This tour of the Sololá Market will introduce you to traditional Guatemalan craftsmanship. Your tour will continue to the shores of Atitlán Lake, where you can see some of the descendants of the Maya that used to control this area.

While you’re here you’ll get to admire the intricate embroidery and brocade that have characterizes the craftsmanship of Guatemala. These designs reflect religious and cultural hierarchies that are integral to Guatemalan culture. You may also see vendors dressed in traditional costumes.

From there your tour will continue to Lake Atitlán. Three indigenous villages surround the lake, and they are descendants of the Quichés, Cackchiqueles, and Tzutuhiles tribes.

At the conclusion of the tour you’ll stop for lunch at the Porta Hotel near the lake. In the afternoon you’ll return to your hotel.

Comfortable walking shoes, money for personal expenses and souvenirs, and a camera.

Guided tour, lunch, and transportation.