Adventure
Take a scenic flight
The best view of all, from a private flight over the lake — around the mountains, volcanoes and even out to the Pacific. Just ask at the hotel.
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Why Lake Atitlán?
Beautiful, diverse and exciting — and when you stay with us, it's all right here at your doorstep. Here are the experiences our guests love most.
Adventure
Hike the San Pedro Volcano
A challenging climb leads to undoubtedly the most incredible view of the lake and the Atitlán caldera. Boat to San Pedro, then tuk tuk to the trailhead.
Culture
Mayan painting class
Find the best painters in San Juan at the Maya Gallery Chiya, where Angelina Cuc, Antonio and Diego Coché will welcome you. Wet your brush!
Culture
Chichicastenango market
On Thursdays and Sundays this mountain village becomes the world's largest handicrafts market — pottery, textiles, carved masks, flowers and incense.
Adventure
Tandem paragliding
Fulfil the dream of flying — gliding silently and elegantly over the lake on a tandem flight that's open to almost anyone.
Culture
Mayan weaving class
Meet the weavers of Casa Flor Ixcaco, where 25 local women create 100% natural, handmade textiles using methods passed down for generations.
Adventure
Horseback riding in San Pedro
Ride to the volcano or along the shores of the lake. Boat to the San Pedro pier where Pedro waits with the horses.
Tours
Boat tour of the lake
Rent a boat and visit San Juan and Santiago Atitlán, two of the most interesting towns around the lake. A full day trip — ask us to arrange it.
Culture
Visit an ancient Mayan city
Explore the 1,000-year-old Iximché ruins — pyramid-temples, royal palaces, ball courts and an on-site museum.
Relax
Ixmucané Healing Center
On-site at Lomas: Bach Flowers, Meridian Psychotherapy, Reiki, hot stones, neurolymphatic and Swedish massage, plus Sacred Sound and Crystal Healing.
Culture
Mayan cooking class
Food unites us. Dive into local cuisine, learn the tricks of the trade, and take the methods and recipes home with you.
Relax
Open your heart at a Kirtan
Join a group celebrating life, peace and unity through chant and song. Fridays in Tzununá and Tuesdays in San Marcos.
Tours
Tour a local organic farm
See sustainability and permaculture in action on a farm that supplies fresh fruit and vegetables to many around the lake.
Adventure
Scuba diving day trip
Certified diver or total beginner, there's a fun dive to suit you — you can even get certified right here on the lake.
Adventure
Zipline through a nature reserve
Fly above waterfalls, coffee groves and steep cliffs. The reserve includes butterfly preserves, hiking trails and hanging bridges.
Adventure
Jump into the lake
Swimming in Lake Atitlán is a favourite pastime — find a beautiful walk to a beautiful jump, or launch from a trampoline!
Tours
Get your caffeine fix
Tour local coffee farms. Guatemalan beans are among the best in the world thanks to sustainable, world-class farming.
Adventure
Hike Acatenango
An overnight hike puts you eye-to-eye with the constantly-erupting Volcán de Fuego — watch it spit lava and ash hundreds of feet into the air.