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—you'll love it!

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 that will take us to Lake Atitlan, considered by many as one of the most beautiful lakes in the world.

Our tour will start as we cross the lake and get to know each of its secrets, as well as the Mayan culture that surrounds it, and the Mayan villages that coexist on its shores, merging with the Tolimán, Atitlán and San Pedro volcanoes. A sight that will leave you speechless!

Then, we'll arrive at San Juan La Laguna, a village where the Mayan roots remain in the population. We'll walk through its narrow streets full of indigenous murals to reach a group of Mayan women artisans. Here, we'll learn about the natural dyeing of fabrics, as well as how the chocolate is made.

Our next stop will be the neighbouring village of San Pedro La Laguna. We'll walk through streets where the hippie community and the Mayan population intermingle—you'll be amazed by the contrast in the streets!

We'll return to the boat to go to Santiago Atitlán, a village with an impressive local market and Mayan culture at its best. We'll visit its square and church as we walk up the street from the pier. Lastly, we'll visit a local restaurant with the most authentic Guatemalan dishes.

We'll return to the boat to cross the lake again and return to Panajachel, where we'll finish our excursion after between 6 and 7 hours.

HOW DOES IT WORK?

This tour includes a guided boat trip across Lake Atitlan, where you will explore the charming Mayan villages: San Juan La Laguna, San Pedro La Laguna, and Santiago Atitlán. You'll experience the vibrant local culture and witness traditional crafts, including natural dyeing techniques and chocolate production.

Included
Boat transportation across the lake.Guided visit to the villages.Time to explore the local markets and cultural sites.Tasting of local dishes at a village restaurant.

Not included
Personal expenses.Tips for guides.

Meeting Point

The tour begins at the door of Porta Hotel del Lago de Panajachel, providing an accessible starting point for your adventure across Lake Atitlan.