Disclosure: This article contains affiliate links. If you book something through one of my links, I may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. I only recommend places I would genuinely consider for my own trip or for friends and family. San Lucas Tolimán, Guatemala ended up being one of my favorite … Read more
Hotel Tolimán offers a quieter Lake Atitlán stay in San Lucas Tolimán, with lush gardens, an organic garden-to-table restaurant, locally connected experiences and deep ties to the surrounding community.
Guatemala Dreams offers a very different way to stay in San Lucas Tolimán, with botanical gardens, private lake access, spa-style amenities and tours and transportation available through the same local operation.
Hotel Tiosh Abaj combines a peaceful lakefront setting, gardens, pool and traditional temazcal with easy access to the culture and traditions of Santiago Atitlán.
Tucked into pine forest outside Tecpán, El Espinero feels like a different country entirely. Here’s my honest take on staying at this working farm cabin.
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
