Top 10 Things to do Good for Kids in Lake Atitlan, Western Highlands

August 30, 2021 Joeann Galban

Discover the best top things to do in Lake Atitlan, Guatemala including Geo Travel Guatemala, Venga Atitlan Outdoor Adventures, Voltan Adventures, Santa Cruz Spanish School, Maya Traditions Foundation, Mayan Dynasty Tours, Mayaland Adventure Travel, Casa Flor Ixcaco, Mayan Kitchen, Finca Xetuc.
Restaurants in Lake Atitlan

1. Geo Travel Guatemala

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5.0 based on 50 reviews

Geo Travel Guatemala

Guatemala's first tour company specialising in geological tours. Learn about volcanoes, earthquakes, plate tectonics and natural hazards with Matt the Geologist. Contact Matt and customise your geological tour today. More than just hiking for a view; a trip with Geo Travel Guatemala is an educational tour experience!

2. Venga Atitlan Outdoor Adventures

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5.0 based on 80 reviews

Venga Atitlan Outdoor Adventures

Venga Atitlan outdoor adventures is facilitating Stand Up Paddling (SUP), Rock Climbing, Bouldeirng, Yoga and Aerial Classes, Nature hikes, and helps to organise special social projects upon request in and around San Marcos La Laguna.

3. Voltan Adventures

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Voltan Adventures

We offer a variety of cultural, adventure and ecotourism tour packages in Guatemala with exciting itineraries designed for individual visitors, small and large groups. Due to our many years of experience in the travel industry, we offer competitive prices with no compromise on quality. We are highly recommended by our customers on Trip Advisor an award that recognizes the quality of our services and hard work and dedication of our team. In 2016, we decided to change our company name to Voltan Adventures. Voltan is the Mayan God of the Earth NOT to be confused with Votan (the Mayan God of War). Over the years our company has developed a stellar reputation as one of the best tour operators within Guatemala. Because our base of operations is at Lake Atitlan and our former company name was Tours Atitlan some people would confuse our company with a competitor whose name is similar. We noticed a trend. Numerous tour operators were incorporating the lake into their company name and this was leading to much confusion. Because our company is Mayan owned and locally operated we decided it would be best to embrace our culture and take a more distinctive name where there can be no confusion. So welcome to Voltan Adventures. To read about our company’s past reviews please see our customers Trip Advisor reviews under our old company name: Tours Atitlan, and after your trip with us, please post a review under our new name so we can begin a new tradition!

4. Santa Cruz Spanish School

Calle del enbarcadero, Santa Cruz la Laguna At Hotel Arca de Noe, Santa Cruz La Laguna 07014 Guatemala +502 5355 8849 [email protected] http://www.santacruzspanishschool.com
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5.0 based on 48 reviews

Santa Cruz Spanish School

Since 2006. The school is located at Our Hotel Arca de Noe - 1 minute away from the main public dock in Santa Cruz la Laguna. Our teachers are highly qualified and flexible. Students can share different experiences with other teachers! It is possible. Our courses are individually or in a small group designed for everyone. All materials provided by the school are free. Our school includes free WIFI and a great place for coffee or just relax. Though we offer structure, we are always ready to accommodate student's particular needs and desires. Our teachers are ready to help if a student feels the need to spend more time on any phase of the learning process...

Reviewed By laurarU2942BZ

My husband and I were most impressed with the Santa Cruz Spanish School. The communications, price, and reception were all great, but above all the teachers were excellent. My teacher, Juana, a remarkable young woman from the local town, used a diverse range of teaching tools and techniques, which kept things fun and interesting. She was so patient with me and my awful pronunciation. In the beginning, I thought I wasn't advanced enough for a language school, but I was amazed how much I had learned by the end of the week. The school is located lakeside, and the beautiful views offered inspiration and respite. Combined with a stay a few minutes up the hill as Casa de Cameron (Panorama), it was the perfect place to do a language school.

5. Maya Traditions Foundation

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Maya Traditions Foundation

As a nonprofit social enterprise, Maya Traditions is dedicated to facilitating access to national and international markets for Maya backstrap weaver artisans and their families in the highlands of Guatemala. Following a Fair Trade model, we continually seek to support our artisans, their families, and their communities through social programs that work to build capacity, preserve local cultures, and motivate indigenous women to strengthen their entrepreneurial ecosystems. TRADITIONAL ART FORMS IMMERSION COMMUNITY TOURS: Watch women weavers create woven textiles with intricate techniques involved in: natural dyeing, liso backstrap weaving, ikat tying, brocade technique or forming thread from raw ixcaco cotton. MAYA SPIRITUALITY AND NATURE: Take the chance to participate in a personalized Maya Spiritual ceremony. TRADITIONAL WEAVING WORKSHOPS: Learn to warp and weave from an indigenous master weaver and keep your woven work of art.

6. Mayan Dynasty Tours

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Mayan Dynasty Tours

Mayan Dynasty Tours is operated by a Tzutujil Mayan man born and raised in San Juan La Laguna, Lake Atitlan, Guatemala. The name of our business before was ´´Adventure Atitlan Tours´´ I am a licensed and authorized tour guide in Guatemala. I have been a tour guide nearly 10 years so my experience in Tourism guarantees my clients a unique trip on the lake and my country. We offer custom day and multi-day trips for individuals, couples, families, students and groups all over Guatemala. We provide cultural immersion and special tours such as Village Tours, Hikes to volcanoes and mountains, visit to archaeological sites, Horseback riding, etc. Give us an opportunity to customize your trip.

7. Mayaland Adventure Travel

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Mayaland Adventure Travel

Book your TOURS, SHUTTLE BUS, WATER TAXI, AIRPORT PICK UP FROM AND TO PANAJACHEL. SOME EXAMPLES OF MY SERVICES ARE:LAKE ATITLAN BOAT TOUR, Group or private: Daily Guided tours on lake atitlan to discover the surrounding areas and the mayan villages.As well I Offer Mountain Biking Tours, hiking, Birding, kayaking in Atitlan.I OFFER GUIDED TOUR TO CHICHICASTENANGO, QUETZALTENANGO, ANTIGUA, TIKAL, NEBAJ, SEMUCH CHAMPEY AND MANY MORE,HIKE AND TREKKINGVOLCAN SAN PEDRO, VOLCAN PACAYA, VOLCAN TAJUMULCO, VOLCAN SANTA MARIA, VOLCAN CHIKABAL, AND MANY MOREAFTER LOTS OF GUIDED TOUR ALL OVER GUATEMALA I FOUND MY TRAVEL COMPANY NEMED MAYALANDTRAVEL NOW 09 OF EXPERIENCE CAN OFFER YOU SAFE, FUN AND ENJOYABLE TOURS. PERSONALIZED SERVICES. 100 % SATISFACTION AND SAFE.ABOUT meWelcome to The Guatemalan Mayaland Adventure Travel Company.ABOUT US AND WHAT WE DO AND WHAT WE OFFERWe are a full-service with 09 years experience, incoming tour operator specialized in custom tailor made adventure & cultural holidays for individuals, groups or independent travelers alike, VIP tours, incentive travel , Destination Managment and with emphasis on sustainable & responsable tourism, our porfesional and experienced team , drivers, guide, hotels, privides the best service and quality, making unique, memorable holidays, enjoyable, we offer safety and fun out door and overland trips we make you off the beaten track. Our travel & Tours service are Adventure and Culture tours, maya archaeology, nature, Ecotourism, hiking, biking, kayaking, trekking, volcano climbing, Birdwatching, mayan markets days, shuttle services, Bus rent, Car Rental, flight tickets, packages, hotel Reservation, private or group trips, transportation ,(air or ground) profesional tour guides, multi sporting activities and among many others and with suggested-advice Itineraries travels with our experienced staff we offer a wide range of services.Ask for our promotion of the month as well our daily tours to all Guatemalan destination with group or private!Promoting and Supporting the local economies and communities as well our objective is to promote socio-sustainble and low- impact tourism for conscious travelers (FAIR TRAVEL) who appreciate personalized serviceactivitiesOur customized services cost will depend on the factors you add in your trip, grood Price for large groups .Mayaland Travel is owned and Founded by Pablo Chumil a Guatemalan & Kaqchiquel native Mayan Citizen who lives for more than 23 years in Panajachel Lake Atitlan one of the most visited destination in Central America and now with 9 years of experience in the tourism industry can help you to make an amazing and ejoyable holiday with your tailor made trip. We are your perfect and trustfulness local parthner and travel specialist company for Guatemala and Central America, Central Amercia and Guatemala is one of the travel and holidays destination from only 2,4 hours from main city of USA. We offer unique experiences with the mayan Culture this is the only country in the Americas with Live Culture we invite you to make a real experience with nice and friendly people and gets beyond a picture of the impressive land Guatemala IXIMULEU the land of Corn!Book now and Discover the Wonders of GuatemalaWELCOME TO GUATEMALAalt Main office: avenida Santander Panajachel, Solola GuatemalaThe maya adventure travel companyunique experience! with the local expert.

8. Casa Flor Ixcaco

Calle Principal Zona 1, San Juan la Laguna 07017 Guatemala +502 5822 7541 [email protected] http://www.woven-gt.com
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Casa Flor Ixcaco

Casa Flor Ixcaco is San Juan's only Weaving Cooperative that dedicates itself to perserving the skill of spinning natural cotton thread. The products are made by 20 local women using mayan methods that were passed down for many generations. The products are 100 % natural and handmade. Visitors learn more about the spinning and dying process in a demonstration and can sign up for weaving and dyeing classes.

Reviewed By 178nienkeb - Leiden, The Netherlands

This beautiful shop is a home for woman to do their labor with dedication and authenticity. For generations these woman are making the most fine products out of cotton. The passion for their job you can tell from the bright colors and creativity you find in the original hand-made products. They give you a class/demonstration about the whole process from the cotton to the product. By selling the products they support the woman in the village and by that way they protect the art of handmade clothes with natural products. I recommend this place for families, groups and couples. You can buy products (good souvenirs for people back home, or just for yourself) and you can ask for a demonstration were you pay for. I definitely go back if I get the chance.

9. Mayan Kitchen

Rn 14 Between Casa Blanca Hotel and Hostel Fe, San Pedro La Laguna 07018 Guatemala +502 5824 7440 [email protected] http://www.mayankitchencookingclass.com/
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Mayan Kitchen

Are you looking to experience Guatemala in an authentic and personal way? Experience the taste and flavors of Guatemala cooking at the Lake Atitlan Maya Kitchen. This class will help you understand how our Mayan culture and Spanish colonial influence blended together in a perfect harmony through food. You will have lots of hands-on fun learning how to cook up three authentic Guatemalan dishes during this 3-5 hour Guatemala cooking class. Learn how to prepare traditional recipes that are unique to Guatemala, and come away with all the skills you need to prepare them in your own kitchen. Our classes start at 9am. with a tour in the local Market, where together will purchase our ingredients, buying organic vegies from local people productors so in that way We are supporting their projects and giving them opportunities too.

Reviewed By Gapyeartravelers

Anita’s cooking class was our favourite activity in San Pedro !! We had the best experience, from buying fresh produce from the market in the morning to cooking up the yummiest meal in the most beautiful kitchen. There were 3 of us in the class which was the perfect number to all get involved and always have something to do ! Anita was the best host, so accommodating, knowledgeable about Mayan culture and open to sharing her own amazing story. Preparing the meal and then sitting down altogether to eat it was so rewarding and it tasted amazing !! I couldn’t recommend this Mayan cooking class more to anyone of any age. If you are in San Pedro it is absolutely a must !!!!

10. Finca Xetuc

Highway to San Pedro La Laguna, 7 kms from Santiago Highway to San Pedro La Laguna, Santiago Atitlan 07019 Guatemala +502 5742 8975 [email protected] http://www.funatlakeatitlan.com/index.html
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Finca Xetuc

Looking for a fun experience for the whole family? Finca Xetuc offers horseback riding trails and hiking through the outskirts of Santiago Atitlan. Breathtaking views start right at our farm which overlooks the lake and mountains while we tack up and introduce riders to their horses in one of our gardens. Gourmet breakfast, lunch, or cocktail rides are also available upon reservation.

Reviewed By Oferarily - Tel Aviv, Israel

We hiked with Juan and had lunch with Nancy and Jim. Stayed a few hours afterwards and enjoyed every minute . We are fortunate to have experience the nature, the fantastic meal and most of all getting to know Jim and Nancy.Their life story can supply high quality content for a few sessions in a successful Netflix series ! For us the Finca is a must experience in Guatemala

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