What to do and see in Western Highlands, Western Highlands: The Best Things to do Good for Big Groups

November 11, 2021 Janean Rudisill

Guatemala’s spectacular Western Highlands run from Antigua to the Mexican border. Pines blanket misty hillsides, rivers cascade through sliver-thin ravines, volcanoes rumble overhead. Catch market day or witness offerings to drinking, smoking St. Maximon, in Chichicastenango. See traditional life in the Ixil Triangle. Clamber the Cuchumatanes Mountains. Mayan dialects and ceremonies are still part of everyday life for the majority of Guatemala’s indigenous population, living where their ancestors trod.
Restaurants in Western Highlands

1. Altiplano's Tour Operator

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5.0 based on 36 reviews

Altiplano's Tour Operator

Altiplanos is the tour operator for all your hikes, tours, shutlles and packages. We are 100% Guatemalan and have experienced guides. We're located in the second city of Guatemala surrounded by many volcanoes.

2. Los Elementos Adventure Center

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5.0 based on 393 reviews

Los Elementos Adventure Center

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.

3. Voltan Adventures

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5.0 based on 258 reviews

Voltan Adventures

We offer a variety of cultural, adventure and ecotourism tour packages in Guatemala with exciting itineraries designed for individual visitors, small and large groups. Due to our many years of experience in the travel industry, we offer competitive prices with no compromise on quality. We are highly recommended by our customers on Trip Advisor an award that recognizes the quality of our services and hard work and dedication of our team. In 2016, we decided to change our company name to Voltan Adventures. Voltan is the Mayan God of the Earth NOT to be confused with Votan (the Mayan God of War). Over the years our company has developed a stellar reputation as one of the best tour operators within Guatemala. Because our base of operations is at Lake Atitlan and our former company name was Tours Atitlan some people would confuse our company with a competitor whose name is similar. We noticed a trend. Numerous tour operators were incorporating the lake into their company name and this was leading to much confusion. Because our company is Mayan owned and locally operated we decided it would be best to embrace our culture and take a more distinctive name where there can be no confusion. So welcome to Voltan Adventures. To read about our company’s past reviews please see our customers Trip Advisor reviews under our old company name: Tours Atitlan, and after your trip with us, please post a review under our new name so we can begin a new tradition!

4. Unicornio Azul

Village de Chancol, Chiantla 13002 Guatemala +502 5205 9328 [email protected] http://www.unicornioazul.com
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5.0 based on 26 reviews

Unicornio Azul

Horseback riding in the amazing Cuchumatanes mountain range at 3000 meters. Well-trained horses, excellent saddles, professional guide. Rides from 1 hour to 1 day for beginners and experienced riders.

5. Quetzaltrekkers

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5.0 based on 539 reviews

Quetzaltrekkers

Quetzaltrekkers is the only all non-profit, all volunteer-run trekking organization in Guatemala. Whether you're scaling a towering volcano or going from highland village to highland village, participating in our treks is a truly unique experience. 100% of our profits support a local school and dormitory for children living in Quetzaltenango.

6. Mayan Dynasty Tours

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5.0 based on 139 reviews

Mayan Dynasty Tours

Mayan Dynasty Tours is operated by a Tzutujil Mayan man born and raised in San Juan La Laguna, Lake Atitlan, Guatemala. The name of our business before was ´´Adventure Atitlan Tours´´ 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.

7. Casa Flor Ixcaco

Calle Principal Zona 1, San Juan la Laguna 07017 Guatemala +502 5822 7541 [email protected] http://www.woven-gt.com
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5.0 based on 128 reviews

Casa Flor Ixcaco

Casa Flor Ixcaco is San Juan's only Weaving Cooperative that dedicates itself to perserving the skill of spinning natural cotton thread. The products are made by 20 local women using mayan methods that were passed down for many generations. The products are 100 % natural and handmade. Visitors learn more about the spinning and dying process in a demonstration and can sign up for weaving and dyeing classes.

Reviewed By 178nienkeb - Leiden, The Netherlands

This beautiful shop is a home for woman to do their labor with dedication and authenticity. For generations these woman are making the most fine products out of cotton. The passion for their job you can tell from the bright colors and creativity you find in the original hand-made products. They give you a class/demonstration about the whole process from the cotton to the product. By selling the products they support the woman in the village and by that way they protect the art of handmade clothes with natural products. I recommend this place for families, groups and couples. You can buy products (good souvenirs for people back home, or just for yourself) and you can ask for a demonstration were you pay for. I definitely go back if I get the chance.

8. Mayan Kitchen

Rn 14 Between Casa Blanca Hotel and Hostel Fe, San Pedro La Laguna 07018 Guatemala +502 5824 7440 [email protected] http://www.mayankitchencookingclass.com/
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5.0 based on 267 reviews

Mayan Kitchen

Are you looking to experience Guatemala in an authentic and personal way? Experience the taste and flavors of Guatemala cooking at the Lake Atitlan Maya Kitchen. This class will help you understand how our Mayan culture and Spanish colonial influence blended together in a perfect harmony through food. You will have lots of hands-on fun learning how to cook up three authentic Guatemalan dishes during this 3-5 hour Guatemala cooking class. Learn how to prepare traditional recipes that are unique to Guatemala, and come away with all the skills you need to prepare them in your own kitchen. Our classes start at 9am. with a tour in the local Market, where together will purchase our ingredients, buying organic vegies from local people productors so in that way We are supporting their projects and giving them opportunities too.

Reviewed By Gapyeartravelers

Anita’s cooking class was our favourite activity in San Pedro !! We had the best experience, from buying fresh produce from the market in the morning to cooking up the yummiest meal in the most beautiful kitchen. There were 3 of us in the class which was the perfect number to all get involved and always have something to do ! Anita was the best host, so accommodating, knowledgeable about Mayan culture and open to sharing her own amazing story. Preparing the meal and then sitting down altogether to eat it was so rewarding and it tasted amazing !! I couldn’t recommend this Mayan cooking class more to anyone of any age. If you are in San Pedro it is absolutely a must !!!!

9. guateSUP

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guateSUP

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

10. Lake Atitlan Travel Guide

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Lake Atitlan Travel Guide

Lake Atitlan Tours Provides First Class Tour Services for Travelers to the Highlands of Guatemala. Lake Atitlan Tours Invites You to Discover and Experience the Cultural, Historical, and Natural Wonders of Lake Atitlan Guatemala for a Truly Magical and Unforgettable Experience. From majestic volcanoes and mountains and mysterious ancient Mayan temples and ruins, to colorful outdoor markets, Lake Atitlan’s unique physical attributes offer some of the most-awe-inspiring sites in the world.

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