things to do in lake atitlan
with Orbita Spanish School
The time and prices of activities are subject to change, contact us for details either by email: director@orbitaspanishschool.com or by using the WhatsApp chat box below.
All of these activities are available for students at Orbita Spanish School.
Martes 1/ Tues.
Movie Night
Enjoy a movie with Spanish audio and English subtitle.
You can also suggest which movie would you like to watch.
Miércoles 1/ Wed.
Mayan Ceremony
We celebrate mayan ceremonies according to the meaning of the day.
Miércoles 2/ Wed.
Group Games
After studying, we have several games to share with you!
Miércoles 3/ Wed.
Group Games
After studying, we have several games to share with you!
Miércoles 4/ Wed.
Chocolate Tour
Do you want to rejoice your soul? CHOCOLATE is the ingredient that is missing!
Miércoles 5/ Wed.
Coffee Tour
Lake Atitlan’s coffee is known for its unique flavor, its high-quality and nature. Join us to explore beautiful farm where it is produced.
Miércoles 6/ Wed.
Pool Swimming
After studying, taking a dip is not a bad idea.
Miércoles 7/ Wed.
Walking to the Beach
Walking in nature is an ideal exercise for practicing Spanish. We see birds, butterflies, wild flowers and have fun!
Miércoles 8/ Wed.
Rally Games
Meet other students and teachers, and share your skills and abilities in each game, while practicing your Spanish!
Miércoles 9/ Wed.
Sport Games
You don’t need to be a professional to participate. The idea is to move around and have fun, while also exercising your brain!
Miércoles 10/ Wed.
Hike to: Pa Kamb’al Park
Enjoy a 30 minute walk to the park while listening to the sounds of birds and breathing fresh air.
Miércoles 11/ Wed.
Five on Five Soccer
You don’t need to be a professional to participate, the idea is to move around while also exercising your brain!
Miércoles 12/ Wed.
Rally Games
Meet other students and teachers, and share your skills and abilities in each game, while practicing your Spanish!
Jueves/ Thurs.
Salsa Classes
Feel and enjoy our latin salsa classes. They will ignite your spirit! This is a great way to get to know other students.
Viernes 1/ Fri.
Honey Tour
Want a unique and educational experience? Orbita Spanish School takes you into the heart of a beehive! There you will be able to see and learn the incredible process of how honey is made.
Viernes 2/ Fri.
Painting your Mayan Nahual
Discover and paint your Mayan Nahual with one of our spiritual guides and know your positive and negative qualities.
Viernes 3/ Fri.
Textiles Tour
This tour will help you to understand the process of how these dedicated women produce beautiful yarns, fabrics, colors and textiles.
Viernes 4/ Fri.
We Visit a Nature Reserve Tzankujil San Marcos, L. L.
This is a beautiful place to appreciate the outdoors. Jump the 12 meters option or find for a smaller one
Viernes 5/ Fri.
Spanish Group Discussions
This is an opportunity to express your ideas in Spanish. It is not important to develop a topic only to discuss and express your ideas.
Viernes 6/ Fri.
Coffee Tour
Atitlan’s coffee is known for its unique flavor, its high-quality and nature. Join us to explore a beautiful farm where it is produced.
Viernes 7/ Fri.
Natural Medicine Tour
Discover the natural healing powers of plants! On this tour you will learn a lot of the wisdom of the indigenous Mayan healers including traditional herbal remedies.
Viernes 8/ Fri.
Weaving Course
This is a great opportunity to learn Mayan weaving under the guidance of a Tzutujil weaver. Learn an art that for thousands of years has been the life, passion and love of Mayan women.
Viernes 9/ Fri.
Learn How to Make Tortillas
Learn how to make fresh and delicious corn tortillas as well as traditional huevo al comal.
Viernes 10/ Fri.
Learn How to Make Pepian
The people of San Pedro La Laguna prepare this traditional dish to celebrate weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, etc. Learn a little about our culinary tradition.
Viernes 11/ Fri.
Learn How to Make Paches
The people of San Pedro eat the traditional paches to celebrate birthdays. The paches are made with potatoes and other ingredients.
Viernes 12/ Fri.
Learn How to Make Chuchitos
The chuchitos are the most humble plate in the national cuisine. It is a symbolic food of Guatemalan culture. You are going to love them!
Viernes 13/ Fri.
Learn How to Make Rellenitos de Platano con Frijoles
This is a delicious desert and is very popular. You will find Rellenitos at fairs, parks and restaurants.
Viernes 14/ Fri.
Tattoo your Mayan Nahual
If you don’t have a tattoo, at Orbita you can experience having a temporary tattoo. Tattoo your Mayan Nahual or the image you want.
Sábado 1/ Sat.
Indian Nose Hike
Indian Nose is a gorgeous hike. From the top you can see an explosion of colors as the sun comes up above the villages around Lake Atitlán.
Sábado 2/ Sat.
Indian Nose Hike
Enjoy the magnificent views of Lake Atitlán, the volcanoes and the beauty of the different towns around the lake.
Sábado 3/ Sat.
Great Walk from Jaibalito to Tzununá
Enjoy two hours of a great walk where you can see different settings on the lake, the volcanoes, the mountains and the towns.