Itineraries
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Tell us what you like and how many days you have. We'll suggest a plan by area, so you spend less time on boats, with verified places and businesses.
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Day 1 · Panajachel and the Palopó towns
Panajachel · Santa Catarina Palopó · San Antonio Palopó- MorningMirador de Santa Catarina · Santa Catarina PalopóA short, steep climb with a view of the lake between the Tolimán and Atitlán volcanoes.Getting there →
- LunchPalopó 6.8 (restaurante de Casa Palopó) · Santa Catarina Palopó✓ VerifiedRestaurante del hotel Casa Palopó con cocina contemporánea basada en ingredientes y tradiciones culinarias guatemaltecas, con vista a lago y volcanes.Getting there →
- AfternoonReserva Natural Atitlán · Panajachel✓ VerifiedReserva natural con senderos y puentes colgantes, mariposario, tirolesas, BiciCable, camping, playa y habitaciones, a pocos minutos del centro.Getting there →
- SunsetChez Alex · Panajachel✓ VerifiedRestaurante de cocina francesa y alta cocina, uno de los clásicos de Panajachel para cenas especiales.Getting there →
- Stay overnightHotel Posada de Don Rodrigo Panajachel · Panajachel✓ VerifiedHotel de estilo colonial al final de Calle Santander, frente al lago, con piscina, restaurante Las Espadas, sauna y salones para eventos.Getting there →
Day 2 · San Juan, San Pedro and San Marcos
San Juan La Laguna · San Pedro La Laguna · San Pablo La Laguna · San Marcos La Laguna · Santa Clara La Laguna- MorningReserva Natural Cerro Tzankujil · San Marcos La LagunaA municipal reserve on a sacred hill with trails, birdwatching and views of San Pedro volcano.Getting there →
- LunchPita Sabij · San Pedro La Laguna✓ VerifiedRestaurante junto al lago de cocina mediooriental: hummus, falafel, shawarma y platos de cordero.Getting there →
- AfternoonMayan Kitchen Cooking Class · San Pedro La LagunaClase de cocina tradicional guatemalteca con instructora maya local, visita al mercado y comida compartida con vista al lago.Getting there →
- SunsetBlind Lemon's · San Marcos La Laguna✓ VerifiedRestaurante de comida reconfortante, famoso por su pollo al limón y pollo frito, con ambientación de blues.Getting there →
To get there, catch a public boat early from the nearest dock; the last one usually leaves before dark.
We suggest one option for each part of the day and show you all the others in the area so you can choose. The order takes into account what you're looking for, verified listings and, once there are enough, verified reviews and the most-visited listings. Among similar options the order changes on every visit, and sponsored businesses don't move up this list.
Bring a reusable bottle and bag, don't use soap or sunscreen in the lake, and take your trash with you. The lake belongs to everyone.
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