Guidebook for Lake Atitlan
Restaurants
Cafe Loco
Calle SantanderReally good coffee & tea and a great way to meet other people.
The food is amazing, especially their pizza. Live bands are always a good time too and the service is one of the best.
47 habitants recommandent
Circus Bar
Calle de Los ArbolesThe food is amazing, especially their pizza. Live bands are always a good time too and the service is one of the best.
Vegan and vegetarian options available. Food is always good. Sometimes we stop by just to grab some fresh bagels
22 habitants recommandent
Deli Jasmin
Calle SantanderVegan and vegetarian options available. Food is always good. Sometimes we stop by just to grab some fresh bagels
Our new favorite in town. It's in a very quiet terrace overlooking Calle Santander. The cook is an Indian that married a Guatemalan woman. They also deliver for 20GTQ more.
Delhi 6
Calle SantanderOur new favorite in town. It's in a very quiet terrace overlooking Calle Santander. The cook is an Indian that married a Guatemalan woman. They also deliver for 20GTQ more.
Very nice restaurant with big, peaceful garden. Menu has indian curries and pizza (one of the best pizzas in town).
Amaranto Panajachel
Rancho GrandeVery nice restaurant with big, peaceful garden. Menu has indian curries and pizza (one of the best pizzas in town).
Restaurante Hana
3-41B Calle SantanderBest sushi in town
Cheros Bar Pupusería
Calle de Los ArbolesDelicious pupusa, a traditional dish from El Salvador.
Hotel Villa Santa Catarina
Tasty traditional food in Santa Catarina Palopo.
Parks & Nature
Hiking. Private Beach. Zip lining. Butterflies. Nature. Camping. Suspension bridges. It really is a nice place to be with nature.
40 habitants recommandent
Réserve naturelle d'Atitlan
Hiking. Private Beach. Zip lining. Butterflies. Nature. Camping. Suspension bridges. It really is a nice place to be with nature.
Shopping
Health food store. Plenty of vegan and vegetarian options.
Sandra's is another great health food store, with two locations - Calle Principal and Santander. Great tofu here, fresh Wednesday and Fridays.
11 habitants recommandent
chalos
Calle PrincipalHealth food store. Plenty of vegan and vegetarian options.
Sandra's is another great health food store, with two locations - Calle Principal and Santander. Great tofu here, fresh Wednesday and Fridays.
Panajachel Market. Fresh fruit and veggies, flowers, meat, souvenirs, etc.
15 habitants recommandent
Mercado Municipal
Panajachel Market. Fresh fruit and veggies, flowers, meat, souvenirs, etc.
While other villages are known for specific things (i.e. San Juan is the fabric village), none of them can compete with Panajachel for sheer volume of shops and variety of products that come from all around Guatemala.
10 habitants recommandent
Calle Santander
Calle SantanderWhile other villages are known for specific things (i.e. San Juan is the fabric village), none of them can compete with Panajachel for sheer volume of shops and variety of products that come from all around Guatemala.
Essentials
Great grocery store for basic casual needs at a good cost - beans, rice, milk, essentials, wine, etc.
20 habitants recommandent
Despensa Familiar
Calle PrincipalGreat grocery store for basic casual needs at a good cost - beans, rice, milk, essentials, wine, etc.
City/town information
Panajachel Guatemala is a bustling town on the shores of beautiful Lake Atitlan, located in the Guatemalan Highlands 3 hours drive from Guatemala City. It is the busiest and most touristy of all the villages on Lake Atitlan, and the most common place for visitors to get their introduction to “The Most Beautiful Lake in the World”.
Even though it is a relatively small place in the scheme of cities, it feels much larger because of the number of tourists. With a population of around 15,000 it is the second-largest town on Lake Atitlan, just ahead of San Pedro la Laguna and behind only Santiago Atitlan.
73 habitants recommandent
Panajachel
Panajachel Guatemala is a bustling town on the shores of beautiful Lake Atitlan, located in the Guatemalan Highlands 3 hours drive from Guatemala City. It is the busiest and most touristy of all the villages on Lake Atitlan, and the most common place for visitors to get their introduction to “The Most Beautiful Lake in the World”.
Even though it is a relatively small place in the scheme of cities, it feels much larger because of the number of tourists. With a population of around 15,000 it is the second-largest town on Lake Atitlan, just ahead of San Pedro la Laguna and behind only Santiago Atitlan.
San Pedro is the backpacker hangout, with plenty of bars, restaurants and activities.
50 habitants recommandent
San Pedro La Laguna
San Pedro is the backpacker hangout, with plenty of bars, restaurants and activities.
San Juan is known for its traditional fabric and clothing shops. They use traditional natural dyeing tecniques and they work with a multitude of materials.
The mini hike to the mirador is a must - it gives a wonderful view over the lake.
52 habitants recommandent
San Juan La Laguna
San Juan is known for its traditional fabric and clothing shops. They use traditional natural dyeing tecniques and they work with a multitude of materials.
The mini hike to the mirador is a must - it gives a wonderful view over the lake.
San Marcos is a new age, hippie enclave with lots of yoga classes and many natural, wholesome products.
49 habitants recommandent
San marcos la laguna
San Marcos is a new age, hippie enclave with lots of yoga classes and many natural, wholesome products.
It is knows for its colorful buildings and specific fabric and knitting techniques.
19 habitants recommandent
Santa Catarina Palopó
It is knows for its colorful buildings and specific fabric and knitting techniques.
San Antonio Palopo
Knows for its colorful, traditional ceramic fabric
Learn Spanish
Run by a local Mayan couple for over 15 years. They are very flexible and employ friendly teachers who will tailor lessons to your level. They are also happy to discuss local Mayan history, culture and politics which helps you learn about Guatemala at the same time you are learning Spanish.
JABEL TINAMIT Spanish School
Calle de Los ArbolesRun by a local Mayan couple for over 15 years. They are very flexible and employ friendly teachers who will tailor lessons to your level. They are also happy to discuss local Mayan history, culture and politics which helps you learn about Guatemala at the same time you are learning Spanish.
Sightseeing
If you continue down Santander to the lake you can wander a pedestrian-only street along the waterfront. There are a variety of stalls selling handicrafts, some Instagram-worthy photo spots and tiny juice bars. It is quieter than Santander and the views are impressive every step of the way.
Mirador Ventana del Mundo
If you continue down Santander to the lake you can wander a pedestrian-only street along the waterfront. There are a variety of stalls selling handicrafts, some Instagram-worthy photo spots and tiny juice bars. It is quieter than Santander and the views are impressive every step of the way.