Casa Cakchiquel, Panajachel

Casa Cakchiquel the cultural heritage of Panajachel

Built in 1948 by the Swedish countess Aimee Spens, “El Cakchiquel” was one of the first hotels on Lake Atitlan.

According to the legend Ernesto "Che” Guevara, Ingrid Bergman and other intellectuals, artists, painters and writers enjoyed the house in its golden years.

Today, the house has been lovingly restored with the finality of preserving its spirit and values and serves the multiethnic population of the Atitlan basin with an Art, Cultural and CommunicationCenter.

Casa Cakchiquel offeres a Museum and Gallery space with an exceptional and rare historical photo collection for Guatemala. The house is presenting the work of the most important Photographers between 1880 and 1960 like; Valdevalleno, Eichenberger, Muybrick, Biener, Zadek and El Indio amongst others.

Casa Cakchiquel features a peaceful and quiet garden space and invites you, to spend a moment after your visit in the museum.

With Mr. Jon’s Desayunos for breakfast or Restaurant Hana, Casa Cakchiquel has partnered with the best Restaurant for your culinary needs.

Feel free to walk around and visit the Radio Station or visit our fair trade store.

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