Lake Atitlán and San Juan La Laguna Day Trip by Boat from Guatemala City
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Departing from Guatemala City, visit Lake Atitlán and some surrounding villages, a winning combination of scenic beauty and a relaxed atmosphere, immersed in Mayan culture. In particular, visit Santiago Atitlán, a small town on the south side of Lake Atitlán, famous for a shrine to Maximón.
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Atitlán means "between the waters." In the Nahuatl language, "atl" is the word for water,and "titlan" means between.The "tl" at the end of the word "atl" is dropped and the words are combined to form "Atitlán." You will be pick up in your hotel to start a full day on Atitlán Lake, visiting San Juan La Laguna town by boat, in our tour you will be able to appreciate the beautiful landscape that the lake offers us. Atitlán means "between the waters." In the Nahuatl language, "atl" is the word for water,and "titlan" means between.The "tl" at the end of the word "atl" is dropped and the words are combined to form "Atitlán."
We will go to the west of the country where most of the indigenous villages of Guatemala are concentrated. On the way to our destination we will start in a wooded area surrounded by pine trees and other tree species continuing our journey we will see a valley where a variety of vegetables are grown, as well as fruits and vegetables grown by local people. Upon arrival to Panajachel we will take a public boat to cross Lake Atitlan and visit San Juan La Laguna. * Time stipulated in this point, includes the time it takes to transfer by boat to San Juan La Laguna .
San Juan la Laguna , the first ideas that come mind are: peace, order, culture, art galleries, textile dyeing, weaving women, fishing men, medicinal plants, legends, landscapes, the Mayan Face and a lake that will make you fall in love with the warmth of its people. Throughout the town you will find murals painted by the Xocomeel (painters), in these paintings you can discover the daily life, history and customs of San Juan la Laguna * Time stipulated in this point, includes the time it takes to transfer by boat to Panajachel.
At the end of our walking through the town we will take a public boat to transfer back to Panajachel. In Panajachel you will take a delicious lunch (NOT INCLUDED)
At the end of your lunch , you’ll be returned to Guatemala City via Antigua Guatemala.
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Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Tours include bilingual guide (English and Spanish).
- It is recommended that you bring walking shoes, hat, sunglasses, and a camera.
- Minimum of 2 passengers (adults) is required for the tour to run. If the minimum size is not reached, the tour is subject to cancellation and all tickets are refunded or rescheduled. • Tours include bilingual guide (English and Spanish).
- For groups of 10 persons or more, please contact Gray Line Guatemala to arrange.
- Please contact us if you need a guide in any other language. French, German and Italian in private services, subject to additional costs and guide availability.
- To find pictures of our experiences, search us on Instagram as @graylinetoursgt
- If you are lodging in Zone 1, our only pick-up point is at the Hotel Panamerican.
- If you are lodging in an airbnb please move to the nearest hotel lobby and please let us know of its name.
Reviews(12)
The tour company canceled on me without telling me. 30 minutes past my scheduled pick up time I received an email for a refund. Tour company did not reach out to me despite multiple texts and phone calls either. Can not recommend them to anyone.
Gérardmer: the city and the lake. Gérardmer is a very pleasant city: airy, beautiful streets and avenues, ease of parking by car and many non-paying parking. Of course, the essential: linen in all these forms and sales available in many factory stores in downtown and nearby, with always very interesting prices (outlet, second choice). Its lake, quiet and its "green" environment, restaurants and shops full of specialties from the east of France.
Estimada Ana Gracias por haber reservado con nosotros y tomarse el tiempo de hacernos saber sus comentarios, los cuales son muy valiosos para nosotros.
We booked this trip last minute and it was one of the best decisions we made on our trip to Guatemala. The tour guide was early, interactive, and provided a lot of history of the cities we visited. Would definitely recommend this tour, you won’t regret it.
My husband and I went on a tour with Juan Pablo. There is nothing, but positive things! He was an amazing guide; very kind, friendly and intelligent. Please ask for Juan Pablo when booking a tour :)
We attended a weaving class in the village at a place called Tinte Maya, a cooperative of women artisans. The ladies helped us make beautiful scarves in a lovely patio setting. They were so patient with us! It was a really great experience
From the front door pick up at our hotel to the kindness & patience of our guide, this trip was awesome. The van was clean & comfortable, the information was valuable and the views and people were amazing. The lake is beautiful and a must do activity.
Was very good tour The only thing was that the tour required twi minimum people, So I had to buy an additional ticket, Otherwise the tour would be canceled
Dear Thank you for having booked with us and for takes the time to share your comments with us!! Some of our excursions requires a minimun of 2 people and the day of your excursion we only have you signed that was the reason you pay for 2.
It was very fascinating to go into the communities of the various Mayan societies. It was a good boat ride across Lake Atitlan. Panajchel and the Santiago Village were each full of culture and history. During this journey we happened to spend a lot of time with street vendors and dining venues with the objective of returning business to the community which I appreciate. It was a good excursion, however, I would have enjoyed a little more history or direct interaction with members of the Mayan culture.
Dear Ruth Thank you for having booked with us and for takes the time to share your comments with us!!
I loved knowing Lake Atitlan, the day was beautiful and that helped a lot, the guide Juan Carlos told us a lot about the history of Guatemala and
Estimado Muchas gracias por haber reservado con nosotros y por tomarse el tiempo de dejarnos sus comentarios!!
Drive from guatemala city to the lake was through very scenic route. Took 3 hrs. The lake and its communities are diverse, artistic and deep in culture. Weather was kind, mild and cloudy.
