Guatemala
Lake Atitlan Weekend Trip September 30 - October 2
No trip to Guatemala is complete without a visit to Lake Atitlan, described by Lonely Planet as “the closest thing to Eden on Earth”
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Overview
We will be heading at 4 PM to one of Guatemala´s most beautiful destinations, Lake Atitlán! A body of water in a massive volcanic crater in Guatemala’s southwestern highlands! We will be staying in a town called Panajachel, located right next to the lake. Panajachel, known as Pana, is home to several restaurants featuring local and international cuisine, coffee shops, and street food vendors but most importantly where you will find lots of Guatemalan textiles and artisanal pieces handmade by indigenous people from around the lake. On this weekend trip, we will visit four of the most popular villages in Lake Atitlan: Panajachel, Tzununa, Jaibalito, and San Marcos La Laguna. We will transport from village to village in lanchas (speedboats), the most popular way to travel on the lake as they offer a unique experience where you will be surrounded by everything that the crater has to offer: volcanoes, the sound of birds, and a fun water adventure while traveling.
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DAY 1
Day 1 - Friday
Pickup - 4pm Driving time to first location - around 2.5 hours; depending on the traffic...
First Location - Panajachel - Accommodation
Evening Time - We arrive in Panajachel at night, and for a good and rich welcome to Atitlan, we will enjoy a family dinner made at home :)
Included
Transportation
Family dinner on the first night
Accommodation
DAY 2
Day 2 - Saturday
In the morning, we will head from Pananjel to Tzunana. Tzunana means Hummingbird of the water, a small village surrounded by crops that range from Avocado, Jocote, Corn, Banana, and primarily Coffee.
We will take a guided hike in between views of the stunning volcanoes, and a forest, ending up in the picturesque village of Jaibalito, which is known at the mores authentic and charming Mayan Village in Atitlan.
Here, we will swim and have dinner before heading back to Pananjel.
Included
Transportation
Guided hike
Swimming spots
Stunning views
Not Included In Price
Food & beverage
DAY 3
Day 3 - Sunday
Leaving early on Sunday morning, we will head to San Marcos, a magical village that has obtained the reputation of an “energy vortex”. It is filled with yoga retreats, holistic healing centres and new age workshops!
We will spend the entire afternoon in this unique place, before heading back to Antigua, arriving early evening.
Included
Transportation by boat
San Marcos Village exploration
Not Included In Price
Food & beverage
What's Included
What's Included
Transportation to and from Antigua
Accommodation in a large shared house for 2 nights
Family dinner on the first evening
Transportation around the lake to multiple different towns
Guided hike
Stunning views
Not Included In The Price
Additional activities
Food & beverage
Gallery
Your Accommodation for the weekend
We will be staying in a shared house in the beautiful Pananjel
The house is located within in Panajachel, in a beautiful floral garden just a few steps from the famous Santander street. It has all the comforts for a pleasant stay with friends. A perfect stay to relax and enjoy the magic that Atitlan offers!
You'll Be Staying Here
Pananjel - Atitlan
You will enjoy coliving with your new crew, in a large house in the centre of Panajachel with 6 rooms, 9 beds, 5 bathrooms and an environment that perfectly matches the style of Panajachel. With multiple communal areas, kitchen and chill out spots, you can truly unwind after a busy work week here.
There is a variety of sleeping arrangements and you will have the option to sleep in private or shared room (your own bed of course!)