Paula Bendfeldt-Diaz 
Principito’s Universe near San Juan La Laguna offers private lakefront villas with kitchens, jacuzzis, gardens and easy access to one of Lake Atitlán’s most interesting towns.
Some places are beautiful, and some places make you stop in your tracks. During our two nights at Reserva Patrocinio, I walked through the forest at dawn with tears in my eyes, watched Santiaguito erupt beneath Santa María, searched for frogs and armadillos after dark, and ate breakfast surrounded by birds with volcanoes rising beyond the trees. It was one of the most magical nature stays I have experienced in Guatemala.
Disclosure: Our four-night stay at Orilla Casas en Ati was hosted by the property. As always, all opinions and recommendations are my own. This article also contains affiliate links, which means I may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. I knew Orilla Casas en Ati was going to be different almost as … Read more
Chuitinamit, also known as Chiya’, is a little-visited Tz’utujil Maya archaeological site across the bay from Santiago Atitlán. Reached only by boat and a 45-minute hike, it combines ancient stone carvings, archaeological remains and some of the most striking views on Lake Atitlán.
Casa Realeza Antigua Guatemala is a beautiful colonial boutique hotel in the heart of Antigua’s historic center, directly across from the iconic yellow-and-white La Merced Church and just a short walk from the Santa Catalina Arch, Parque Central, restaurants, cafés, and many of the city’s most famous landmarks. I stayed here with my two kids, … Read more
Panajachel has more restaurants than any other town at Lake Atitlán, and plenty coast on location. These are the Pana restaurants I would send friends and family to, from breakfast and Guatemalan food to lake-view dinners, coffee, and street food.
Disclosure: This article contains affiliate links. If you book or buy something through one of my links, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. I only recommend places and services I have personally used or vetted. This guide to the traditional foods of Sololá is about what people eat around … Read more
Eating well at Lake Atitlán takes more planning than it looks. These are the restaurants I actually recommend around the lake, from local kitchens and longtime favorites to meals worth crossing the water for.
Patín is a Tz’utujil dish from Lake Atitlán most people outside Guatemala have never heard of, small fish and a thick tomato-chile recado wrapped in maxán leaves. Here’s the traditional recipe, its history in Santiago Atitlán, and where to try it today.
Looking for gluten-free restaurants in Antigua Guatemala? Here’s where to eat safely, from clearly labeled GF menus to the traditional dishes worth asking about, plus pizza, pasta, pancakes, hotels, and bakeries.
