Lake Atitlan: Santa Catarina and San Antonio Maya Tour from Panajachel

Tour info

Duration
5 hours - 6 hours
Group Size
Pricing (From)
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Meeting Point
Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

Discover the Mayan villages of Santa Catarina and San Antonio on a flexible day tour package from Panajachel. Learn about the local culture, visit weaving cooperatives and see the vibrant blues, purples, and reds woven into traditional designs. Meet local families. Take part in unique rituals, including a Mayan Protection Fire Ceremony. Go to local craft cooperatives and galleries, local ceramic studio, historic churches, and more. Private tour.

What’s included?

  • Driver/guide

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected Panajachel and Santa Catarina hotels only)

  • Alternative meeting location is Xocomil Travel on Calle Embarcadero in Panajachel

  • Round-trip shared transfer starting and ending in Panajchel

  • Entry/Admission - Lago de Atitlán

  • Food and drinks

  • Gratuities

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 5-6 hours

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operated by:

Los Elementos Adventure Center

About operator:

Your base camp for exploring Lake Atitlan Guatemala. Choose from kayak excursions, hiking the mountains surrounding the lake, or by private tour boat. You can find an adventure that suits your interest and level of activity. We are family friendly and ready to help you have a unique holiday experience.We specialize in offering experiences that will let you learn about the Mayan culture and meet many of the locals whom we have come to know. The Mayan people are very proud of their cultural past and they enjoying sharing their efforts to keep it alive and strong today. We can also help arrange a custom itinerary for all or part of your Guatemalan travels.We have started Los Elementos Adventure Center and Day Spay and Kayak Guatemala as a way of creating jobs for locals and supporting our non-profit Amigos de Santa Cruz. One of the big challenges of life in Guatemala is to improve the lives of the local people. Amigos de Santa Cruz is focused on improving the education and nutrition of the Mayan. We also support Mayan Medical Aid, which focus' on providing medical aid. Any tour or excursion you arrange will help support these non-profit organizations. Concierge service and all inclusive packages are our specialty. Custom and taylor made tours to your specific interests.

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