Travel Guide Panajachel - Things to Do, Panajachel, Guatemala

Panajachel is a small town located on the North shore of Lake Atitlán in Guatemala. Panajachel (also called Pana or Gringotenango) is one of the major tourism areas in Guatemala. The sunsets from Panajachel are without question the best on the lake and the local market offers some of the freshest and cheapest produce around. Backpacking Guatemala? Panajachel is a real backpackers paradise. Author Daphne lived 5 months in this beautiful town and would like to share all her Pana knowledge and Pana tips with you. This travel guide to Panajachel, Guatemala, includes information on guesthouses, villas, hotels, attractions and advice on travel, restaurants, nightlife and more. 

Most people visit Panajachel from Antigua, Guatemala or San Pedro La Laguna. The ride to Lake Atitlán from Antigua scales innumerable hills, valleys, and mountains. Since most chicken bus drivers take tight turns at blood-curdling speeds, I recommend you booking a shared shuttle service. It is good to keep in mind that the chicken buses are faster, but not as safe as the shuttle buses. The shuttle services are usually more expensive, GUA -> PANA Q 165 and ANT -> PANA Q100, in comparison with the chicken buses, GUA -> PANA Q 30 and GUA – >PANA Q 40, but are more comfortable and most important, more safe! ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).