Enjoy and discover the colorful market day of Chichicastenango! This is an unique experience that you will see how is the local people live and doing their activities in the market days. The real Mayan culture is still live. Also since their typical dress till the Mayan language that they speak.
This is a community tour that starts from Panajachel we will take a private boat that will take us to the first town where you will meet women weavers that the guide will explain the whole process from cotton to clothing using natural plants to obtain different natural colors, then the guide will take you to a chocolate factory where you will be able to taste and see the elaboration of various products made from cocoa to chocolate and to continue learning with the local people you will visit a group of women who work with plants to treat different types of diseases Also on the tour you visit the vegetable market, colonial churches, parks among others.
This tour is conducted by people from the community who speak Spanish, English and Mayan
Visit three typical Mayan villages from around Lake Atitlan.Witness the lifestyle of the Mayan people, learn their natural techniques for making textiles and see the local way of life.
We offer our experience, kindness, honesty, and responsibility at your service to provide a comfortable and pleasant journey, ensuring a safe arrival at your destination. We are committed to the safety of your belongings, allowing you to trust us completely. If you are eager to connect with fellow explorers on a shared trip from Panajachel (Atitlan Lake) to Antigua Guatemala, we have you covered. We will also guide you through hidden gems and breathtaking scenery along the way. Join us for an unforgettable ride!
Visit Quetzaltenango and the Fuentes Georginas Hot Springs. High in the Western Highlands and a spectacular drive.
Tour the historic downtown and visit the cathedral, central park, government buildings, and theater.
Soak in the geothermal hot springs and feel your stress melt away.
A true cultural sharing experience by making beaded friendship bracelet jewelry with a local Mayan woman. Perfect for individual travelers, volunteer groups, and families. Learn about the Mayan culture, and get a glimpse into their daily life. Beading class is around 2 hours, lunch is 1 hour or less, the village tour is around 2 hours.
Income from classes and tours supports our non-profit economic empowerment and social enterprise programs at CECAP vocational center
Discover the Mayan villages of Santa Catarina and San Antonio on a flexible day tour package from Panajachel.
Learn about the local culture, visit weaving cooperatives and see the vibrant blues, purples, and reds woven into traditional designs. Meet local families. Go to local craft cooperatives and galleries, local ceramic studio, historic churches, and more. Private tour.
It is for people who like to do adventure tours in this tour you will have the opportunity to do different types of activities in one day.
We will start in the morning in Panajachel where we will take a private boat to take us to the village of jaibalito from there we will start the hike for two hours approximately until we arrive at the town of tzununa after we go by bicycle passing through the villages of San Marcos, San Pablo, San Juan and San Pedro, in San Pedro we will leave the bicycle and to finish our tour we will have a more relaxing adventure in the lake, kayaking over the lake for an hour.
This tour requires a minimum of two people
Great opportunity to see the inner workings of a successful NGO. Perfect for volunteers, educators, families, and individual travelers who are interested in social development. This experience will inspire you with the success' that have transformed a small Mayan community.
Don't just visit Lake Atitlan—live it, breathe it, and bond with it. Book your Temazcal sauna and dinner experience today, and prepare to carry home more than souvenirs; you'll bring back a piece of the Mayan spirit, forever a part of your journey.
Step into a world where ancient traditions ignite the senses and warm the soul. Nestled in one of the smaller Mayan villages of Lake Atitlan, a cultural ritual awaits that offers more than just relaxation—it promises a transformative journey.
Reserve your spot and ignite your soul with the warmth of Mayan culture.
Walk the Face of the Earth on the Sacred Path of the Sun: Author & lecturer Vincent Stanzione has opened his mountain home in an exclusive arrangement to offer an amazing experience. This experience will enable you to enter the Maya world in truly authentic ways. It allows visitors to learn about the Maya Civilization by entering the Maya World of the Present Day. Let us take you to places nobody but the Maya ever go while learning all you can from a researcher and writer who is hungry to share the world he has made his home. Guiding enables those of us who have attained a great deal of knowledge to share it with others in a direct way. So take a walk with Vincent along the flowery paths during this fascinating day in the highlands, high above Lake Atitlan. Learn about the Maya and the Mesoamerican traditions, their cosmo-magical thinking, their calendar, the way of living in the world, their myths and their deep sense of being the descendants of divine ancestors.
This is a tour that starts from Panajachel where in our office we will go to the ferry to take a public boat that will take us to the town of Tzununa, from there our bicycle adventure begins, visiting the towns of Tzununa, San Marcos, San Pablo, San Juan and San Pedro, on the bike tour stops will be made where you can appreciate panoramic views, you will also visit weavers, medicinal plants, colonial churches, and coffee plantations.
The route has a total of 7 miles, so the bicycle tour lasts approximately 2 to 3 hours, the road that starts with dirt for approximately 3 miles later with a paved road, there are also ups and downs of small hills so It is recommended to be in good condition.
This is a 16-kilometer bike ride where you will encounter ups and downs in one, along the way. Our guide will make stops at points or in viewpoints so that they can enjoy the lake at different points. The towns that are visited are Santa Catalina and San Antonio in these towns will also stop at different points to visit women weavers, colonial churches, factory Ceramic
If you like adventure enjoy a leisurely and picturesque bike ride through Mayan villages above Panajachel. Mostly downhill, this relaxing tour takes you through the spectacular Guatemalan Highlands and small Mayan villages, and enjoy breathtaking views of Lake Atitlan and the nearby volcanoes.
Visit two colorful mayan villages around Lake Atitlan.Witness the lifestyle of the Mayan people, learn their natural techniques for making textiles, muralls, mayan sacred saint and see the local mayan culture and we immerse you in this amazing tour.
We included a Guatemalan lunch in one of the lake view restaurant that serve Guatemalan food.
You will be taken from Panajachel to Solola Market, there you see the colorful market and local cultures, Afterwards you willgo ride to San Jorge La laguna to explore a local authentic village and will see how original village is. Later, you will go by local mayan family to experience a mayan kitchen how mom to cook and shared delicious lunch together afterward come back to Panajachel.
This hike very known will guide you through stunning views, so be prepared. We will begin from Santa Cruz la Laguna and will end in San Marcos la Laguna. It is a up and down trail 9 km long. Relatively easy I recommended this hike for all ages.
• Lake view
• Mayan Villages
• Corn and beans field
• Pickup/drop off: Panajachel or Lake Atitlan Area.
• Lenght: 4 hours total (2 hrs hike)
• Begin at 7:30 am.
Experience a magical trip from Lake Atitlan to Lanquin on our shuttle service, with one daily morning departure. Relax in our air-conditioned vehicles for a safe, comfortable, and budget-friendly experience. Grab your spot now for an extraordinary travel experience
This trekking adventure with a duration of 3 days of walking and a distance of 60 kilometers and a high elevation of 3,837 meters (La Torre) is the non-volcanic mountain chain highest elevation in Central America
From Nebaj lasts for three days starting the hike in the (Region Ixil) to Todos Santos takes you off the beaten track and discover uncharted mountains Cuchumatanes chain where people live inthe remote communities and their traditional routes through 3 zones starting with the region “Maya Ixil, area , then here we will Mam area the “Chaplaincy, La Ventosa, Tower “up to Todos Santos mountain chain that is hardly visited Guatemala with few changes and features as unique as spectacular scenery, green valleys of pine, fir, juniper, oak, madrone is crossed, barren plateaus. The region was one of the hardest hit during the civil war (civil war that lasted 36 years) and memories of massacres and disappearances weigh on the minds of people.
Enjoy and discover the colorful market days of Sololá on Tuesday and Thursday! This is a good spot and very important colourful market close fo Panajachel. That will be a good experience for you will see how is the local people live and doing their activities in the market days
The north shore of Lake Atitlan has no true road access, so you will be hiking along ancient paths that have been used by the Kachekel Maya for centuries. You will see some of the most magnificent scenery in the world. This rugged and remote section of Lake Atitlan has barely been touched by the outside world.
The exclusive tour only in the Christmas period! This special times brings magic Guatemala. The territory of modern Guatemala once formed the core of the Maya civilization, which extended across Mesoamerica. Together with the professional local guide, you will visit the most beautifully decorated places. You will feel spellbound with the charming atmosphere in the streets which you can feel only this time of the year! What is the story of the Christmas tree? Who was the first to decorate it in the world? What magical things can happen during the Christmas period? Have you heard about Christmas spells? You will hear miraculous Christmas legends about Guatemala. You will visit the old-fashioned Christmas Market in the city. What makes it so popular? What local products is must taste at Christmas? Fill your heart with the joy and experience magic of Guatemala.
Experience one of the most unique cultural experiences in Guatemala. This is a family friendly day of viewing the giant kites, enjoying local food and music, and exploring the significance behind this special event. Your local guide will share with you the customs and traditions, and allow you to have a deep understanding of the Day of the Dead.
Panajachel
Wake up with local flavor
✔ Start your day with an authentic Chapin Breakfast, full of Guatemalan tradition and flavor
San Juan La Laguna
Immerse yourself in a magical corner of Lake Atitlan, where every street, every gesture and every artisanal creation tells a story
✔ Participate in a Mayan textile workshop and discover the deep symbolism behind each thread, color and ancestral design.
✔ Connect with nature by meeting melipon bees, sacred guardians of ecological balance.
✔ Walk the charming Calle de los Umbreros and the vibrant Calle de los Hatros, true living canvases of local art.
Santiago Atitlan
Let yourself be wrapped up in the mystique of this town full of living traditions, spirituality and Mayan heritage.
✔ Explore its craft market, packed with unique colors, textures and flavors.
✔ Visit the majestic Church and Convent of St. James the Apostle, built on a Mayan altar: a powerful symbol of religious syncretism that unites two worlds.
