Location: Panajachel
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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.
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1. Maya Traditions Foundation
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5.0 based on 35 reviews
As a nonprofit social enterprise, Maya Traditions is dedicated to facilitating access to national and international markets for Maya backstrap weaver artisans and their families in the highlands of Guatemala. Following a Fair Trade model, we continually seek to support our artisans, their families, and their communities through social programs that work to build capacity, preserve local cultures, and motivate indigenous women to strengthen their entrepreneurial ecosystems. TRADITIONAL ART FORMS IMMERSION COMMUNITY TOURS: Watch women weavers create woven textiles with intricate techniques involved in: natural dyeing, liso backstrap weaving, ikat tying, brocade technique or forming thread from raw ixcaco cotton. MAYA SPIRITUALITY AND NATURE: Take the chance to participate in a personalized Maya Spiritual ceremony. TRADITIONAL WEAVING WORKSHOPS: Learn to warp and weave from an indigenous master weaver and keep your woven work of art.
2. Mayaland Adventure Travel
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5.0 based on 29 reviews
Book your TOURS, SHUTTLE BUS, WATER TAXI, AIRPORT PICK UP FROM AND TO PANAJACHEL. SOME EXAMPLES OF MY SERVICES ARE:LAKE ATITLAN BOAT TOUR, Group or private: Daily Guided tours on lake atitlan to discover the surrounding areas and the mayan villages.As well I Offer Mountain Biking Tours, hiking, Birding, kayaking in Atitlan.I OFFER GUIDED TOUR TO CHICHICASTENANGO, QUETZALTENANGO, ANTIGUA, TIKAL, NEBAJ, SEMUCH CHAMPEY AND MANY MORE,HIKE AND TREKKINGVOLCAN SAN PEDRO, VOLCAN PACAYA, VOLCAN TAJUMULCO, VOLCAN SANTA MARIA, VOLCAN CHIKABAL, AND MANY MOREAFTER LOTS OF GUIDED TOUR ALL OVER GUATEMALA I FOUND MY TRAVEL COMPANY NEMED MAYALANDTRAVEL NOW 09 OF EXPERIENCE CAN OFFER YOU SAFE, FUN AND ENJOYABLE TOURS. PERSONALIZED SERVICES. 100 % SATISFACTION AND SAFE.ABOUT meWelcome to The Guatemalan Mayaland Adventure Travel Company.ABOUT US AND WHAT WE DO AND WHAT WE OFFERWe are a full-service with 09 years experience, incoming tour operator specialized in custom tailor made adventure & cultural holidays for individuals, groups or independent travelers alike, VIP tours, incentive travel , Destination Managment and with emphasis on sustainable & responsable tourism, our porfesional and experienced team , drivers, guide, hotels, privides the best service and quality, making unique, memorable holidays, enjoyable, we offer safety and fun out door and overland trips we make you off the beaten track. Our travel & Tours service are Adventure and Culture tours, maya archaeology, nature, Ecotourism, hiking, biking, kayaking, trekking, volcano climbing, Birdwatching, mayan markets days, shuttle services, Bus rent, Car Rental, flight tickets, packages, hotel Reservation, private or group trips, transportation ,(air or ground) profesional tour guides, multi sporting activities and among many others and with suggested-advice Itineraries travels with our experienced staff we offer a wide range of services.Ask for our promotion of the month as well our daily tours to all Guatemalan destination with group or private!Promoting and Supporting the local economies and communities as well our objective is to promote socio-sustainble and low- impact tourism for conscious travelers (FAIR TRAVEL) who appreciate personalized serviceactivitiesOur customized services cost will depend on the factors you add in your trip, grood Price for large groups .Mayaland Travel is owned and Founded by Pablo Chumil a Guatemalan & Kaqchiquel native Mayan Citizen who lives for more than 23 years in Panajachel Lake Atitlan one of the most visited destination in Central America and now with 9 years of experience in the tourism industry can help you to make an amazing and ejoyable holiday with your tailor made trip. We are your perfect and trustfulness local parthner and travel specialist company for Guatemala and Central America, Central Amercia and Guatemala is one of the travel and holidays destination from only 2,4 hours from main city of USA. We offer unique experiences with the mayan Culture this is the only country in the Americas with Live Culture we invite you to make a real experience with nice and friendly people and gets beyond a picture of the impressive land Guatemala IXIMULEU the land of Corn!Book now and Discover the Wonders of GuatemalaWELCOME TO GUATEMALAalt Main office: avenida Santander Panajachel, Solola GuatemalaThe maya adventure travel companyunique experience! with the local expert.
3. guateSUP
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5.0 based on 95 reviews
We are your Adventure Center for aquatic sports in Lake Atitlan. With 30 years of experience and 40 hard boards in stock we offer paddle boarding, Yoga , SUP yoga, SUP Acro yoga, and SUP wakesurfing along with adventure fun ecco tours for groups and individuals on Lake Atitlan. Hiking , rock jumping, sunrise tours or an evening sunset paddle with Bailey our SUP dog are just some of the fun adventures we offer. Book today at guatesup.com
4. JABEL TINAMIT Spanish School
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5.0 based on 69 reviews
We offer effective and fun ways to learn Spanish in Guatemala and online. Located in Panajachel by the stunningly beautiful Lake Atitlan, our school is the only Spanish language school in Panajachel, Guatemala, that is Mayan owned. You can learn Spanish in one to one classes, or with a small group of friends. We also provide online Spanish lessons. We're sure you will have a great time learning Spanish with us in Guatemala.
Reviewed By EvaSUK - Bedford, United Kingdom
We were traveling around Guatemala when my husband put forward the idea of intensive Spanish lessons for one week. Why not? We researched various schools and Jabel Tinamit seemed to get overwhelmingly positive feedback. I can honestly say it was one of the happiest and most rewarding times of our lives. We only planned to stay 1 week and ended up staying 3 - and would have stayed for months if we could have. The set up is so efficient and effective and the team felt like family. We had 4 hours of one to one classes in the morning and had our afternoons free. I cannot recommend their professionalism, humor, hard work, techniques and passion enough. I would also recommend a homestay as that really made us converse in Spanish and we grew very close to our host family in Pana (Magda and her family are incredible). The school itself is like a small paradise: I had my classes on the roof and most days looked out to the Lake and volcanoes wondering "Am I really here?". We took part in the activities and loved them all (cooking class is fantastic - thank you Elizabeth and Julia). We have continued with online lessons because we couldn't say goodbye - if you are lucky enough be taught by Gladys, you are in for a treat. She is the best teacher I have ever had, period; she feels like a friend. The online component is also very good; we are making progress despite the distance and the teachers are very flexible. Please choose Jabel Tinamit, you will speak Spanish in no time and have an unforgettable time in the process! Thank you all, Eva
5. Atitlan Nature Reserve
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4.5 based on 811 reviews
The Atitlan Nature Reserve is both a must for visitors of Lake Atitlan and a force in the environmental cause: Atitlan Azul. It is an extraordinary gate to the magnificent Lake Atitlan and its spectacular volcanoes. Its zip lines, butterfly preserve, trails, hanging bridges and lodgings bring you in close contact with nature. On the zip lines you fly above waterfalls, coffee groves, oak stands and the steep cliffs that guard the lake. At the Butterfly Geodome you enjoy the colors and forms of hundreds of butterflies surrounded by flowers and the sounds of water. Humming birds and the murmur of the river accompany you while you have lunch, coffee or a drink, then you continue to explore the diversity and beauty of this natural wonder. At night, the crickets, owls and the sounds of the night will be your company in our lodging. The Reserve supports the work of scientist and students concerned with biodiversity and environmental degradation.
Reviewed By ChrisW9565
A short tuk tuk ride from central Pana, this nature preserve is quite nice. We explored the butterfly dome which was also accompanied by some in-depth explanations & exhibits from different stages of the butterfly's life. We also did the Xtreme Ziplining. The trail up took us past some of the nature trail and were able to see some monkeys on the way up!! It was my first time ziplining, and they could not have been nice about taking care of me and showing me the ropes. The views were *breathtaking* and I absolutely recommend stopping here and spend half a day if you have the time.
6. Iximche
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4.5 based on 335 reviews
Reviewed By 561RobertS561 - Ponte Vedra Beach, United States
First of all, this is still an active place of worship for Mayan people. It is a sacred place and should be considered in this context. It deserves a spot on anyone’s itinerary who values history, diverse cultures and wants to learn more about our ancestry. TIP: hire a local guide with credentials (indigenous local guide); it is worth the time to arrange in order to really learn the facts and relevance. NOTE: the museum is small but a gem of history and insight. ONLY negative was the bathroom facilities where is bad repair!
7. GR Travel
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5.0 based on 82 reviews
