Panajachel Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Panajachel featuring a lake or waterhole, boating and a bay or harbour
Panajachel featuring a bay or harbour, boating and a lake or waterhole
Panajachel featuring interior views
Panajachel featuring street scenes and signage
Panajachel which includes street scenes
Porta Hotel del Lago
Porta Hotel del Lago
3.5 out of 5
2a Avenida 06-17 Zona 2, Panajachel, Solola
The price is AU$247 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
AU$247
includes taxes & fees
1 Apr - 2 Apr
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly hotel in Panajachel. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (996 reviews)
"First time staying at this Hotel. View was very nice from the Room balcony and the Hotel was clean and comfortable"

Reviewed on 25 Mar. 2025

Porta Hotel del Lago
Hotel Atitlán
Hotel Atitlán
3.5 out of 5
Finca San Buenaventura, Panajachel, Solola
The price is AU$435 per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
AU$435
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Panajachel. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9/10 Wonderful! (623 reviews)
"The gardens are amazing. The rooms are very beautiful with interesting furnishings. Comfy and quiet"

Reviewed on 24 Mar. 2025

Hotel Atitlán
Posada de Don Rodrigo Panajachel
Posada de Don Rodrigo Panajachel
3.5 out of 5
Final de la Calle Santander, Panajachel, Solola
The price is AU$319 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
AU$319
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr
Stay at this 3.5-star spa hotel in Panajachel. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (376 reviews)
"This hotel is by far one of the best we've stayed. The hospitality is top tier the manager was amazing we lived everything about it will return."

Reviewed on 20 Mar. 2025

Posada de Don Rodrigo Panajachel
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Apartamentos el viajero
Apartamentos el viajero
3 out of 5
Calle al estadio, panajachel, Panajachel, Sololá
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Panajachel. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Lake Atitlán and Azul Maya Archaeological ...
Apartamentos el viajero
Club Azul Rosa VIP Guest Rooms
Club Azul Rosa VIP Guest Rooms
3 out of 5
Calle del Embarcadero, Panajachel, Sololá
Stay at this 3-star beach cabin in Panajachel. Enjoy free WiFi, a private beach, and a garden. Popular attractions Lake Atitlán and Azul Maya Archaeological ...
6/10 (5 reviews)
Do not book
"Do not book here. Literally no customer service. Signs are not clear on where the hotel is. The beds are the most uncomfortable beds ever. You’re better off sleeping in a hostel for cheaper. There’s two night clubs that blast music all night; which is what was expected. But the clubs were super lame ..."

Reviewed on 18 Feb. 2024

Club Azul Rosa VIP Guest Rooms
Sky View Atitlán Lake Suite / Free Breakfast
Sky View Atitlán Lake Suite / Free Breakfast
Panajachel
Stay at this apartment in Panajachel. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a garden. Popular attractions Lake Atitlán and Museo Raúl Vasquéz are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
"The view was very nice and the apartment very nice"

Reviewed on 13 Mar. 2025

Sky View Atitlán Lake Suite / Free Breakfast
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Popular places to visit

Panajachel Municipal Market featuring markets as well as a small group of people

Panajachel Municipal Market

Experience some of Guatemala’s indigenous traditions as you browse the stalls of this colorful market and shop for handcrafted souvenirs and fresh produce.

Panajachel Municipal Market
Church of Saint Francis which includes heritage elements and a church or cathedral

Church of Saint Francis

Admire the art and architecture of the old Catholic church in Panajachel that is dedicated to the town’s patron saint.

Church of Saint Francis
Lake Atitlan showing a garden

Azul Maya Archaeological Museum

Browse a private collection of Maya artifacts, such as jewelry and pottery, amassed by a local man during his travels throughout Guatemala.

Azul Maya Archaeological Museum

Casa Cakchiquel Arts Center

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Casa Cakchiquel Arts Center in Panajachel. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

Casa Cakchiquel Arts Center

La Galeria

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in La Galeria during your trip to Panajachel. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

La Galeria

Museo Raúl Vasquéz

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Museo Raúl Vasquéz in Panajachel. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

Museo Raúl Vasquéz

Activities

Lake Atitlan One Day Tour

Lake Atitlan One Day Tour from Antigua

AU$145
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Lake Atitlan One Day Tour from Antigua
Lake Atitlán Motorcycle Adventure

Lake Atitlán Motorcycle Adventure

AU$138
per adult
Lake Atitlán Motorcycle Adventure
atitlan birding expedition

Quetzal tour on lake atitlan

AU$150
per adult
Quetzal tour on lake atitlan
Lake Atitlan Villages Tour

Panajachel: Lake Atitlan Villages ATV Tour

AU$90
per adult
Panajachel: Lake Atitlan Villages ATV Tour
Learn about the Mayan calendar

Iximche Mayan Ruin from Panajachel

AU$171
per adult
Iximche Mayan Ruin from Panajachel
Lake Atitlán Sunset Tour

Panajachel: Lake Atitlán Sunset Tour

AU$95
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Panajachel: Lake Atitlán Sunset Tour
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