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What to do and see in Panajachel, Western Highlands: The Best Outdoor Activities
Panajachel (Spanish pronunciation: [panaxaˈtʃel], Pana) is a town in the southwestern Guatemalan Highlands, less than 90 miles from Guatemala City, in the department of Sololá. It serves as the administrative centre for the surrounding municipality of the same name. The elevation is 1,597 metres (5,240 ft). Population was 11 thousand in the 2000 census, estimated as 15,000 now (Insituto Nacional de Estadística de Guatemala), and has approximately doubled each of the last few decades. The town of Panajachel is located on the Northeast shore of Lake Atitlán, and has become a centre for the tourist trade of the area as it provides a base for visitors crossing the lake to visit other towns and villages.
Restaurants in Panajachel
1. Atitlan Adventure Tours
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5.0 based on 15 reviews
Atitlan adventure tours. is a travel agency that is dedicated to adventure tours on Lake Atitlan, we have bicycle tour services, hiking, climbing volcanoes and sunrises. We offer tours in English and Spanish.
2. Atitlan Birding Tours
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5.0 based on 14 reviews
We offer birding tours all over Guatemala, based in Panajachel lake atitlan, our main goal take you to see the Horned Guan, The Resplendent Quetzal, and many other birds, we bird in Tikal, Pilar, Tarrales, Volcanoes, pacific and the highlands!
3. guateSUP
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5.0 based on 95 reviews
We are your Adventure Center for aquatic sports in Lake Atitlan. With 30 years of experience and 40 hard boards in stock we offer paddle boarding, Yoga , SUP yoga, SUP Acro yoga, and SUP wakesurfing along with adventure fun ecco tours for groups and individuals on Lake Atitlan. Hiking , rock jumping, sunrise tours or an evening sunset paddle with Bailey our SUP dog are just some of the fun adventures we offer. Book today at guatesup.com
4. Birding Guatemala
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Tours specializing in bird watching, offer tours per three hours, half day one day and a week birding in different parts of Guatemala offer birding at Lake Atitlan, Antigua Guatemala, Tikal and different parts of Guatemala. All our services are done by specialized guides in birding
5. Parapente Aguilas en Vuelo Pana
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
paragliding over Lake Atitlan solola
6. Crucero de Atitlan
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Crucero de Atitlán was built in Guatemala and decorated by painters from San Juan La Laguna. It is inspired by the huipiles of San Juan La Laguna and Santiago Atitlán, and by the birds that can be observed in the surroundings of the lake. It has 2 levels. Inside you can travel comfortably sitting in the tables area enjoying drinks and snacks indoors. The second level you can enjoy a quite wide and open area to contemplate the landscape that surrounds us. The boat counts with high quality life vests and sanitary service. Services: - Cultural guided tour around the lake and visit the most representative Mayan towns (San Antonio Palopó, San Juan La Laguna, Santiago Atitlán and San Marcos La Laguna). - Custom tours that can be designed by yourself to explore the lake and its surroundings.
7. Tour Palopo Atitlan
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4.5 based on 4 reviews
Dive into local culture on your trip to Lake Atitlan! Join us and explore the Palopo Region of Lake Atitlan with a local guide. Experience untouched portions of Lake Atitlan and how the local people live. The tour begins in Panajachel, the gateway to Atitlan. From there, travel by Tuk Tuk from Panajachel to the small towns of Santa Catarina and San Antonio. Learn how local dyes are made that are
8. Marvelus Travel
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4.0 based on 12 reviews
We organize bespoke tours and treks in Guatemala, and provide other tourist service in El Salvador, Honduras and Nicaragua
9. Magic Travel Agency
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3.0 based on 45 reviews
Provide the necessary assistance, shuttles and different tours of quality and safety, with trained personnel, seeking the satisfaction of our visitors, surpassing all expectations and needs; likewise we contribute to the development of Guatemala promoting tourism and publicizing the natural beauty that distinguishes us.
10. Crucero de Atitlan
A comfortable guided tour around lake Atitlan in a boat for 45 passengers. The exterior decoration is a hand painted huipil full of color and birds, painted by local artists. The ship has 3 different areas. You receive relevant information of cultural heritage while enjoying beverages and snacks. You can buy souvenirs directly from the producers in the stops. Sustainability is our commitment.
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