Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Panajachel January 2026 | Expedia.ca [Panajachel Travel Guide](https://expedia.ca/Panajachel.dx181076)[Hotels in Panajachel](https://expedia.ca/Panajachel-Hotels.d181076.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Panajachel](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Panajachel.d181076.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Panajachel Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Panajachel.d181076.Car-Rental-Guide)[Panajachel Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Panajachel.d181076.Destination-Travel-Guides) # What to do in Panajachel ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Panajachel Types of activities [Panajachel travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Panajachel.dx181076) ![Panajachel which includes a lake or waterhole, boating and a bay or harbour](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/181076/cb7be885-1ee3-4064-aa5b-5d1d15a380f1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Panajachel which includes a lake or waterhole, boating and a bay or harbour](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/181076/cb7be885-1ee3-4064-aa5b-5d1d15a380f1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Panajachel which includes a bay or harbour, boating and a lake or waterhole](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6220357/228bd727-b195-4ffc-9b7e-588123493bb8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Panajachel featuring interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/181076/53e453e5-fd94-4957-a485-eca3fd83ef5e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Panajachel featuring street scenes and signage](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/181076/15d89b8f-0db2-4f0c-8134-4df6bbd555a4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Panajachel Attractions Let Expedia help you experience the best that Panajachel has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Activities and Tours Panajachel is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Panajachel to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights. #### Panajachel Attractions Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Panajachel. Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Panajachel attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself Members save % or more when you book activities. --- ## Top places to visit ### 1\. Lake Atitlán Visit the Lake Atitlán area to explore indigenous villages, trek through volcanic highlands and dive, kayak or swim in Central America’s deepest lake. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.ca/Lake-Atitlan-Solola.d6220357.Vacation-Attraction) ![Lake Atitlan which includes a lake or waterhole, landscape views and boating](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6220357/ee79adf4-7213-4dda-a8c5-e45220b794d0.jpg) ### 2\. Panajachel Municipal Market Spend an afternoon experiencing the sights, sounds and smells of Panajachel Municipal Market. Chat with friendly stall owners and purchase typical Guatemalan wares and made-for-tourist souvenirs. Mingle with a mix of locals and tourists as you wander between the market stalls. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.ca/Panajachel-Municipal-Market-Panajachel.d6220382.Vacation-Attraction) ![Panajachel Municipal Market featuring markets](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6220382/11862504-419f-457c-a054-6bab3bc74998.jpg) ### 3\. San Pedro Volcano Enjoy a hike though lush scenery to the top of 9,908-feet (3,020-meter) tall San Pedro Volcano. This inactive volcano rises up over San Pedro La Laguna, a town on the western bank of Lake Atitlán. Admire the breathtaking views of the lake’s glistening water, encompassing mountains and waterfront villages. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Pedro-Volcano-San-Pedro-La-Laguna.d6105482.Vacation-Attraction) ![San Pedro Volcano which includes mountains, a bay or harbour and general coastal views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6105482/3a2bfbb8-215c-408f-bf01-845f2a0811ae.jpg) ### 4\. Church of Saint Peter The Church of St. Peter is San Pedro La Laguna’s principal place of worship for the town’s Catholic population. The building sits in an attractive park and its brilliant white façade is a stark contrast to the neighboring properties. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.ca/Church-Of-Saint-Peter-San-Pedro-La-Laguna.d6220388.Vacation-Attraction) ![Church of Saint Peter featuring a park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6220388/6f0c377c-d7f5-4978-bb71-5bdf57f51c6e.jpg) ### 5\. Church of Saint Francis The Church of St. Francis of Assisi is a survivor. The 16th-century Catholic building has made it through the centuries despite several earthquakes that have rocked the area. Although patched up and reconstructed on numerous occasions, parts of the original structure remain to this day. Devote at least an hour to surveying the thick stone façade and the works of art that decorate the interior. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.ca/Church-Of-Saint-Francis-Panajachel.d6220380.Vacation-Attraction) ![Church of Saint Francis showing a church or cathedral and heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6220380/0d45b0d9-6926-4678-9122-759de12a500d.jpg) ### 6\. Azul Maya Archaeological Museum The Azul Maya Archaeological Museum (Museo Arqueológico Azul Maya) is a small gallery that showcases original objects discovered across all of Guatemala’s Mayan regions. The museum’s founder established the exhibition after gathering artifacts while traveling extensively through the country. Azul Maya Archaeological Museum forms part of a family-run hotel. Relax in the courtyard and garden before or after touring the collections. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.ca/Azul-Maya-Archaeological-Museum-Panajachel.d553248621555471533.Vacation-Attraction) ![Lake Atitlan featuring a garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621555471533/1c0d89f4-1f91-440e-9c07-a46190e1cd00.jpg) ## Recommended things to do in Panajachel | Number of things to do | 82 | | ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Beading Class and tour a Non-profit vocational training centre a Fun cultur...](/things-to-do/beading-class-and-tour-a-non-profit-v.a726552.activity-details): CA $39 | | Top 5 things to do | [Lake Atitlan One Day Tour from Antigua](/things-to-do/lake-atitlan-one-day-tour.a5161783.activity-details)[Iximché Ruins and Antigua City Tour from Guatemala City](/things-to-do/iximche-ruins-and-antigua-city-tour-from-guatemala-city.a1349250.activity-details)[Sunrise Hike Tour on Indian's Nose Mountain](/things-to-do/mayan-face-mountain-sunrise-hike-private-tour.a44904460.activity-details)[Chichicastenango and Iximché Day Trip from Antigua](/things-to-do/chichicastenango-and-panajachel-day-trip-from-antigua.a1352845.activity-details)[Lake Atitlan: Upper Mayan Trail from Antigua or Panajachel](/things-to-do/lake-atitlan-upper-mayan-trail-from-antigua-or-panajachel.a1353264.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [Horseback Riding Tour in San Pedro La Laguna](/things-to-do/horseback-riding-tour-in-san-pedro-la-laguna.a49612479.activity-details)[Lake Atitlán Sunset Tour](/things-to-do/lake-atitlan-sunset-tour.a5056108.activity-details)[Coffee Tour in Lake Atitlán](/things-to-do/coffee-tour-in-lake-atitlan.a48386754.activity-details)[Tour in the Atitlan Nature Reserve](/things-to-do/tour-in-the-atitlan-nature-reserve.a49616480.activity-details)[Maya Cooking Class from Panajachel](/things-to-do/maya-cooking-class-from-panajachel.a1353239.activity-details) | | With kids | [Iximché Ruins and Antigua City Tour from Guatemala City](/things-to-do/iximche-ruins-and-antigua-city-tour-from-guatemala-city.a1349250.activity-details)[Sunrise Hike Tour on Indian's Nose Mountain](/things-to-do/mayan-face-mountain-sunrise-hike-private-tour.a44904460.activity-details)[Chichicastenango and Iximché Day Trip from Antigua](/things-to-do/chichicastenango-and-panajachel-day-trip-from-antigua.a1352845.activity-details)[Iximché Ruins and Antigua City Tour](/things-to-do/iximche-ruins-and-antigua-city-tour.a1349443.activity-details)[Horseback Riding Tour in San Pedro La Laguna](/things-to-do/horseback-riding-tour-in-san-pedro-la-laguna.a49612479.activity-details) | ## What to do in Panajachel --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Panajachel ![Panajachel Municipal Market showing markets as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6220382/acdbbfa1-ecad-498e-af3e-f302bc075ed1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Panajachel Municipal Market Experience some of Guatemala’s indigenous traditions as you browse the stalls of this colorful market and shop for handcrafted souvenirs and fresh produce. [](https://expedia.ca/Panajachel-Municipal-Market-Panajachel.d6220382.Vacation-Attraction) ![Church of Saint Francis showing a church or cathedral and heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6220380/0d45b0d9-6926-4678-9122-759de12a500d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Church of Saint Francis Admire the art and architecture of the old Catholic church in Panajachel that is dedicated to the town’s patron saint. [](https://expedia.ca/Church-Of-Saint-Francis-Panajachel.d6220380.Vacation-Attraction) ![Lake Atitlan featuring a garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621555471533/1c0d89f4-1f91-440e-9c07-a46190e1cd00.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Azul Maya Archaeological Museum Browse a private collection of Maya artifacts, such as jewelry and pottery, amassed by a local man during his travels throughout Guatemala. [](https://expedia.ca/Azul-Maya-Archaeological-Museum-Panajachel.d553248621555471533.Vacation-Attraction) #### Casa Cakchiquel Arts Center You can spend time exploring the galleries in Casa Cakchiquel Arts Center in Panajachel. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside. [](https://expedia.ca/Casa-Cakchiquel-Arts-Center-Panajachel.d553248621532619460.Vacation-Attraction) #### La Galeria You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at La Galeria during your trip to Panajachel. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside. [](https://expedia.ca/La-Galeria-Panajachel.d553248621532965345.Vacation-Attraction) #### Museo Raúl Vasquéz You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Museo Raúl Vasquéz during your travels in Panajachel. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside. [](https://expedia.ca/Museo-Raul-Vasquez-Panajachel.d553248621532965342.Vacation-Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from Panajachel ![The street in Santa Catarina that leads to the boat dock is incredible. Lined with vendors and locals, it’s makes everything feel so peaceful. #culture #guatemala #travel](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6336801/dab22d12-7aa6-4a42-8fdc-a90e4d322495.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Santa Catarina Palopo ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Panajachel worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Panajachel? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Panajachel? ### Is three days enough to stay in Panajachel? ### What are some activities to do in Panajachel with kids? > - [Iximché Ruins and Antigua City Tour from Guatemala City](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/iximche-ruins-and-antigua-city-tour-from-guatemala-city.a1349250.activity-details) > - [Sunrise Hike Tour on Indian's Nose Mountain](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/mayan-face-mountain-sunrise-hike-private-tour.a44904460.activity-details) > - [Chichicastenango and Iximché Day Trip from Antigua](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/chichicastenango-and-panajachel-day-trip-from-antigua.a1352845.activity-details) > - 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