• Lake Atitlan Walking Tour

    Lake Atitlan Walking Tour begins in Panajachel which is the Gateway to Lake Atitlan, Panajachel located less than 90 miles from Guatemala City is considered the gateway to Lake Atitlan.

    Casa Flor Ixcaco Weaving Co-Operative Lake Atitlan Guatemala
Lake Atitlan Boat Tour

Lake Atitlan Walking Tour

On September 18th, 2020 the Guatemala Borders reopened after closing in March of 2020 due to the COVID Pandemic. At this time COVID 19 is well managed in Guatemala. Guests coming to Guatemala are required to wear masks, social distance, and follow sanitation guidelines.

This also has affected Lake Atitlan Boat Schedules. Only ten persons are allowed on a boat at one time, more or less regular boat services are operating around Lake Atitlan

Lake Atitlan Walking Tour begins in Panajachel which is the Gateway to Lake Atitlan, Panajachel located less than 90 miles from Guatemala City is considered the gateway to Lake Atitlan.

Panajachel sits on the northeast shore of the Lake and is the transport hub for the whole area, you can literally travel anywhere from Pana.

There is an estimated 15,000 people living in the Panajachel area with the local economy primarily based on tourism.

Lake Atitlan Boat Tour

Lake Atitlan Walking Tour

TRIP DURATION: roughly 7-8 hours

TRIP LOCATION: Lake Atitlan

TRIP PHYSICAL LEVEL: Easy to Moderate

TRIP DETAILS: $150 (Q1150) – 1 person (private tour) / $100 (Q750) per person – 2 or more people

WHAT TO BRING: Bring camera, water, snacks, sun protection (hat, shades, sunscreen), good walking shoes or sneakers are recommended, and be prepared to have an incredible adventure!

About Panajachel

The village of Pana comes alive in the evening with street vendors selling delicious tipico food.  You can find rellenitos de plátano, chuchitos, pupusas, tacos, elote, tostados, corn tamales, garnachas, chile rellenos, and many other foods.

The Palapa Bar is Pana’s favorite bar, restaurant and party hostel located in the heart of Panajachel.  Along with food and drink they offer a regular Texas Holdem poker game each week on Friday night.

The easiest way to get around Pana is by walking as driving and parking are difficult.  For those in need of transportation tuk tuk’s provide safe, fast and efficient transportation for Q5 within Pana.

This Panajachel Lake Atitlan Walking Tour is not only a walking adventure but also an opportunity to experience Guatemala—its people, the history, the landscape, the food, and the different ways of life.

Panajachel is located in the highlands of Guatemalan and provides breathtaking views of stunning and awe-inspiring mountains and volcanoes that adorn the most beautiful lake in the world. It also boasts a lively and colorful outdoor market, Mayan folklore and charm, and rich traditions—a trip to Lake Atitlan Guatemala is one big cultural experience.

Guatemala is unique in that more than half its population is of Mayan Indian origin.

Regardless of where you are from, an understanding of Mayan Textiles and culture requires an insight into the history and culture of its indigenous people. And with the largest Mayan population in Central America, Lake Atitlan Guatemala is the perfect place to start.

Join our cultural Lake Atitlan Walking Tour that takes in everything from visiting the local indoor/outdoor market to learning about the Mayan folklore that can be seen in local textiles and in the traditional hand-woven clothing, as well as leaning about the rich history of this area.

We will also be visiting Casa Cakchiquel which was built in 1948 and served as one of the first hotels on the lake. Casa Cakchiquel features an incredibly interesting museum and gallery that includes over 3,000 photographs from 1860 – 1970.

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