Guidebook for San Marcos, Solola
Where to Eat
Our top pics for your time in this incredible location!
Fé
Huge menu!
Maya Moon Lodge
great location on lake front, BBQ on sunday.
Some of the best coffee in town, great location and a happening local space especially for breakfasts.
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Circles Cafe & Bakery
Some of the best coffee in town, great location and a happening local space especially for breakfasts.
The ultimate treat for a special occasion. Book in advance and be treated to a 5 course meal in an incredible architectural setting worthy of any major city.
ANZAN ATITLAN
The ultimate treat for a special occasion. Book in advance and be treated to a 5 course meal in an incredible architectural setting worthy of any major city.
One of the longest running local places in San Marcos just on our doorstep down the hill, with great organic (strong!) coffee and delicious burritos and other items with most items sourced organically from the owner's farm in Santiago. Unassuming and well priced.
Moonfish Cafe
One of the longest running local places in San Marcos just on our doorstep down the hill, with great organic (strong!) coffee and delicious burritos and other items with most items sourced organically from the owner's farm in Santiago. Unassuming and well priced.
Great cosy place to watch the world go by from its terrace on the main tourist pedestrian street going down to the dock, we adore Camino for evenings dinner and live music. The hot spot for live music in town.
Cafe Camino
Great cosy place to watch the world go by from its terrace on the main tourist pedestrian street going down to the dock, we adore Camino for evenings dinner and live music. The hot spot for live music in town.
Regular offerings of yoga (we recommend Paula's classes) and sound healing right in the centre of town. Vegetarian cafe also all set in a beautiful garden. One of the original places in town that started the entire scene here.
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La Paz
Regular offerings of yoga (we recommend Paula's classes) and sound healing right in the centre of town. Vegetarian cafe also all set in a beautiful garden. One of the original places in town that started the entire scene here.
The most amazing dance floor in the world! Do not miss the ecstatic dances, events and parties on this incredible space directly above us!
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Eagle's Nest Atitlán
The most amazing dance floor in the world! Do not miss the ecstatic dances, events and parties on this incredible space directly above us!
STand up Paddle boarding at sunrise will be the highlight of your trip we believe. Dont miss it! You wont fall in - its easy :-) They also offer rock climbing and other adventures!
Venga Atitlan Outdoor Adventures
STand up Paddle boarding at sunrise will be the highlight of your trip we believe. Dont miss it! You wont fall in - its easy :-) They also offer rock climbing and other adventures!
A favourite for any meal, this beautiful restaurant tucked away off the main strip has a beautiful garden with relaxing music and delicious meals.
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Il Giardino
Barrio 3A favourite for any meal, this beautiful restaurant tucked away off the main strip has a beautiful garden with relaxing music and delicious meals.
Quality organic food and healthy beverages, pottery classes in the back and weekly organic food deliveries make this space and its sister cafe AMBROSIA on the main path our top choices for those who want to ensure the quality of their food.
NECTAR ArtCafe
Quality organic food and healthy beverages, pottery classes in the back and weekly organic food deliveries make this space and its sister cafe AMBROSIA on the main path our top choices for those who want to ensure the quality of their food.
The Emporium
Great menu, relaxed vibes, fun art scene, saturday markets and a Bitcoin ATM!
Drinks & Nightlife
Regular ecstatic dance temples, DJs, and festivals make Gaia the hotspot of neighbouring town, Tzununa. Best to take a tuktuk and not travel alone late at night.
Gaia Dance Temple
Regular ecstatic dance temples, DJs, and festivals make Gaia the hotspot of neighbouring town, Tzununa. Best to take a tuktuk and not travel alone late at night.
One of the community hearts of San Marcos, this restuarant/bar hosts regular live music evenings, comfort food and relaxed friendly atmosphere
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Vida
One of the community hearts of San Marcos, this restuarant/bar hosts regular live music evenings, comfort food and relaxed friendly atmosphere
Massages & Adventures
East West Center Atitlàn
Get your massages here, take courses in holistic healing!
Yoga and meditation classes, great vegetarian food, different drop in classes, relaxed atmosphere
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La Paz
Yoga and meditation classes, great vegetarian food, different drop in classes, relaxed atmosphere
Neighborhoods
San Juan La Laguna
Great day trip to visit women's textile cooperatives, and shop!
Tipps für Reisende
Nicht verpassen
Organic Food Delivery
Staying longer? Weekly organic food deliveries can be ordered online from Enverdece (by noon Monday) to be collected at Nectar Cafe on Wednesday afternoons. Amazing organic meats, vegetables and more! Talk to Nectar Cafe for further info.
Nicht verpassen
Health Food
Palo Santo on the main strip has tons of locally produced natural foods, drinks, and healing supplements.
Was einpacken?
Bring Layers
It gets surprisingly chilly in the highlands. Temperatures change dramatically throughout the day so pack layers and always have one with you.
Bräuche und Kultur
Clothing Suggestion
Although more and more common to see tourists wearing short shorts, skimpy outfits or men going topless, we do not recommend it unless you are actually swimming at the lake shore or inside a tourist dance event. To the indigenous culture, tight short clothing is still not acceptable.
So kannst du sparen
Bitcoin ATM
San Marcos is part of Bitcoin lake and several places will accept Bitcoin. We also have a BTC ATM allowing you to transfer your BTC into Quetzales cash OR buy BTC with Quetzales Cash. You will find it located inside the wonderful Emporium Restaurant on the main strip!