San Marcos La Laguna Travel Guide

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Things to Do  

Las Piramides

Las Piramides, San Marcos La Laguna

 euzkadi Says:  Las Piramides Yoga and meditation retreat, has beautiful pyramid cabanas, and great vegetarian food. Theres few things to do in San Marcos, besides a couple of restaurants. But is a perfect place to relax and enjoy the lake, out of the touristic path. 

A Peaceful town.

A Peaceful town., San Marcos La Laguna

 euzkadi Says:  If you are into Yoga, Reiky or meditation, this is the perfect place to be, a lot of places these activities. 

Walking to Santa Cruz.

Walking to Santa Cruz., San Marcos La Laguna

 euzkadi Says:  From San Marcos you can walk to Santa Cruz, another small village, it takes about 3 hours (return by boat), with some of the best views of the lake. 

Hotels  

Posada Schumann: Easy to find the Posada Schumann

Posada Schumann: Easy to find the Posada Schumann, San Marcos La Laguna

 VinTolucci Says:  My stay at the Posada Schumann was a very comfortable one. The rooms were clean and very spacious. Finding this place was a cinch. As soon as the boat drops you off, hang a left and go up the main little causeway. The Posada Schumann also has a sauna which is real nice but... 

Posada Schumman

Posada Schumman, San Marcos La Laguna

 euzkadi Says:  Nice and clean small hotel, rigth in front of the lake. 

Restaurants  

Il Giardino: Delicious veggie fare, good music

Il Giardino: Delicious veggie fare, good music, San Marcos La Laguna

 MireilleD Says:  Delicious food in a lush garden, concerts several times a week--fun local scene. Simple, comfortable hotel attached. Chef/manager speaks five languages and is a great resource for travel info. Had an excellent pizza for lunch, and a few days later had a vegetarian goulash... 

Il Giardino

Il Giardino, San Marcos La Laguna

 euzkadi Says:  A good and pleasant restaurant. it also has Internet falicities. 

Nightlife  

San Marcos La Laguna is to relax: A quiet town

San Marcos La Laguna is to relax: A quiet town, San Marcos La Laguna

 HipHopgirl Says:  San Marcos La Laguna is a place to disconect from it all, to do some yoga, reiki, kayaking... if you want party go to San Pedro La Laguna (10 min by boat) No Dress code in San Marcos.. just relax and enjoy!!! 

Transportation  

What is the best way to get to San Marcos?

What is the best way to get to San Marcos?, San Marcos La Laguna

 CarolinaLainie Says:  Does anyone have suggestions about travel from the airport in Guatemala City to San Marcos? We were told by our hotel that we can arrange a shuttle to take us directly from the airport to San Marcos for $100 (for two people). I thought this seemed a little steep and was... 

By boat.

By boat., San Marcos La Laguna

 euzkadi Says:  The best way to reach San Marcos is by boat. 30 minutes from Panajachel (cost 20 quetzales, around $2.50) or 20 minutes from San Pedro. An amazing trip, through the Atitlan Lake. 

What to Pack  

Warm clothes at night.

Warm clothes at night., San Marcos La Laguna

 euzkadi Says:   Atitlan Lake can be cold at night, bring warm clothes. 

Favorites  

Smile!

Smile!, San Marcos La Laguna

 VinTolucci Says:  The people here are friendly. Smile and strangers become friends. Smile and a friend will return the smile. Be courteous and polite. I have many fond memories of San Marcos, but the one that immediately comes to my mind is of my new friend in San Marcos. Even out in the... 

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 Nice and clean small hotel, rigth in front of the lake. 

 

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Q:  Any ideas on the best travel to San Marcos? We heard that we could spend $100 to take 2 of us directly by shuttle. This seems... 

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A: Hi there: Are you talking about San Marcos La Laguna or the city of San Marcos in the state of San Marcos (a 6-hour trip). You need to specify, because maybe that's why... 

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San Marcos La Laguna

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 A small, clean and peaceful town, out of the beaten path. Has a new age feeling with vegetarian restaurants and yoga centers. 

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San Marcos was originally meant for meditation,

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 I've got some interesting experiences in San Marcos La Laguna. I'd love to share with you the 2 tips I've written, the 8 photos uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created. 

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Meditating in San Marcos

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 I've got some interesting experiences in San Marcos La Laguna. I'd love to share with you the 1 tip I've written, the 4 photos uploaded, and 1 travelogue I've created. 

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