Activities Available at Lake Atitlan
Spanish Lessons
NOTICE: All rates can vary according to group size and season. Email us to check on current prices!
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The Indian's Nose
Would you like to learn Spanish while traveling?
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San Pedro la Laguna is very well known for being one of the biggest touristic destinations for travelers who are interested in learning Spanish. There is a big amount of schools and experienced private teachers in town.
Hostel Casa Felipe can give you a discount when you study at one of the partner schools!
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The Indian's Nose is the most popular hike in Lake Atitlan.
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This is the highest point in the lake, which makes this the most impressive view point. If you are the type of person who enjoys a nice hike and a fantastic view this is definitely a must do for you.
There is a tour available at 3:00 am, which allows you to enjoy the sunrise. Price includes the guided tour, transportation and entrance fee.
Volcan San Pedro
Adventurous hike with different landscapes.
It takes about five to six hours to hike the Volcano San Pedro, is fitted for you if you enjoy nature. You'd get a few ecological tips of this mystic place.
This tour includes the entrance to the ecological park, transportation and a guided tour.
Horseback Riding
Enjoy a horseback tour in some beautiful natural scenarios close to town!
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Starting either in San Juan or San Pedro, you can chose if you'd like to take a tour around the neighborhoods and its surroundings or even go all the way to the Indian's Nose.
This is a very flexible tour, inquire all the options once you're here!
Cooking Lessons: Guatemalan Food
The Mayan culture is still alive in Lake Atitlan.
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If you enjoy cooking and learning about different gastronomies, you'll be impressed with the variety of recipes available here in the lake.
The diet of locals is still very traditional, such as tamales, chuchitos, tayuyos, patin, lemon cooked meats, tortilla based plates, arroz con leche, atol del platano and many others....
Kayak in Lake Atitlan
Make a little tour in the lake and check out the landscape and underwater buildings!
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You can go from one town to another making a quick tour in different places the same day while enjoying the view of the villages around the lake.
Due to the volcanic activity there is many houses and buildings that are completely underwater, this is a must see!
Boat Tours
For all of those who enjoy water transportation, this is a 3 - 4 hour tour.
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You can chose to visit either San Marco, Santa Cruz, Jaibalito and Tzununa or San Juan, San Marco, Santiago and San Pablo.
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You can chose to have a guide with you at all times which would provide all the historical and mythical stories of Lake Atitlan.
Coffee Tour
Come discover the great coffee plantations and the processing plants.
Guatemala is world knows for its fantastic coffee. Learn about its maturation process and visit the museum with demonstrations of coffee roasting and packaging.
End the tour by enjoying a delicious cup of fresh aromatic coffee from Lake Atitlan.
Canopy / Zip line
Looking for a little adrenaline rush?
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Once you're hanging on the line, you can enjoy the nature, the great views of Lake Atitlan and of course the volcanos.
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This is located in a natural reserve, which has other activities available such as monkey and butterfly watching, a waterfall, small hikes and some others!
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Paragliding
Only for the extremely adventurous type of people.
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Discover the passion of flying and enjoy a birds-eye view of the lake.
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This activity is offered in Panajachel, another town in the surroundings of Lake Atitlan. The complete activity lasts around 40 minutes. You would be assisted by a professional paraglider with over 12 years of experience.
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Other Activities Available at Lake Atitlan
Bicyle Hire
Motor Bike Rental
Fishing
Meditation
Yoga
Transportation and Shuttles Available in Lake Atitlan
Lake Atitlan offers different types of transportation to the following destinations:
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-Flores/Tikal
-Puerto Barrios
-Belize
-San Salvador (El Salvador)
-Playa del Carmen (Mexico)
-Managua (Nicaragua)
-Xela/Quetzaltenango
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-Antigua Guatemala
-Guatemala City (direct buses to airport)
-San Cristobal de las Casa (Mexico)
-Monterrico
-Lanquin
-Semuc Champey
-Rio Dulce
-Copan Ruinas (Honduras)
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