The pier in PanajachelThis where the boats leave every morning for the various villages on the shores of the lake. Panajachel is the main departure point to the various indigenous villages on Lake Atitlan. Across the lake one can see three volcanoes, San Pedro, Toliman, and Volcan Atitlán.
Pana as many of the locals call it, is a town full of interesting sights, sounds, and smells. The town is full of good restaurants, and interesting nightspots. During the day visit the surrounding villages. Quoting Fodor's Costa Rica, Belize, Guatemala Guide:
"Panajachel has an impressive selection of quality restaurants."
Hotels:
Cacique Inn
Rancho Grande
Restaurants: Quoting Fodor's Costa Rica, Belize, Guaetemala Guide:
"Panajachel has an impressive selection of quality restaurants"