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Guatemala · Atitlán & Chichicastenango

Lake Atitlán

San Pedro volcano, with unconfirmed hours and fee, and the Atitlán Nature Reserve, which publishes its hours and fee on its website.

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    Atitlán Nature Reserve

    Panajachel, Sololá. The pin is the reserve's node in OpenStreetMap; it is not the entrance.6.6 km in a straight line from the regional map centre

    Entry
    Adult Q80
    Hours
    Every day 8:00–17:00
    Booking
    Not stated

    A private reserve next to Panajachel, on the former San Buenaventura estate, with trails, hanging bridges, a coati viewing deck, a butterfly house, playgrounds and its own lake shore, according to its website.

    Source: Reserva Natural Atitlán – Atracciones (consulta oct. 2026) · 2026

    Practical details and sources
    Entry
    Adults Q80; under-12s Q45. It covers the trails, hanging bridges, coati deck, butterfly house, playgrounds and private shore, and is included for guests of the reserve or anyone taking the zip-line tour (reserve website).
    Hours
    Every day, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (reserve website).

    Nearby: San Pedro volcano (14.9 km)

    Sources: Reserva Natural Atitlán – Atracciones (consulta oct. 2026)

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    AdventureStatus unconfirmed

    San Pedro volcano

    San Pedro La Laguna, Sololá. According to CONAP, the entrance and visitor centre are 1.5 km from the town. The pin is the volcano's summit in OpenStreetMap, linked to its Wikidata entry: it stands for the volcano, not the entrance.21.5 km in a straight line from the regional map centre

    Entry
    Not confirmed
    Hours
    Not confirmed
    Booking
    Not stated

    A 3,020 m volcano above Lake Atitlán. According to CONAP, the park is run by the Municipality of San Pedro La Laguna, tourism is handled by the San Pedro La Laguna Guides' Association and the climb takes about 4 hours.

    Status not confirmed with the Municipality of San Pedro La Laguna: the hours come from CONAP's listing, with no visible date, which asks you to contact the administration before going. guatemala.com (7 April 2026) reports robberies on the trail, including by fake guides, and recommends going with official guides or operators.

    Source: CONAP – Cuenca del Lago de Atitlán: Volcán San Pedro · 2026 · +2

    Practical details and sources
    Entry
    Q50 per person with access to the official trail, according to guatemala.com (7 April 2026), with the guide paid separately. Not confirmed with the Municipality.
    Hours
    Monday to Sunday, 6:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., according to CONAP; outside those hours, only with authorisation.

    Tip: The local cooperative Atitur offers this excursion, with a boat transfer from Panajachel, entry and guide included, from age 12; minors must be accompanied by a responsible adult. According to Atitur, it requires good health and stamina, is not suitable for people with heart conditions or reduced mobility, and it recommends booking at least 72 hours ahead.

    Nearby: Atitlán Nature Reserve (14.9 km)

    Sources: CONAP – Cuenca del Lago de Atitlán: Volcán San Pedro · guatemala.com – Parque Ecológico Volcán San Pedro (7 abr. 2026) · Atitur R.L. – Volcán San Pedro (consulta oct. 2026)

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