk by the arch you you're in the middle of all the action.
(Plaza Mayor) Central Park - People watching
Beautiful and busy park in the middle of Antigua
Cerro de la Cruz - Hike & Look-Out Point
Very easy and pretty hike walking distance from downtown Antigua. At the top is a cross and amazing views of the entire city.
Convento Capuchinas - Ruins
Huge ruin
Iglesia de la Merced - Ruins & Church
Say What?! It's a ruin! And a church!
Central Market Antigua - Shopping
Amazing Market with anything from food to prayer dolls:)
Tabacos y Vinos - Wine Tasting Room
Our favorite place to grab a drink and people watch in Antigua. Friggin adorable wine room. Walk-Ins welcome!
Hotel Casa Santo Domingo - Ruins & Bar/Restaurant
Hotel with ruins inside of it to explore.
Convento la Recoleccion - Ruins
Gorgeous colonial ruin
Church of San Francisco El Grande - Tourism
Beautiful Church
Antigua Guatemala Cathedral - Tourism
Beautiful Cathedral off of Plaza Central.
Convento Santa Clara - Ruins
Pretty Ruins
Santo Domingo del Cerro - Museum/Restaurant & City Views
Museum and restaurant overlooking the city of Antigua. Shuttles depart from Hotel Casa Santo Domingo. Please check their website for shuttle times.
San Jose el Viejo - Ruin
Another ruin!!!
Adrenalina Tours Antigua - Tour & Shuttle Company
For guided tours around Antigua and Lake Atitlan
Pacaya Volcano - Volcano Hiking
If hiking an active volcano is on your bucket list, then here it is! Volcano Pacaya is about 30 minutes from the City of Antigua and is a challenging and beautiful day trip to take while you are staying in the city.
Santa Teresita Hotel and Spa - Thermal Baths
Huge spa with thermal baths & spa treatments. Perfect stop on your way back from hiking Volcan Pacaya.
De La Gente Coffee Tours - Food and Coffee Tours
De La Gente is a tour company in Antigua and they can take you on a wonderful coffee tour where you see how coffee is grown on the side of a volcano, then get to taste the results while learning about the process from an indigenous farmer. If coffee isn't your thing they have many other food/drink tours available.
Hobbitenango - Hobbit Town
AAAHHHH. It's a HOBBIT TOWN! Cute place to visit for lunch and a drink. About 30 minutes outside of Antigua and they can arrange a shuttle for you to go there and back.
Hotel La Reunion Golf Resort & Residences - Golfing
If you're into golfing this is the best place to do it in Guatemala. La Reunion is about a 45 min drive from Antigua so it is an easy day trip to arrange with your hotel/lodging.
Pacific Fins - Fishing
Deep sea fishing on the Pacific Coast. Awesome Day Trip from Antigua!
Iximche - Ruins
Beautiful Ruins half way between Antigua and the Lake. If you have time please have your driver stop here for around and hour long tour.
Lake Atitlán - Coolest Place Ever
Prettiest Lake in the world! XXX, Jessie & David
Panajachel - The Main Town
This town is the starting point for all travel on the lake. This is where you will have your shuttles drop you off to catch a boat to your hotel/lodging. There is also a grocery store for anything you will need while on the lake.
Hotel Atitlan - Welcome Event Venue
Location of the Welcome Event. For Map Reference
Tzanjuyú Dock - Main Departure Dock
This dock in the main town of Panajachel should be used as the launching spot for all of your travel on the lake. You can also use the dock at Hotel Atitlan if you staying there or have lunch there during the day.
Calle Santander - Main Street
This is the main street with bar, restaurants & shopping in Panajachel. If you have time to spare before your boat picks you up please feel free shop and drink around.
Reserva Natural Atitlán - Hiking & Nature Watching
Reserva Natural Atitlan is the largest Nature Reserve on the lake where you can zip line & hike. The nature reserve is located just behind Hotel Atitlan.
Realworld Paragliding - Extreme Sports
If you're up for it and you've got a few hours to spare, try out Real World Paragliding for flying over the lake!
Santa Cruz la Laguna - Our Favorite Town
This is the town where the wedding is! Tiny little village with no road access. Santa Cruz doc has some fun little bars/restaurants. Everything is walkable in Santa Cruz as long as you have the right shoes.
Casa Prana - Wedding Venue
For reference on Map. Here is the venue location.
Tours Atitlan - Tour Company
This tour company is located in the town of Santa Cruz La Laguna and is close to many of the recommended hotels. Please feel free to book a hike, tour, boat ride or just rent some kayaks to explore the lake.
ATI Divers Atitlan - Scuba Diving
Yes. You can scuba dive in the lake! We haven't tried, but if it's one of your hobbies give it a shot!
Villa Sumaya - Yoga & Spa Treatments
If you would like to try out a yoga class or book a spa treatment this is close walking distance from the venue.
La Iguana Perdida - Bar
The only bar in Santa Cruz! Easy walk from the venue if you're sober, not as easy if hammered.
Laguna Nature Reserve - Hiking and Bird Watching
Nature Reserve right behind Laguna Lodge in Santa Cruz. Get your early morning hike on to work off some of those libations from the night before!!!
Club Ven Aca - Waterfront Pool Club
Waterfront Bar & Pool Club just a short hike or boat ride or kayak ride from Santa Cruz La Laguna.
San Marcos La Laguna - The Hippie Town
San Marcos is a wonderful little hippie town on the side of the lake. One of our favorites to visit and grab a smoothie while watching all of the ex-pats showing off their zen & peaceful existence. Namaste.
Cerro Tzankujil (Nature Reserve) - Hiking and Rock Jumping
If you're in San Marcos, you gotta get to the Cerro Tzankujil Nature Reserve and jump off the platform. Don't forget your towel or you will be using your socks to dry off.
San Pedro La Laguna - The Party Town
If you wanna party, this is the spot. Little Mayan village right under San Pedro Volcano where you can find many waterfront hostels & bars. Recommended day spot for a cocktail and socializing with the locals.
Volcán San Pedro - Volcano Hiking
Another Volcano to hike! This volcano hike is beautiful, but it is a challenge so don't plan on it the morning after a few cervecas:) Please arrange hike with your Hotel/Lodging.
Indian Nose - Hike
If the Volcan San Pedro hike is a little too extreme, then take this slightly easier option leaving from the same town. Gorgeous views of the lake.
San Juan La Laguna - The Textiles Town
San Juan La Laguna is known for it's beautiful hand made textiles and friendly people. Please take a short trip over to this quaint Mayan Village to learn about the textile process and to get some fun souvenirs.
Chicabal Lake - Volcano Hiking
Lake created inside of a Volcan Laguna and is still sacred to the Mayans in the area. Fun day trip offered through Tours Atitlan and other tour companies.
Chichicastenango Market - Shopping
One of the largest and most well-known markets in all of Central America can be found in the small indigenous Mayan town of Chichicastenango. Market is on Thursdays and Sundays and a tour can be scheduled through Tours Atitlan.
Santiago Atitlán - The Authentic Town
Largest Mayan town on the south west shores of the lake. Please shop around the local markets and visit the church in the center of town.