Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz is a medium sized town located just 15 minutes from Panajachel. It’s characterized by expat owned lake front homes, a few hotels, a tiny culinary school, and one hostel with a diving program.

If you’re looking for tourist-less swimming coves to discover, an isolated Maya town to explore, and a quiet hammock to relax in, Santa Cruz is hard to beat.

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Cultural Tours in Santa Cruz

By Yvonne McArthur

Most of the cultural classes available in Santa Cruz la Laguna are organized by Amigos de Santa Cruz, a great NGO that seeks to improve the lives of local people through education and economic empowerment. This is tourism that helps the community, tourism you can feel good about.

La Iguana Perdida: Lake Atitlan’s Most Unique Hostel

By Leif Harum

Santa Cruz is a quaint and quiet town just 15 minutes by boat from Panajachel. It’s the perfect place to relax, enjoy uninhibited views of the volcanoes, and even immerse yourself in Mayan culture. […]