17 days in Lake Atitlan Itinerary

Santiago Atitlán is a municipality in the Sololá department of Guatemala. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Santiago Atitlan: Ceramica Multicolor (in San Antonio Palopo), Volcan San Pedro (in San Pedro La Laguna) and San Lucas Toliman (Volcan Atitlan & Volcano Toliman). The adventure continues: explore the activities along Lake Atitlan, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Colonial Church, don't miss a visit to San Antonio Palopo, and examine the collection at Cojolya Museum and Store.

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San Francisco, USA to Santiago Atitlan is an approximately 16-hour combination of flight and car. You'll lose 2 hours traveling from San Francisco to Santiago Atitlan due to the time zone difference. In July, daily temperatures in Santiago Atitlan can reach 77°F, while at night they dip to 61°F. On the 28th (Tue), you'll travel to San Marcos La Laguna.

San Marcos La Laguna is a village on the western shore of Lago Atitlán in the Sololá Department of Guatemala. You'll find plenty of places to visit near San Marcos La Laguna: Cafe La Voz (in San Juan la Laguna) and Church of St Peter (in San Pedro La Laguna). Next up on the itinerary: look for all kinds of wild species at Cerro Tzankujil Nature Reserve, examine the collection at Tzunun' Ya', take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Indian Nose, and pause for some serene contemplation at Iglesia Catolica de San Juan La Laguna.

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Drive from Santiago Atitlan to San Marcos La Laguna in 1.5 hours. Expect little chillier evenings in San Marcos La Laguna when traveling from Santiago Atitlan in July, with lows around 53°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Fri) to allow time to drive to Santa Cruz La Laguna.

Get out of town with these interesting Santa Cruz La Laguna side-trips: Panajachel (Iximche, Museo Lacustre de Atitlan, &more) and Santa Catarina Palopo (Pintando Santa Catarina Palopo & Santa Catarina Palopo Church).

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You can drive from San Marcos La Laguna to Santa Cruz La Laguna in an hour. Other options are to ride a ferry; or drive. In July, daily temperatures in Santa Cruz La Laguna can reach 77°F, while at night they dip to 53°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Thu) early enough to travel back home.