DestinationWalk Time
Lake Atitlán shore3 minutes
Cerro Tzankujil Nature Reserve3 minutes
Cafés and restaurants1-2 minutes
Town center5 minutes
Boat dock (public water taxi)7 minutes
Main road5 minutes

Things to Do

  • Swim or kayak at Lake Atitlán
  • Hike the Cerro Tzankujil Nature Reserve (Mayan altars, cliff jumping, lake views)
  • Take a yoga or meditation class
  • Visit local cafés and restaurants
  • Explore nearby villages by boat (San Pedro, Santiago, Panajachel)
  • Attend a cacao ceremony
  • Walk the lower Mayan trail hacia Santa Cruz

Enjoy open mics & occasional concerts

Getting Here

From Guatemala City or Antigua: Take a shuttle directly to San Marcos, or to Panajachel (approximately 3 hours), then a public boat (lancha) to San Marcos La Laguna (approximately 30 minutes). From the dock, it's a 7-minute walk on a path to Bosque Encantado. The walk is flat and easy once you reach the central area of the village. We'll send detailed directions and a map with your booking confirmation.