Panajachel Travel Guide

Here it is... my top list of places to eat, drink and hang like a local in Panajachel, Guatemala! 

BEST BRUNCH: Deli Jasmin [pictured] although they don’t have much digital you can find them at the end of the Calle Santander close to the lake. healthy, fresh + delicious. by far my fave.

BEST DINNER: Circus Bar is the best for pizza, pasta and live music!

BEST HOTEL: Selina is a great go-to for hospitality + fun in the sun! they have yummy burgers, cute dogs running around and a swimming pool open to all visitors.

BEST COFFEE: Atitlan Cafe has non-alcoholic drinks, coffee and snacks all with a beautiful lake view.

BEST LOUNGE: Cafe Moka has it all… wifi, snacks, pool table, cocktails etc.

BEST BAR: Azul Rosa for both day drinking or late night. They have the best lake views and good música all night long.

BEST ADVENTURE: Stand up paddle board for those who love the water or Paragliding for those real adrenaline junkies! Linked are the best and safest companies to use.

BEST CULTURAL ACTIVITY: The vintage textile market that was every Tuesday and Friday is permanently closed due to covid. Contact us at Hiptipico for shopping, sourcing, and ethical tours!

BEST SUNSET: The docks of the Playa Publica are a great place grab a bear and watch the sun kiss the horizon.

BEST BEACH: Take a tuktuk to a secret beach in Jucanya at the end of Calle Los Salpores.

Many of my adventures take place just outside of Panajachel. Be sure to read my Santa Catarina, Chichicastenango, and Full Lake Atitlan Blogs for more in-depth info!

Thanks for reading. And as always . . . Be thoughtful. Stay kind.

♡ Alyssa

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