Location: Solola
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Sololá is a city in Guatemala. It is the capital of the department of Sololá and the administrative seat of Sololá municipality. It resides around lake Atitlan.
Restaurants in Solola
1. Mayan Kitchen
Overall Ratings
5 based on 158 reviews
We are a local business from Santa Cruz la Laguna run by local family and want to show how to cook some of the best Guatemalan dishes
Reviewed By _cmandav - London, United Kingdom
I loved spending time with Anita and my small group (there were just 4 of us total, which was perfect) learning about the history of San Pedro and about traditional Mayan/Guatemalan cooking. I would definitely recommend doing the cooking class, super easy to set up...MoreHrllo Mandav, Thank you for this beautful review you left for me. I really appreciate. Thank you very much. It was a pleasrue to have spent time with all of you. Anita
2. Los Elementos Adventure Center
Overall Ratings
5 based on 334 reviews
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.
Reviewed By matthewhodal - Elgin, Illinois
We booked a whole day of fun. Took a shuttle from Antigua and spent the day kayaking, cliff jumping in to the lake, doing archery, and hiked to the rock climbing site. It was a fabulous experience for my family. The guide alex was outstanding, and lee and his wife were very accommodating and wonderful. Such a beautiful place!! Thank you!
3. Lake Atitlan
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 642 reviews
Reviewed By EmanneercsAllowed - Palo Alto, CA
Until recently, this was probably a stunning lake. Surrounded by volcanoes and charming villages, it looks idyllic, and unlike any other lake I've ever visited.
Unfortunately, the lake is seriously polluted. So even if the surface looks calm, boating across it is a jarring experience, a continuous and not exactly gentle bump-bump-bump. The locals seem to be used to it but for me, a half hour of this was torture -- and I'm in good shape with no back problems.
Although there are roads connecting some of the lake towns, visitors are warned not to take them because of robbers. I don't know if this is a valid concern or not. I never felt unsafe among the hordes of tourists and we tuk-tuked from San Juan to San Pedro, no problem.
Finally, after Reading about "magnificent volcano views" I was prepared for unprecedented photo ops (I'm a photographer). Unfortunately, I learned too late that March and April are the hazy months. Still a good time to visit because it's dry and the temperatures are comfortable, but don't expect the spectacular vistas you'll see online. Sunsets, though, are pretty impressive even with the haze.
4. Hotel Atitlan Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 223 reviews
Reviewed By Clopez4C - Mexico City, Mexico
Great place with amazing view and great services. People make you feel at home. Restaurant and bar are a great place to dine but we decided to try the restaurants in town. 5 minutes away. The only down side is the WiFi is extremely slow but who needs it to be able to walk on their Gardens?
5. Solola Market
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 39 reviews
Reviewed By Anton F - Kiev, Ukraine
If you want to see dead Mayans, go to Tikal; but for the real Mayan experience you should visit one of Atitlan villages. Solola is one of the best, with authentic people, traditions and culture. The market is very attractive, with lots of traditional things, food and so on. It's much more convenient than Chichicastenango market and rather cheaper.
The best experience on the lake is people. The real Mayan people. Here, in Solola.
6. Cerro Tzankujil Nature Reserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 76 reviews
Reviewed By Yasser H
Best visited early in the morning before the crowds. Get ready for some amazing views, tons of song birds, wild flowers etc.
Don't forget to go for a swim in the lake, the water may feel a bit cold a first but then you get use to.
7. Lake Atitlan Day Tours
Overall Ratings
5 based on 118 reviews
Adventure Atitlan Tours is operated by a Tzutujil Mayan man born and raised in San Juan La Laguna, Lake Atitlan, Guatemala. I am a licensed and authorized tour guide in Guatemala. I have been a tour guide nearly 10 years so my experience in Tourism guarantees my clients a unique trip on the lake and my country. We offer custom day and multi-day trips for individuals, couples, families, students and groups all over Guatemala. We provide cultural immersion and special tours such as Village Tours, Hikes to volcanoes and Mountains, visit to archaeological sites, Horseback riding, etc. Give us an opportunity to customize your trip.
Reviewed By robertjniven - Sedona, Arizona
Luis is a very personable and knowledgable tour guide. We enjoyed a day of touring around the lake villages, purchased great art and while my wife was getting a massgae Luis and I escaped on horseback for a ride through the village of San Pedro and out to the end of the peninsular.
8. Atitlan Organics
Overall Ratings
5 based on 11 reviews
Come experience the best organic farm on Lake Atitlan. Nestled in the undiscovered village of Tzununa, visitors will experience organic farming and Mayan culture with all five senses. The activity begins with an interactive tour of Tzununa and Atitlan Organics. Following a farm tour, there is an optional visit to nearby waterfall, followed by a farm fresh vegetarian lunch at the farm restaurant.
Reviewed By Ben B - Fort Collins, Colorado
Impassioned is a good word for Shad's teaching style. He was great at keeping the content interesting, relevant and fun. That last one can be a challenge considering permaculture's monumental task.
Atitlán Organics has lots closed loop systems sustaining, at its core, the goat greens. During my seven months at the lake I was happy to see new additions to the farm's community, giving it more power as a living classroom and new products like honey.
9. Chichi Cemetery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 174 reviews
All the tombs are above ground at this cemetery which marks graves in a variety of ways, some with brightly colored miniature churches and others as mounds with name-bearing crosses or piles of fire-blackened rocks.
Reviewed By John B
We walked through this very colourful cemetery and learned a little about this history of Chichicastenango with our Guatemalan host as a guide.
The place is respectful and observant of the beliefs of the townspeople.
The only downside is the amount of litter on the ground.
There were some very thin stray puppies here, and I wish I had brought something for them to eat.
10. Ixiim Cooking School
Overall Ratings
5 based on 66 reviews
Learn how to cook your own guatemalan food (Pepian, jocon, rellenitos, mole, tamalitos...) acompanied with your tipical beverage (horchata, rosa de Jamaica, atol...) learn to grind corn to prepare your own tortillas and enjoy your food in our beautiful garden. Vegetarian and gluten-free recipes. Ask about our tours to the local market and the corn mill.
Reviewed By EPKennyD - Eden Prairi
We spent an afternoon cooking from scratch a wonderful meal. Roll up you sleeves and get ready to cook. We had a lot of fun too. The entire team is friendly and delightful. Ines was is a great cook and teacher. Super family activity with...MoreThanks you very much. It was a pleasure to have you at the school, we would love to see some pictures of you making Pepian back at home. Loves. Ines
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