Panajachel Sights

  1. Reserva Natural Atitlán

    This lakeside nature reserve, a former coffee plantation, makes an ideal outing on foot or bicycle from Panajachel. You can walk the main trail in an hour, over swing bridges and past waterfalls to a platform for viewing spider monkeys. The reserve also has a butterfly enclosure, interpretive center, zip lines, camping, lodges and an aviary.

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  2. Volcán San Pedro

    If you long to climb a volcano at dawn, this is a good place to start. Volcán San Pedro (3020m/9908ft) looms over the popular lakeside town of San Pedro La Laguna and has recently been placed within an 'Ecological Park' to minimize environmental damage caused by hikers, and to improve the security situation. Don't attempt it without a reliable guide.

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