Top Things to do in Santiago Atitlan
7 Things to Do in Santiago Atitlan That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Santiago Atitlan, Guatemala including Colonial Church, Finca Xetuc, Cojolya Museum and Store, Birding Atitlan Expedition, Mystical Yoga Farm, Discovery Atitlan Tours, Kitequate. Kitebiard School.
Restaurants in Santiago Atitlan
1. Colonial Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 96 reviews
Reviewed By vmimartins - Guimaraes, Portugal
The Guatemalan are very religious and this is notorious because of the number of churches, especially the Evangelicals, that exist in the country.
The most interesting of the older Catholic churches is the fact that they mix the native religions with the Catholic religious cult and the churches are a sample of this interesting mixture of cultures.
Churches like this one are a good example of the cultural mix.
2. Finca Xetuc
Overall Ratings
5 based on 49 reviews
Horseback Riding & Hiking; Bed & Breakfast
Reviewed By golfinggirl802 - Tampa, Florida
My husband & I had a superb visit to Finca Xetuc with Jim & Nancy! We booked the suite and the afternoon horseback ride & hoped Mother Nature would cooperate with the rain. Our trip started from Panajachel via boat to Santiago Atitlan at 10:45am....MoreWe're so pleased you enjoyed your stay at Finca Xetuc and look forward to your return. Thank you for your description and favorably reply for others to know.
3. Cojolya Museum and Store
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 46 reviews
Reviewed By lpalantone - New York City, New York
I highly recommend contacting the Cojolya Association in advance to book a two-hour tour. The tour offers a fantastic opportunity to learn about the Association, including its history, partner artisans, and the design process. During the tour, we met several of the artisans. They explained to us the process of dyeing, using the foot loom, doing backstrap weaving, and more. They also provided really helpful context on how this differs from design and craftsmanship in other countries and gave me a great appreciation for the artisans and the work of the Association. At the end of the tour, they'll show you the museum and you can purchase items to take home.
4. Birding Atitlan Expedition
Overall Ratings
5 based on 12 reviews
Santiago Atitlan known like the birds's house because many years ago there are many birds for type of the house that they people and birds love them and now you can always see the birds in specific places around Santiago Our objetive is to be your best option to have contact and to give you the best nature and the culture.
Reviewed By pslbethesda - Bethesda, Maryland
A fantastic morning of birding in the Rey Tepepul Municipal Park was facilitated by the new trail, Tangara Cabanisi, funded by Audubon Intl. Our guide Rolando Gonzalez is Audubon certified and very devoted to birding in this cloud forested region of Guatemala. He has binoculars and a lazer pointer to show where the birds are. Visiting in the rainy season we were amazed by the Blue-Throated Motmot, the Emerald Toucanets, and many others that were listed in an Email we received right after our trip. Nature in all her bounty, the butterflies, tropical flowers and amazing birds truly not worth missing this trail while it lasts. Binoculars are helpful but they have some to share. Water was good.
5. Mystical Yoga Farm
Overall Ratings
4 based on 15 reviews
The Mystical Yoga Farm is a self-directed Spiritual Community that is focused on self-sustainability, growing fresh organic food, growing healthy yogi’s, teachers and healing practitioners. Our desire is to heal the earth and its inhabitants through connection with nature and Spirit, the source of all of creation.We offer:Apprentice Program is for individuals looking for in-depth involvement in a working spiritual community learning and experiencing mystical farming methods, yoga, healing arts, and spiritual practices. It varies in length ranging from one week to six months. Personal and Group Retreats The farm is an ideal location for your time of personal retreat, offering solitude and magical scenery, perfect for relaxation and reflection.
Reviewed By Ksenoid - Ellijay, Georgia
I stayed on the lake for 3 months and it took me over a month to get in touch with them, get all my questions answered and organize a trip to come see where they're at and what it looks like. First off, I disliked that they advertise the course but do not specify WHO will teach it (like the 200-hr program). For me it's very important to know beforehand, as I don;t want it to be someone fresh out of yoga school themselves. I didn't like what I saw (and heard from others), so I decided not to register for the 200-hr program here and went to San Marcos instead. There are a lot of yoga schools on the lake, make sure you know what you're signing up for, who your teachers will be, what their references are, past experience, etc. Personally, imho, it takes over 5 years after getting your initial certification before you can start teaching others and giving out certifications. The whole vibe of the place seemed fake and their programs to be thrown together haphazardly. If you're just looking for a cheap holiday with a side of spirituality, maybe it's for you.
6. Discovery Atitlan Tours
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6 reviews
Discovery Atitlan Tours it's been managed by a 25 year old man descending from maya-tzutujil, originary from Santiago Atitlan, Solola, Guatemala. We offer you the best experiences for to get to know our country, we offer you cultural visits trough the attractions of Guatemala. We are great tour guides team and offer you customized tours for groups and travel agencies institutions, students, luxury vacations, family tours and special interest tours. Let us organize your trip to our country specially in lake atitlan area and avoid to pay high prices with intermediaries, we have the better options for to practice adventure activities like hiking volcanoes, mountain biking, rafting, birdwatching, horseback riding, kayaking and coffee tours. Guatemala is a Central America country that has a lot to offer, wonderful landscapes, living volcanoes, lakes, jungles, animals, pacific and Atlantic coast, ocean Caribbean and much more...
Reviewed By Prawet J - Washington DC, District of Columbia
Santiago was one of the two towns (villages) designated for the stops on my Atitlan boat ride tour. In contrast to the San Juan of the first stop, Santiago is more like a city. Travelers can stroll along the pedestrian street filled with souvenir shops, or to hike up to the inner area of the city to see more of the same. There are a few restaurants in town that cater to tourist and we ate at one (lead by our tour guide). On the way to visit the Inglesia Parroquial Saintm we walked by the regular market filled with food and regular things for local. At the Cathedral, our tour guide gave us full history of the church and what happened in the history of the church and the city. Unfortunately by that time was ready to get back to the hotel across the lake for a nice and quiet evening by myself.
7. Kitequate. Kitebiard School
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