casita santa cruz la laguna
1 sleeping room - 2 guests - 1 bed - 1 bath

santa cruz la laguna is a small mayan village on the north shore of lake atitlán in the highlands of guatemala. it is also the name of the political administration of a rural community of 7 villages with a total population of a little over 10.000 people. santa cruz la laguna itself has around 4,000 inhabitants. you can access this village by regular ferry boat service from Panajachel or by the very scenic and adventurous road down from sololá. santa cruz is a quiet town and considered very safe. it attracts a variety of tourists from all over the world, but still has sympathetic family activities and an active social life amongst foreign long term residents. the location of santa cruz la laguna in the mid-point of the lake mean you can easily access the other towns in a few minutes by boat. santa cruz is a very warm and welcoming town, the people are friendly and cordial. their typical traje is beautiful and full of colors and you will be welcomed by smiles and laughs everywhere. there are numerous hiking trails in all directions with stunning vistas. or just standing at the public boat dock offers an outstanding view of the 3 enormous volcanoes on the south side of what is considered by many travelers the most beautiful lake in the world. remarkably, santa cruz is home of one of the oldest churches in guatemala. the weather in these highlands of guatemala is always warm but never hot. the dry mountain air is clean and energizing. the sight of the deep blue lake creates a mystical feeling, and even if you live here permanently, it is always inspiring. santa cruz is surrounded by a breathtaking landscape, steep green hills that wind up a horizon that is nightly dominated the most colorful dramatic sunsets. in this idyllic scenery you will find a seclusion from the outside world with all the luxury and comfort in your new home.

from santa cruz you can reach towns like jaibalito, san marcos, san juan, san pedro, tzununa or panajachel by boat in a few minutes. do your shopping in panajachel or your yoga and meditation class in san marcos or jaibalito, dance in tzununa, visit the colourful local farmers markets all around the lake, visit and learn from the local businesses, do some paddle boarding, jet skiing or hiking or just enjoy a sunset in one of the many lakefront bistros or on the beach. the joyful possibilities are endless.

lago de atitlán is one of "the three jewels" of guatemala and the new world in general, besides antigua guatemala and tikal national park and a major destination for tourist from the whole world.