About the area & activities around San Pedro La Laguna

The Land of Eternal Spring

San Pedro is placed 3 degrees from Equator and in 1500 meters height. Not only is this the best altitude for your heart, it’s also why the weather here is always good – not too hot, not too cold. Lake Atitlán is called ’the land of eternal spring’. The temperature is 20-25 degrees Celsius every day of the year, just the way we prefer it. The rainy season (May/June-September/October) is nothing to be afraid of. Yes – it rains and thunders – hard sometimes! Usually in the late afternoon or evening for a few hours. It’s beautiful to watch from our roof. But you can swim in the lake and enjoy the perfect climate every day.  

Whatever you are into - we probably have it close by

Lake Atitlán is surrounded by little villages with all their special things to experience. All villages and town are still mainly populated by local Mayan people, who speak their different original languages, make things by hand and shop at the many markets. Every village has both daily markets and weekly or bi-weekly larger markets. Some villages have more foreigners that offer different healing modalities, concert venues, food experiences and more. San Marcos La Laguna is the most famous of these. The transportation between the villages is mainly done by boat, while shorter distances are done by tuk tuk.

The lake is also a hotspot for regenerative farming so if you want inspiration for true sustainability from people who get their hands dirty in the soil, there is plenty. We recommend it!

If you are into canopy trips/zip lining, bathing in waterfalls, hikes and climbs, horse riding, paragliding or other adventurous activities, there are lots of those options too nearby.

We are only 2 hours from the Pacific Coast which makes it easy to combine the holiday with tropical adventures, wave surfing and much more. A longer drive or a short flight will take you to areas with jungle, Mayan pyramids etc. Guatemala is a small country with a very big diversity in both nature and culture.

Things to do, an overview:

Beaches: ‘Our’ beach is a few minutes walk away, and there are plenty of beautiful, sandy beaches to choose between around the lake, both within walking distance and accessible by boat. You will only rarely meet other people at any of the beaches. The lake is excellent for swimming and paddle boarding as it is usually quite still.

Markets: Every day there is a new market somewhere nearby, and they are as authentic as it gets. You can find handmade items like weaved baskets, fabrics, clothes, furniture and clay pots, and all kinds of foods, including street food, on the markets. Meeting other tourists at these markets is very rare, unless you are at a few spots that we will help you steer away from.

Cultural activities: Mayan cooking classes, fire ceremonies, traditional medicine making, weaving- and natural dying classes and lots of other things are offered here. We will also be happy to set you up with Mayan friends who can introduce you whatever part of their lifestyle you are interested in.

Running trails: There are plenty of running trails on the volcano, right outside our door.

Sports: Soccer, basketball, volleyball and more can be practiced with the locals here. Several types of water sports – from waterskiing to diving – is available too. Several places rent out paddle boards and kayaks. A daily shuttle will take those who are craving waves to El Paredón, Guatemala’s top wavesurf destination, in a few hours.

Adventure activities: Whether you are into canopy trips/zip lining, bathing in waterfalls, hikes and climbs, horseback riding on the volcano, paragliding or other adventurous activities, there are lots of options to choose between around the lake.

Self-development activities: In San Pedro but mainly in nearby village San Marcos there is lots of yoga, meditation, cacao ceremonies, shamanic healing and temazcal sessions to choose between. Or whatever else is your sphere of interest – we probably have it here by the lake.

For teenagers: San Pedro has a thriving bar scene, pub crawls, a party boat and more if your youngsters are into partying. Horse riding, weaving/dying classes, art classes with local artists, Spanish school and the above mentioned adventure activities are more suggestions specifically for older kids. Playing soccer is also quite big here, and we are happy to arrange for our guests to join the locals in their soccer practice.

For children: There are several swimming pools and playgrounds in San Pedro that are fun for younger children. Our neighbor town San Juan has a little water park and large playground. San Marcos, a short boat ride away, has a nature park with trampolines and swimming from cliffs (for older children). Horse riding, soccer, basketball and more sports activities can be arranged for kids in all age groups. The hotel has a play area and a sand box for kids, and ‘our’ beach is super kid friendly. We have nanny service and lots of local kids around.