How To Get Here


🛶 Easiest Way (Recommended): Via Panajachel + Boat

  1. Travel to Panajachel
    • From Antigua, Guatemala City, or Xela: take a shuttle, chicken bus, or private taxi.
    • If driving, use safe parking near the boat dock:
      • Go past the petrol station in Panajachel to Calle Santander – The main shopping street
      • Take the second right, follow this road and look for El Kayucos Marina parking lot, safe and close to the dock)
  2. Take a Public Boat (Lancha) to Maya Moon Lodge
    • Head to the public dock in Panajachel – Tzanjuyú – We recommend arriving in Panajachel and catching a boat from the public Tzanjuyú dock at the end of Calle del Embarcadero.
    • Ask for a boat going to San Marcos
    • Tell the captain “Maya Moon” — they know the stop (between San Marcos and Tzununá)
    • Cost: 25 quetzals
    • You’ll be dropped at the private dock of Maya Moon
    • Walk up a few steps to reception

🚗 Alternative Way: Via San Marcos

  1. Drive or Shuttle to San Marcos La Laguna
    • Road from the Panamericana Highway is longer  — 4WD recommended
    • After reaching San Marcos, go through the village
    • Final road is bumpy for 10 mins
    • You’ll reach Maya Moon’s road entrance
  2. Note:
    • You can park your car on the quiet road behind Maya Moon (no hotel car park)
    • Many steps down to the lake and reception

✈️ From Guatemala City Airport or Antigua

  • Private shuttle (with Dionicio):
    • From airport: 900 Q / $120
    • From Antigua: 800 Q
    • To/from other locations:
      • El Paredon – 1300 Q
      • Lanquin – 2100 Q
      • Xela – 600 Q
      • Chichicastenango market tour – 800 Q (return)
    • Payment in quetzals preferred
    • Pickup from the airport with a sign (you must provide your flight details)
  • Public Shuttle from Antigua:
    • Leaves 8 AM and 12 PM
    • Cost: 100 Q (~$12)
    • Brings you to Panajachel or San Marcos

🚤 Getting Around Lake Atitlán

  • Public boats run every ~20 minutes starting at 6:20 AM
  • Route (clockwise from San Pedro):
    San Pedro → San Juan → San Marcos → Maya Moon → Tzununa → Jaibalito → Santa Cruz → Panajachel
  • From San Pedro: take a boat toward San Marcos, ask for “Maya Moon”, cost: 25 Q

🚖 Local Transport (Tuk-Tuks)

  • Tuk-tuks available from nearby towns (especially Tzununá and San Marcos)
  • Cost from San Marcos to Maya Moon:
    • ~20 Q per ride or 10 Q per person
    • Find tuk-tuks near pharmacy on road to Tzununá

🎉 Nearby Attractions & Service

  • San Marcos: 5-minute ride
    • Shops, holistic centers, food, produce stands
  • Private boats can be arranged by Maya Moon for:
    • Sunset tours
    • Lake tours
    • Custom trips to San Pedro, Santiago, Panajachel, etc.

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