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Full Day At Lake Atitlán from Antigua Guatemala
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Full Day (1 day)
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Language
Spanish / English
Min. Passengers
3 passengers
Full Day At Lake Atitlán from Antigua Guatemala
Discover the rich culture of the indigenous peoples that surround Lake Atitlán on a full-day trip from Antigua. Along with an expert guide, take a leisurely boat ride visiting three distinctive towns located on the shores of Guatemala's largest lake. See the powerful stature of the San Pedro volcano from the town of San Pedro la Laguna; observe the traditional crafts of weaving mats in San Juan la Laguna; and absorb the lively atmosphere of Lake Atitlán's largest city, Santiago Atitlán, during a guided tour. This tour includes round-trip transportation from your hotel in Antigua.
-Full day excursion to three towns located on the shores of Lake Atitlán from Antigua
-Admire the mighty San Pedro volcano in San Pedro la Laguna
-Observe the traditional crafts of weaving mats in San Juan la Laguna
-Absorb the lively atmosphere of Santiago Atitlán during a guided tour
-Enjoy the convenience of round-trip transportation from your hotel in Antigua
-Full day excursion to three towns located on the shores of Lake Atitlán from Antigua
-Admire the mighty San Pedro volcano in San Pedro la Laguna
-Observe the traditional crafts of weaving mats in San Juan la Laguna
-Absorb the lively atmosphere of Santiago Atitlán during a guided tour
-Enjoy the convenience of round-trip transportation from your hotel in Antigua
Departure place
- Pick up at hotels: Pick up at hotels, Air BnB located within the perimeter of Antigua Guatemala. If they are in the surroundings, they should arrive on their own at El Parque Central de Antigua Guatemala.
- Return point of the tour: Central Park of Antigua Guatemala
- Tour duration: 14 hours
- Days of operation: every day
Itinerary
Day 1
Visit three Mayan towns
Tour start time: 5:30 am
Our day will start at 5:30 am with the transfer from Antigua to Panajachel.
Our day will start at 5:30 am with the transfer from Antigua to Panajachel.
- At 9:00 am We will have some time for breakfast (own expense / NOT INCLUDED).
- At 9:30 am We will take a boat tour of the lake visiting the surrounding villages:
- San Juan La Laguna : It is special that the inhabitants (known as Tz'tujiles) take pride in their craft traditions, particularly painting and weaving, and have developed their own tourism and infrastructure to highlight these traditions to visitors. Perhaps part of what makes everything work so well is the community spirit, coffee farmers, fishermen, organic farmers, natural dry cleaners and widows are among the like-minded groups that have formed cooperatives here.
- San Pedro la Laguna: 20-minute break
- Santiago Atitlán : Across the lake from Panajachel, at an entrance between the volcanoes of Tolimán and San Pedro, is Santiago Atitlán, the largest of the lake's communities, with a strong indigenous identity. Many Atitecos (as their people are known) proudly adhere to the traditional Mayan tz'utujil lifestyle. Women wear purple striped skirts and huipiles embroidered with colorful birds and flowers, while older men still wear lavender or maroon striped embroidered pants. The city's brotherhoods maintain the syncretic traditions and rituals of Mayan Catholicism. Here there is also a wide variety of crafts. This is the home of Maximón, who moves into a new home on May 8 (after Easter) . The rest of the year, Maximón lives with a caretaker and receives offerings. He changes houses every year.
- Our day ends at 4:00 pm with the departure transfer from Panajachel with return to La Antigua Guatemala. (The arrival time to the Colonial City will be approximately at 7pm)
Includes
- Shared transfer, local guide, shared boat
Not included
- Meals, drinks, tips, visit to Maximon (Q25.00 p / p)
Activities
- Guided visits (included)
Notes
- Please be patient when you are picked up, the bus starts the route 10 minutes earlier and may take up to 30 more minutes after the established time. Please call (502) 30094864 if you are not picked up by 5:50 am.
- Land and water transportation is shared with other tourists
- We are not responsible for forgotten objects inside the bus or during the tour
- The one-way transfer takes approximately 3 hours, the return may take a little longer due to traffic or unforeseen events out of our reach during the tour.
- During Lent and Easter, like other festive activities within La Antigua Guatemala, we coordinate a specific point for collection and not at hotels.
- Upon returning from the tour, all passengers must stay in the Central Park of La Antigua Guatemala (they are not left in hotels)