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a good place to stay
Con
No negatives from me
In a nutshell
A place to unwind and get back to earth
Private boat tours to remote locations
Didi_92 Says: We recently took a private boat tour with Los Elementos Adventure Center and I recommend it because we were able to go to locations that would have been difficult to find on our own. Many of the best and most exotic places can only be reached by boat. . . and only if you...
gdilieto Says: Needless to say, there isn't a better way to enjoy Lake Atitlán than taking a boat tour. You may take one of the public boats connecting the major villages of the Lake (Panajachel, Santiago Atitlán, San Pedro La Laguna) and that will still work out fine or, for a custom...
Visit the The Maya Villages of Lake Atitlán
gdilieto Says: There are some ten villages bordering Lake Atitlán, constituting the main attraction of the Lake. With the exception of Panajachel, that has turned over the last two decades into a major tourist hub, in all those other villages Maya culture is still prevalent, traditional...
gdilieto Says: If you are in Panajachel, head to the lakeshore at sunset to enjoy beautiful scenery of the sun setting over the lake. The best spot I found is the shore at the end of Calle del Embarcadero, where boats to San Pedro La Laguna depart and arrive. The photo posted is taken from...
gdilieto Says: Panajachel is the center of tourism of Lake Atitlán. I guess, just like the other villages of Lake Atitlán, the town was once an enclave of Maya communities, today there is very little left and the town is just a lineup of hotel, restaurants, souvenir shops and other...
2 Reviews and 179 Opinions The setting is beautiful but any place on Lake Atitlan has that. Friends stayed here and recommended...
2 Reviews and 77 Opinions The service was the best of all the places we have stayed. Friendly, helpful, no question too silly....
Los Pumpos: Kinda fifties style
easterntrekker Says: Not a bad place to go for a beer as the service is friendly and its close to the lake...wouldn't recommend it for a romantic evening or a big meal though. They turn the water off in the bathrooms and we had to ask to have it turned back on. The fries were the worst I've ever...
easterntrekker Says: This upstairs restaurant/bar is a nice lively spot to go for a meal or just a drink . The margaritas looked amazing but we always stay away from ice and mixed drinks in Central America ( beem sick too often). We had a chicken sandwaich and a beer and both were great. The...
Santander: Checking out the markets
easterntrekker Says: WE enjoyed walking along the main streets in the evening in Panajachel There are lots of markets with wonderful things to look at and many other people about doing the same thing .WE always shopped first as the shops close pretty early . Later was fun to pick a restaurant...
Atitlán transportation guide - San Pedro
gfinesilver Says: To get to and from San Pedro la Laguna:-Boat: to San Marco, Santiago, Panajachel and other lake villages. 15-30Q.-Pick-up Truck: to Santa Cruz, Santa Clara, Santiago, San Marco and other villages-Shuttle: to Antigua-Chicken Bus:to/from Guatemala City - leaving S.Pedro...
Panajachel Transporation Guide
gfinesilver Says: By Boat - to San Pedro, Santiago, San Marco, Santa Cruz and other lake villages, take a boat from the main pier. 15-30Q.By Pick-up Truck - to San Marcos, Santa Catarina, San Antonio, Sololá and other villagesBy Shuttle: direct shuttles available to Antigua and San Cristobal...
Souvenirs from Mayan Street Vendors
gdilieto Says: If you would like to take some souvenirs home, you don't have to look around too hard. In every villages of Lake Atitlán you will be approached by young Mayan kids (usually girls) selling traditional textiles, handicrafts and trinkets. You can bargain as hard as you like. Be...
Small shops: Shopping in Panajachel
easterntrekker Says: The shopping here is the best we found in Guatemala. There are so many wonderful woven fabrics ...we came home with much more than planned . I bought brightly made slippers for everyone in our family . they are so different and very comfortable. And the tableclothes !!! It...
Paddling in Cayucos on Lake Atitlán
gdilieto Says: You will see local fishermen of Lake Atitlán "sailing" the lake paddling in their cayucos, the traditional wooden canoes you can see in the photos attached. Among the others, the village of Santiago Atitlán is known for the manufacture of cayucos. I have noticed in Santiago...
easterntrekker Says: Guatemalans love fried chicken and Panajachel is nno exception . Some of the best is from the street venders. They set up everyday and the mouth watering smells are hard to resist!! The super Pollo cart looked the best!
Warning: Be Prepared to Deal With Poverty
gdilieto Says: Guatemala is among the poorest countries in the Western hemisphere. A large percentage of the population consists in native Mayan people who often live in remote and impoverished villages. Many Guatemalans of working age don’t have jobs, especially in indigenous Mayan...
easterntrekker Says: I don'y know what it is about Panachel but they make terrible nachos . They are hard as rocks . i think they are basically tortillas that they try to adapt by deep frying. They smell great but be warned if you value your teeth and in my case expensive crowns!!
gdilieto Says: Those ones experienced with traveling in Latin America would know the "mañana syndrome" affecting population at these latitudes ("tomorrow" usually meaning an undefined time in the future). If planning to take a boat at Lake Atitlán, prepare to deal with the local...
DrugstoreCowgirl Says: As soon as you get near the lake, you will be accosted by a swarm of people trying to get you to go with them to cross the lake. They tried to tell us that the public ferry cost $100 US to go round-trip and they said they would take us for only $70 per person. We had a...
OH_DK Says: On my last trip to Lake Atitlan I had a walk along the shore of the lake. I walked from Panajachel to Santa Catarina and further on to San Antonio before I headed back again.It was really interesting to see the local indians and their colorful dresses. Walking just a short...
Kayaking & hiking adventure tour
Didi_92 Says: I had a great kayaking tour with Los Elementos Adventure Center this month. We started from their base camp in Santa Cruz la Laguna, and paddled out to the middle of the lake to watch the sun rise. It was beautiful and serene. The perfect way to start the day. Afterwards, we...
Plan a Lago de Atitlán vacation with reviews, tips and photos posted by real travelers and Lago de Atitlán locals
With a population of about 50,000 this is the home of the Tzutuhil people. Some of the women still wear the traditional Halo , which is a long band wrapped...
Q: Hi, Arriving in GT latter this wk. Any recommended travel companies or methods to get from Guatemala City aiport to Lago De...
A: There is a shuttle that you can arrange as long as you don't arrive after 8:30 PM. $10.
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When we first saw the lake as we drove into Panajachel, we couldn't get our cameras out fast enough. The lake is surrounded by three dormant volcanoes and could be the most beautiful lake we've ever...
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This was our first stop place during our trip through Guatemala. What a marvelous spot to visit. We stayed in Panajachel. We had a hotel just near the border of the Lake. We had a splendid view......
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Lake of the Mayans, Gringos Welcome.
I can't really figure out why Lake Atitlán is not more well-known throughout the world. I mean, I knew all about Lake Como before I ever set foot in Italy. I learned about the legend of Nessie and...
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With out a doubt this was the highlight of my trip. The placid blue lake is a paradise. The gentle waters are always just right for swimming. Although certain parts are a little bit dirty, I ventured...
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