Lake Atitlan and surrounding towns
We will depart early in the morning from Antigua Guatemala in a private bus, heading towards the beautiful Lake Atitlan and its surrounding villages. Along the way, about an hour from Antigua, we will make a stop to enjoy a delicious breakfast at one of the cabin restaurants in the charming town of Tecpan, nestled in the Guatemalan highlands.
Upon reaching Lake Atitlan (Panajachel Village, approximately 10 am), we will board a local boat to visit the villages around the lake. Santiago Atitlan is one of the largest municipalities in the area but very authentic. Afterward, we will visit San Juan La Laguna, a town of around 4,000 inhabitants, but full of color, murals, textiles, and beautiful views of the lake. This day will be an opportunity to learn about culture, textiles, and the history of these places.
At the end of our visit, the boat will drop us off in Panajachel, where we will take the bus back to Antigua Guatemala. If you wish, we can include an overnight stay in this beautiful place, allowing you to sleep in a hotel with stunning views of the lake. If your visit coincides with a Thursday or Sunday, we can even visit the famous Chichicastenango market.
Atitlan Tours
Lake Atitlan and surrounding towns
We will depart early in the morning from Antigua Guatemala in a private bus, heading towards the beautiful Lake Atitlan and its surrounding villages. Along the way, about an hour from Antigua, we will make a stop to enjoy a delicious breakfast at one of the cabin restaurants in the charming town of Tecpan, nestled in the Guatemalan highlands. Upon reaching Lake Atitlan (Panajachel Village, approximately 10 am), we will board a local boat to visit the villages around the lake. Santiago Atitlan is one of the largest municipalities in the area but very authentic. Afterward, we will visit San Juan La Laguna, a town of around 4,000 inhabitants, but full of color, murals, textiles, and beautiful views of the lake. This day will be an opportunity to learn about culture, textiles, and the history of these places. At the end of our visit, the boat will drop us off in Panajachel, where we will take the bus back to Antigua Guatemala. If you wish, we can include an overnight stay in this beautiful place, allowing you to sleep in a hotel with stunning views of the lake. If your visit coincides with a Thursday or Sunday, we can even visit the famous Chichicastenango market.
Other Destinations
MYSCTICAL ANTIGUA
La Antigua Guatemala
A beautiful city located 45 kilometers from the country's capital and connected by a modern highway. La Antigua Guatemala was founded by the Spaniards in the Panchoy Valley in the year 1543 with the name Ciudad de Santiago de los Caballeros, and during the colonial period, it was one of the most modern cities, along with Mexico and Lima.
MAGICAL MOUNTAINS
Lake Atitlán
At the beginning of the 20th century, the renowned British writer Aldous Huxley, who had traveled all over the world, upon arriving at Lake Atitlán, could not contain his excitement and exclaimed: without a doubt, this is the Most Beautiful Lake in the World.
Chichicastenango
A mystical town inhabited by the Maya-Quiché ethnicity, located in the mountains of what was once the Kingdom of Utatlán. Its cultural richness, handicrafts, market, and colorful clothing are the attractions that motivate people from all over the world to visit this magical place.
MILLENNIARY JUNGLES
Tikal
Tikal is the most famous city in the Maya World. Located in the Peten department in northern Guatemala, it is a faithful reflection of the greatness of the Maya civilization. You can travel through time as you enter the tropical jungle of this beautiful region, discovering monumental buildings from that glorious era of the Maya civilization, beautiful squares that were ceremonial centers and observatories of the universe.
EXOTIC CARIBBEAN
Río Dulce
In the Caribbean of Guatemala you can find a diversity of places to make your visit an unforgettable experience. The beautiful Rio Dulce that rises in Lake Izabal and flows into the Caribbean Sea, with a route full of exuberant flora and fauna. The castle of San Felipe, a relic of the colonial era that was the great wall to defend the country from the pirates that devastated its coasts. Livingston, a small Garifuna town full of rich Afro-Guatemalan traditions and customs. In short, a wide variety of white sand beaches and crystal clear waters to enjoy.
COLORFUL HIGHLANDS
Xela
One of the most important cities in Guatemala is Quetzaltenango, also known as Xelaju'. It is a city with a lot of history, at one time in the country's history it was the capital of El Estado de los Altos. Xelaju' is surrounded by picturesque villages and the colorful costumes, as well as its beautiful landscapes, that are one of its great attractions.