{"id":10086428,"date":"2023-07-27T12:34:24","date_gmt":"2023-07-27T12:34:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.geckoroutes.com\/?p=10086428"},"modified":"2025-02-04T14:16:53","modified_gmt":"2025-02-04T14:16:53","slug":"things-to-do-in-lake-atitlan-guatemala","status":"publish","type":"travelguides","link":"https:\/\/www.geckoroutes.com\/nl\/blog\/dingen-om-te-doen-in-het-atitlanmeer-guatemala\/","title":{"rendered":"Visiting Lake Atitlan, Guatemala | Where to stay & things to do"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

\n <\/i>Exploring Lake Atitlan<\/span><\/a> \n <\/i>Where to stay<\/span><\/a>\n <\/i>Where to eat<\/span><\/a>\n <\/i>How to get around<\/span><\/a>\n <\/i>Things to do<\/a> \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lake Atitlan is a place that captures people\u2019s hearts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why? It\u2019s a huge crystal-clear lake that\u2019s surrounded by impressive volcanoes and rolling hills. Everywhere you look, you\u2019ll be in awe of what nature can create.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whilst the scenery is the definition of idyllic, there is so much more to visiting Lake Atitl\u00e1n than just the views. Hiking, yoga and meditation, Temazcal\u2026 the list goes on!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you’re visiting Lake Atitlan soon, you’ve come to the right place. After reading this guide, you’ll know which town on the lake to stay in, where to find the best restaurants, how to get around and what to do in this beautiful lake town in Guatemala.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is Lake Atitlan worth visiting?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Visiting Lake Atitlan offers something for every type of traveller. Each of the 11 villages and towns on Lake Atitlan has its own personality and charm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If hiking is your thing, plenty of great hikes start in San Pedro. Looking to enjoy incredible lake views and simply relax? Santa Cruz might be your place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lake Atitlan is also a hotspot for yoga, meditation and spirituality. Especially in the town of San Marcos, a welcoming and friendly \u2018hippie\u2019 community has formed, creating a place to try new things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The beauty of Lake Atitl\u00e1n is that it\u2019s so easy to get around and discover the allure of each village.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How long should you stay in Lake Atitlan?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We recommend dividing your time between a few of the towns on Lake Atitlan \u2014 essentially town hopping. A night or two in 2-3 towns gives you a good amount of time to explore the lake and get a feel of the different areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s easy to slip into the laid-back vibe of Lake Atitlan and forget how much time you\u2019re spending there. Those not restricted by time can easily end up spending a month on Lake Atitlan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For most people, though, 4-7 days is enough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where to stay on Lake Atitlan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are 11 towns and villages scattered on the shores of Lake Atitlan. The best part is that you don\u2019t have to pick just one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stay in a few different towns, experiencing what each of them has to offer. Getting between the towns is relatively easy, so you have nothing to lose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To help you pick the right places to stay, we\u2019ve chosen our 4 favourite spots on Lake Atitlan:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Location #1: San Pedro La Laguna \u2014 one of the most popular towns<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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View of San Pedro<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n