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Panajachel Tours and Activities
Panajachel tours and activities listing, a guide of excursions available while traveling in Panajachel
Hike up a path on the Chicabal Volcano to see the landscape that shaped the spiritual lives of the Maya. This destination is 8,897 feet (2713 m) above sea level. At the summit, you’ll see Chicabal Lake, a body of water that formed in the mouth of the volcano.
At an elevation of 13,845 feet (4,220 meters), the Tajumulco Volcano is the highest point in Central America. This tour takes you to its summit.
Explore the city of Quetzaltenango by tram on this tour. The tour drives around Quetzaltenango and guides will explain various attractions in the city.
This tour visits several fascinating churches in small towns near Quetzaltenango. It's a good look at the religion, history, and culture of Guatemala.
This is a 1-day tour of the Atitlán Volcano and can be extended for a 2-day tour where you'll hike to the summit and camp on the volcano.
Experience the colorful Chichicastenango market on this one-day tour. The market is a good place to experience Guatemalan culture and shop for handicrafts and souvenirs.
Spend an afternoon riding horses above the shores of Lake Atitlán. You'll enjoy fabulous views of the lake, forests, and mountains on this tour.
The San Pedro Volcano was declared a national park in 2006. The volcano is covered with tropical forests and takes about 4–5 hours to reach the summit along a well-maintained trail.
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This tour explores several towns along Lake Atitlán. In the process, you'll enjoy wonderful views of the lake and also learn about the culture and history of the region.
This tour brings travelers to the Postclassic Mayan site of Iximché. Iximché was once a Kaqchikel capital and today it’s still used in many Mayan ceremonies.
This hike through the tree canopy of the Atitlan Reserve will give you a bird’s eye view of an exciting environment. Atitlan Reserve is shaped by the three volcanoes that surround Lake Atitlan. Pristine Lake Atitlan and the surrounding grounds of the reserve offer more natural beauty than you can capture with a few snapshots. To get the most out of this scenery, get a view from the top.
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Spend a half day exploring the church and market of Chichicastenango. This tour will give you a good look at the rich culture of this town.
During this tour you'll kayak on Lake Atitlán from Panajachel to Santa Catarina Palopó. You'll get magnificent views and also learn a little about local culture.
Lake Atitlán is one of the most beautiful places in Guatemala. The villages that surround the lake are unique and fascinating. This tour takes you to three such villages—San Juan La Laguna, Santiago Atitlán, and San Pedro La Laguna.
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La Antigua is one of Guatemala’s most charming and historic cities. During this half-day walking tour you’ll visit some of Antigua’s best sites.
This tour includes a visit to indigenous villages and a soak in hot springs. As such, it's a nice mixture of cultural exploration and leisure activities.
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This tour will take you to the small, idyllic village of Santa Catarina on the shores of Lake Atitlán. Along the way you'll see forests, agricultural fields, a colonial-style church, and even hot springs.
This tour takes you to a mirador (overlook) that sports wonderful views of the active Santiaguito Volcano. The mirador is a great spot to take in views of the volcano and surrounding area.
Guatemala produces some of the best coffee in the world. On this tour, you’ll visit a coffee farm outside La Antigua to learn about the history and production of coffee in Guatemala.
This hike through the tree canopy of the Atitlan Reserve will give you a bird’s eye view of an exciting environment. Pristine Lake Atitlan offers more natural beauty than you can capture with a few snapshots. To get the most out of this scenery, get a view from the top.
During this tour, you’ll visit carpenters in Ciudad Vieja, weavers in San Antonio Aguas Calientes, and farmers at an experimental macademia nut plantation. It’s a great way to experience some of Guatemala’s best culture.
This tour explores several towns along Lake Atitlán. In the process, you'll enjoy wonderful views of the lake and also learn about the culture and history of the region.
Come explore the Mayan site of Takalik Abaj, which is notable for its Olmec-influenced structures.
This 3-hour walking tour explores the charming city of Quetzaltenango. You'll learn about the history, culture, and architecture of Guatemala's second largest city.
This multi-day tour explores Quetzaltenango and various attractions in the Western Highlands.
Quetzaltenango soil grows the best coffee beans on the Guatemalan market. Each of the following plantations employs locals, and takes important measures to make sure visiting the grounds remains an ecologically sound practice. Explore the following four options to choose the coffee plantation experience that interests you most.
This 2-day tour includes visits to the town of Huehuetenango, the sinkhole of Hoyo del Cimarron, the village of Chacula, and the lake of Laguna Brava. It offers travelers an authentic and interesting experience in Guatemala.
This hiking tour takes you to the top of the Santa María Volcano. The summit provides travelers with stunning views of the surrounding area, including the smoking crater of the Santiaguito Volcano.
If you're looking for adventure, you can't miss this tour when visiting Atitlan. We depart from Panajachel and descend to San Jose Chacaya afterwards, where we'll appreciate a view of Lake Atitlan from the top. Ending the day biking to Santa Lucia Utatlan to end in the reserve of Chuiraxamolo in Santa Clara la laguna where we'll camp.
This beautiful experience is full of culture, history, and Guatemalan food.
This tour explores the Lake Atitlán area on bike. You'll get awesome views of the lake, mountains, and towns.
This is a 1-day tour of the Atitlán Volcano and can be extended for a 2-day tour where you'll hike to the summit and camp on the volcano.
Guatemalan coffee is highly regarded around the world. During this tour you'll visit a coffee farm near Lake Atitlán and learn about the growing process.
Experience the colorful Chichicastenango market on this one-day tour. The market is a good place to experience Guatemalan culture and shop for handicrafts and souvenirs.
This tour leaves early in the morning to hike to the hilltop of Cerro de la Cruz and admire the sunrise.