Lake Atitlan Villages Tour

Embark on a tour that will take you to the most beautiful villages of Lake Atitlan from Panajachel. We'll sail past volcanoes and discover the Mayan culture of the locals.

Description

At the indicated time, we'll meet at the door of Porta Hotel del Lago de Panajachel. From there, we'll head to the pier to board a boat for Lake Atitlan.

The tour will start as we cross the lake and explore its secrets and the Mayan villages along its shores, merging with the Tolimán, Atitlán, and San Pedro volcanoes.

We will arrive at San Juan La Laguna, a village rich in Mayan roots. We'll walk through narrow streets adorned with indigenous murals to a group of Mayan women artisans. Here, we will learn about natural dyeing of fabrics and chocolate making.

Next, we will visit San Pedro La Laguna, where the hippie community and Mayan population coexist. We will return to the boat to head to Santiago Atitlán, which features a local market and rich Mayan culture. We will visit the square and church as we walk up from the pier, and then dine at a local restaurant known for authentic Guatemalan dishes.

Afterward, we will return across the lake to Panajachel, concluding our excursion after approximately 6 to 7 hours.