Santa Cruz La Laguna

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This traditional Mayan village on Lake Atitlán offers scenic beauty, scuba diving trips and insight into the indigenous way of life.

Take a boat to the small, remote Mayan village of Santa Cruz La Laguna. Walk its traffic-free streets, explore tropical gardens and experience an underwater adventure beneath Lake Atitlán.

Santa Cruz La Laguna has two parts, a waterfront area of hotels and the traditional village situated in the mountains. The only way to access the area is by boat.

Upon arrival, walk up the steep road to the Mayan village that sits high above the lake. Santa Cruz La Laguna may lack such features as cathedrals or museums that distinguish other places, but you will be fascinated by a village that has changed little over the centuries. Stroll along cobblestone streets that take you past adobe houses with corrugated tin roofs. Greet the locals, many of whom will be dressed in traditional costume.

Extend your walking tour by taking the trails through the surrounding countryside or by the lake. Alternatively, go on a steep hike to the village of Chiutzancháj.

Scuba divers have a chance to explore the lake’s underwater world when they visit the dive school at the La Iguana Perdida hotel. There are courses and dive sites suitable for all ability levels, from beginners to experienced divers. Dive among volcanic rock formations and see aquatic life near the active fault line that leaks hot water into the lake. For a few hours’ worth of fun above the surface, rent a kayak and paddle across the lake.

If you are looking for a way to unwind, go to the Los Elementos Day Spa for massage treatments, beauty therapies and yoga sessions on the beach.

The taxi boat that services Santa Cruz La Lugana runs throughout the day from Panajachel and San Pedro. Stay in hotels, villas, beach houses or apartments. Be prepared to extend your stay, because the stunning scenery, tranquil surroundings and simple way of life are irresistible draws.

Hotel y Cafe La Casa del Mundo

Hotel y Cafe La Casa del Mundo

3 out of 5
El Jaibalito, Santa Cruz La Laguna, Solola
The price is NT$1,900 per night from Aug 30 to Aug 31
NT$1,900
NT$2,318 total
Aug 30 - Aug 31
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Santa Cruz La Laguna. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (225 reviews)
"Everyone was so nice and attend. Kudos to the staff that carry the luggage to the rooms. Daniel watched our luggage until the boat arrived. I chose the right place to celebrate my 30th wedding anniversary. The only hip up was that my sister and husband couldn’t stay with us because it has too many ..."

Reviewed on 2025/8/6

Hotel y Cafe La Casa del Mundo
Art & Coffee

Art & Coffee

4 out of 5
Bajada Muelle, 00001, Santa Cruz La Laguna, Sololá
The price is NT$469 per night from Aug 16 to Aug 17
NT$469
NT$573 total
Aug 16 - Aug 17
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Santa Cruz La Laguna. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a garden. Popular attractions Lake Atitlán and Tzantizotz Nature ...
8/10 Very Good! (4 reviews)
"I just want to say this hotel was the best i've stayed at. It was a top tier experience. I lost my money and my phone dropped in the water and they went out their way to get in contact with a boat taxi to get me back to the airport to make it to my flight. I'm so grateful for the experience."

Reviewed on 2025/8/6

Art & Coffee
Hotel Isla Verde

Hotel Isla Verde

3 out of 5
Zona 0 sector Paskrabal, Santa Cruz La Laguna, Solola
The price is NT$1,417 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
NT$1,417
NT$1,728 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Santa Cruz La Laguna. Enjoy a beach locale, breakfast (surcharge), and a sauna. Popular attractions Lake Atitlán and Los Elementos ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (65 reviews)
"A lot of stairs to the rooms. No A/C, no screens on the doors so you have to close the doors and gets a little hot. Beautiful scenery of the lake from the rooms. Birds singing in the morning. Cafeteria is facing the lake. Beautiful"

Reviewed on 2025/6/27

Hotel Isla Verde
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Casa Hagan

Casa Hagan

3 out of 5
Jaibalito, Santa Cruz La Laguna, Solola
Stay at this 3-star vacation home in Santa Cruz La Laguna. Enjoy free WiFi, an airport shuttle (surcharge), and a garden. Popular attractions Lake Atitlán and ...
6/10 (1 review)
"okay so let's start with cleanliness. it's obvious the house wasn't cleaned before we got there or the sheets. The bed sheets smelled dusty and the bathroom smelled like urine. The shower had someone's else hair on the walls and floor. The pool was not heated even though it did say it was. There's ..."

Reviewed on 2025/7/28

Casa Hagan
Casa Paxanax

Casa Paxanax

3.5 out of 5
Santa Cruz La laguna, Santa Cruz La Laguna, Sololá
Stay at this 3.5-star beach vacation home in Santa Cruz La Laguna. Enjoy in-room massages, an airport shuttle (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions ...
"The house is dirty, smells humid, dust everywhere, no hot water after 1 minute of shower, no a/c, everything is old and outdated, sheets and towels were stained, it’s in the middle of nowhere in the jungle. We found a scorpion in the bedroom. The only good thing is who manages de property, that service ..."

Reviewed on 2024/8/9

Casa Paxanax
Casa Wenche

Casa Wenche

3 out of 5
Santa Cruz la Laguna, Santa Cruz La Laguna
Stay at this 3-star vacation home in Santa Cruz La Laguna. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a garden. Popular attractions Lake Atitlán and Los Elementos ...
4/10 (1 review)
A bit disappointing.
"The hotel room was fine. Not at all like was shown in the pictures. Mold in the corners of the room. The bathroom window, which opened out on to a corridor wouldn't lock either. The shower was hot or cold and the room lacked basics like a full length mirror or anywhere to hang clothes. The room had ..."

Reviewed on 2025/4/27

Casa Wenche
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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