Things to Do

Things to Do in Santiago Atitlán

There are 17 attractions in Santiago Atitlán. Acatenango is the most popular.

Most Popular By Name

Acatenango

Lake Atitlán

Scenic volcanic lake surrounded by Maya villages

Iximche

Postclassic Maya ceremonial capital with ruins and plazas

Archaeological Site

Volcán de Fuego

Volcán de Fuego

Highly active stratovolcano frequently producing explosive eruptions

Santa María (volcano)

Santa María (volcano)

Stratovolcano with significant historical explosive eruptions

Acatenango

Stratovolcano near Antigua, popular for trekking and eruptions

Volcán Atitlán

Volcán Atitlán

Striking volcano rising above Lake Atitlán

Kʼicheʼ kingdom of Qʼumarkaj

Ancient K'iche' Maya capital and archaeological ruins

Archaeological Site

Tolimán (volcano)

Tolimán (volcano)

Stratovolcano overlooking Lake Atitlán near Panajachel

Volcán San Pedro

Volcán San Pedro

Conical volcano rising above Lake Atitlán, Guatemala

Almolonga

Highland Guatemalan town known for intensive vegetable farming

El Baúl

Archaeological Site

Volcán Santo Tomás

Stratovolcano in Guatemala's Sierra Madre range

Qʼumarkaj

Ancient K'iche' Maya archaeological site and former capital

Archaeological Site

Volcán Siete Orejas

Volcán Siete Orejas

Volcanic massif and viewpoint in Quetzaltenango

Santiaguito

Active volcanic complex noted for ongoing eruptions

Chichicastenango Market

Chichicastenango Market

Large indigenous market famous for Maya textiles