We just lately visited considered one of our favourite locations in Central America, Lake Atitlan, and the one draw back was that the go to was too brief this time. We spent a few nights on the latest resort on the lake, the beautiful Kula Maya, then traveled by boat to 1 we hadn’t been within for a few years: Laguna Lodge.
We shot some video in every place, so come alongside for some Luxurious Latin America excursions of two excellent Lake Atitlan accommodations it is best to contemplate when you’re heading that means. Decide considered one of these positive bets and keep away from a sub-par expertise.
In case you have hassle stress-free on the shores of Lake Atitlan, you may simply want to remain longer. Or in the event you want a bit teaching, the city of San Marcos the place Kula Maya is positioned may fill your day with yoga, Pilates, meditation, respiratory workouts, or no matter else will get your coronary heart price down. The web speeds are fairly awful round these elements anyway, so put away the telephone and take in the environment as an alternative.
Right here’s what you’ll discover in every resort we’ve profiled, two of the very best 4 locations you possibly can keep on Lago de Atitlan.
Kula Maya in San Marcos
This resort was developing on its first birthday once we walked via the doorway and it’s a beautiful spot close to the San Marcos dock. It’s tempting to remain put right here and benefit from the mesmerizing views that change all through the day. You’ll be able to hang around poolside, go to the spa, or benefit from the vista out of your balcony.
They solely serve breakfast and dispense drinks from the bar, nevertheless, so that you’ll have to move out for lunch and dinner anyway. You’ll be in heaven in the event you’re a health-conscious vegetarian on this city, however there are different locations to select from too, together with two steps away that serve beer and have a lake view.
Come try our video tour of Kula Maya on the shore of Lake Atitlan:
See our detailed evaluate of Kula Maya right here on the web journal website.
Laguna Lodge Eco Lodge
Lengthy earlier than any of its opponents confirmed up, the pioneers who constructed Laguna Lodge staked out a spot as quickly because the preventing stopped and Guatemala started its highway to peace. They did it with care and a love for the setting although, utilizing pure supplies, planting a backyard, and using locals who lived inside strolling distance to run the place too.
All these years later, because it has gotten extra fashionable and cheaper to run on renewable power, Laguna Lodge nonetheless stands out as probably the most eco-friendly resort within the nation, that ethos impacting all elements of its operation. Proving {that a} “inexperienced resort” can nonetheless be a pampering and comfy area, nevertheless, this is among the finest spots on the lake to chill in a snug chair with a drink and soak within the views.
Come have a look round and see what we imply:
Whereas there are tons of of Lake Atitlan accommodations to select from, you’d have a troublesome time discovering one with such a robust consideration to element, from the alternatives of each materials used on website to the antiques on show to the native textiles used within the bedding and pillows. Laguna Lodge is brimming with character and it envelops you in its welcoming heat.
See our detailed review of Laguna Lodge on Lake Atitlan right here.
Should you’re headed to different elements of the nation as effectively, see our detailed first-person critiques of the very best luxurious accommodations in Guatemala, from the Capital Metropolis to Antigua and past.
Then ensure that your Precedence Go membership is updated and depart some further time on the airport to go to the Casa de Ron Airport Lounge for a Zacapa and Botran tasting.
Article by Timothy
Timothy Scott is the founder and editor of Luxurious Latin America and has been masking the area as a journey journalist because the mid-2000s. He has visited every nation we cowl a number of instances and relies in a UNESCO World Heritage metropolis in central Mexico, the place he owns a house. See contact info right here.
