things to do in lake atitlan, guatemala
Practice Spanish, Live the Culture: Your Weekly Activity Schedule.
Activities at Orbita Spanish School:
Enhance your language acquisition with our comprehensive cultural program! We offer 4 optional daily activities per week and a special weekend activity (such as hikes or excursions), designed to give you real-world practice using Spanish.
The best way to learn Spanish is by using it in the real world, in ways that are memorable.
ACTIVITIES INCLUDE:
- Cultural & Learning: Deepen your understanding of Maya heritage and practice Spanish in structured settings:
- Mayan Ceremonies
- Discover and Painting Your Mayan Nawal (sign)
- Mayan Style Painting / Weaving Course
- Textiles Tour / Coffee Tour / Honey Tour
- Cooking Classes / Chocolate Tour
- Spanish Group Discussions / Trivias / Museo Visit
- Adventure & Nature: Explore the stunning landscape of Lake Atitlán:
- Hikes (e.g., Climbing “Indian Nose” or Volcan San Pedro)
- Kayaking Adventure / Zipline
- Visiting Natural Reserves / Picnics in the Forest
- Obstacle Course / Lake / Pool Swimming / Walking to the Beach
- Social & Leisure: Connect with classmates and have fun outside of class:
- Salsa Classes / Movie night
- Group Games / Rally games / Sports
Outside the Classroom
Explore Lake Atitlán: The villages of Panajachel and Santiago are easily accessible, perfect for exploring their famous open-air markets, painting, and textile art. Orbita is located only meters from the lake and kayak rentals, allowing for easy trips to nearby villages like San Marcos.
Weekend Activities!
Weekend Adventures: For those who prefer land adventures, we organize exciting hikes, including climbing the “Indian Nose” Mountain face or exploring Volcan San Pedro.
