Things to Do in Panajachel

There are 3 attractions in Panajachel. Lake Atitlán, scenic volcanic lake surrounded by maya villages, is the most popular.

1

Lake Atitlán

Scenic volcanic lake surrounded by Maya villages

Lake

2

Iximche

Postclassic Maya ceremonial capital with ruins and plazas

Archaeological Site

3

Volcán de Fuego

Highly active stratovolcano frequently producing explosive eruptions

Volcano

4

Santa María (volcano)

Stratovolcano with significant historical explosive eruptions

Volcano

5

Acatenango

Stratovolcano near Antigua, popular for trekking and eruptions

Volcano

6

Volcán Atitlán

Striking volcano rising above Lake Atitlán

Volcano

7

Kʼicheʼ kingdom of Qʼumarkaj

Ancient K'iche' Maya capital and archaeological ruins

Archaeological Site

8

Tolimán (volcano)

Stratovolcano overlooking Lake Atitlán near Panajachel

Volcano

9

Volcán San Pedro

Conical volcano rising above Lake Atitlán, Guatemala

Volcano

10

Almolonga

Highland Guatemalan town known for intensive vegetable farming

Volcano

11

El Baúl

Archaeological Site

12

Volcán Santo Tomás

Stratovolcano in Guatemala's Sierra Madre range

Volcano

13

Qʼumarkaj

Ancient K'iche' Maya archaeological site and former capital

Archaeological Site

14

Santiaguito

Active volcanic complex noted for ongoing eruptions

Volcano

15

Chichicastenango Market

Large indigenous market famous for Maya textiles

Market