Location: Panajachel
Top Things to do in Panajachel
Top 7 Museums in Panajachel, Western Highlands
Panajachel (Spanish pronunciation: [panaxaˈtʃel], Pana) is a town in the southwestern Guatemalan Highlands, less than 90 miles from Guatemala City, in the department of Sololá. It serves as the administrative centre for the surrounding municipality of the same name. The elevation is 1,597 metres (5,240 ft). Population was 11 thousand in the 2000 census, estimated as 15,000 now (Insituto Nacional de Estadística de Guatemala), and has approximately doubled each of the last few decades. The town of Panajachel is located on the Northeast shore of Lake Atitlán, and has become a centre for the tourist trade of the area as it provides a base for visitors crossing the lake to visit other towns and villages.
Restaurants in Panajachel
1. La Galeria
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 39 reviews
La Galeria celebrates the arts as a whole and provides at the same time a center for local and international artists. We sell a vast range of art work at attractive prices, rare and fine art pieces for collectors as well as unique frames of our own design. The building, a piece of art in itself is located in the heart of Panajachel. Since 1973 we also organize community events, concerts, theatre, cabaret, art movies etc. Our additional show of unique folk art began in the 1920s and continues to this day. Come by for an excellent cup of cappuccino or espresso and get inspired.House recommendations: Cappuccino -
Reviewed By jacobom762
it is an Art Gallery and cafe. it has a permanent exhibit of a great Guatemala Artist, her name is Nan, born in Guatemala, moved to Germany, married there, had children, came backto Guatemala and she has painted some beatiful pictures which are shown in the Gallery. Here son Thomas, her daughter-in-law and their son take care of the Gallery, in which also they have some concerts of classical and non classical music, different performers. on weekends they also serve pancakes breakfasts, during the week there is also a cafe/tea area. i believe it is closed on wednesdays. It is a very interesting place to visit and lppk at the art from NAN. worthwhile, you will not be dissapointed
2. Museo Arqueologico Azul Maya
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 31 reviews
It is a Mayan Archaeological Museum, collection made by my grandfather, we also have a boutique hotel with 5 rooms, two gardens, organic coffee shop, organic coffee beans, breakfasts and waffles. Will be special to have you here! Thank you.
3. Museo Lacustre de Atitlan
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4.5 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By singingvegan - Panajachel, Guatemala
This museum is tiny, but it's worth the visit if you're interested in artifacts from the Lake Atitlan area.
4. AviMuseo de Arte de Atitlan
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4.5 based on 4 reviews
At the Bird Art Museum of Lake Atitlan you find in a scientifically-friendly manner the displays of bird species existing in Lake Atitlan. Each bird is professionally photographed and many species have been reproduced in beautiful 3D ceramic art work in natural size and color. Here you will see 435 Exhibited Birds; 19 Orders; 60 Families; 63 Threatened Birds and 51 Water Birds. See you soon!!
5. Hotel Posada de Don Rodrigo Museum
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4.0 based on 89 reviews
Reviewed By Steffie0506 - Paris, France
I have spent 3 nights at Posada Don Rodrigo ad was a french solo woman traveller.I found the place very nice with a beautiful view on the volcanoes and Lake Atitlan. The place is safe and the staff is very nice and helpful. The rooms are very spacious and nicely decorated. The breakfast was very good as well. I would recommend it for sure.After it is a matter of budget but I felt very confortable staying there.
6. Casa Kakchiquel
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 9 reviews
