Panajachel, Guatemala

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Panajachel is a lake-side town in the Guatemalan Highlands. Situated 1,597 m (5,240 ft) above sea level, Panajachel has a population of 11,000 people (2011 estimate). The administrative center of the Sololá department, Panajachel enjoys a cool climate and scenic views, making it an attractive tourist town.

Guide to Panajachel Hotels

Here's a list of hotels in Panajachel that you can book online, with full description, star rating, address, location map, evaluation, and prices as offered by different booking sites. This helps you to make your room booking with the site that offers the best price.

View of Lake Atitlán and the town of Panajachel in the highlands of Guatemala
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More on Panajachel

Panajachel is on the shore of Lake Atitlán. It was the site of a 16th century battle pitting the Spanish and their Kaqchikel allies against the resident Tzutujil tribe. After bringing down the resident population, the Spanish built the town of Panajachel and forced the locals to embrace the Roman Catholic faith.

The result of Spanish rule in Panajachel can be seen in its well-preserved architecture. The town became a hippie haven in the 1960s, but the Guatemalan Civil War of 1960-96 interrupted tourist flow into the area. Since then, tourism in Panajachel has rebounded, with the hippie generation of tourists replaced by backpackers and camera-carrying free independent travelers.

Boats on Lake Atitlán
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Visiting Panajachel

As a free independent traveler, you can reach Panajachel by taking a chicken bus from Guatemala City. The journey takes a good part of a whole day, from 6:00 am in the early morning until 4:00 pm in the late afternoon.

Places of Interest in Panajachel

Lake Atitlán
Enjoy scenic views of the mountains and volcanoes rimming the lake.

Tourist street in Panajachel, Guatemala
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