Santa Cruz La Laguna

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Santa Cruz La Laguna featuring a house and general coastal views

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 P3,662 per night from Aug 30 to Aug 31
P3,662
P4,468 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! (222 reviews)
"Our experience in La casa del mundo was amazing. Friendly staff, good amenities and great price for one of the most beautiful hotels we've been to"

Reviewed on Jul 28, 2025

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 P905 per night from Aug 7 to Aug 8
P905
P1,104 total
Aug 7 - Aug 8
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 ...
7.4/10 Good! (3 reviews)
"Despite the error made on the part of Expedia as far as how many rooms we had reserved, the owner gave us the same discount on the third room. He also was very helpful in providing information about the area - restaurants, swimming holes and hiking trails. The kitchen was available to the guest to ..."

Reviewed on May 30, 2025

Art & Coffee
Hotel Isla Verde

Hotel Isla Verde

3 out of 5
Zona 0 sector Paskrabal, Santa Cruz La Laguna, Solola
The price is P4,876 per night from Aug 11 to Aug 12
P4,876
P5,949 total
Aug 11 - Aug 12
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 Jun 27, 2025

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 Jul 28, 2025

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 Aug 9, 2024

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 Apr 27, 2025

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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