Santa Catarina Palopo Travel Guide

The most colorful, instagrammable and friendly village on Lake Atitlan!

Santa Catarina Palopo is just a few minute drive from the hub of Lake Atitlan, Panajachel. This road access makes it a top spot to stay. It is less crowded than Panajachel and has some really gorgeous properties.

Places to Stay

  • Lake Atitlan Lofts - my old apartment! lake views, open air balcony and a killer kitchen.

  • Casa Colibri - a fun private house with 5 bedrooms, pool, sauna and incredible staff.

  • Cabin Airbnb - a secluded cabin with a hot tub and amazing view of lake atitlan

  • Villas Santa Catarina - an traditional hotel in a great location

Things to do

  • Hiptipico - artisan visit and weaving tour

  • Take Photos - the town square is colorful and instagrammable

  • Casa Palopo - sunset romantic dinner

  • Tzampoc Resort - get a day pass and just go for the infinity pool

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

♡ Alyssa

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