Glass House - Lake Front Studio (more info)

Welcome! This page provides links, contact numbers, and other useful information for your stay with us.

Contact your host Nancy: WA +502 3193 7648

Jump to Sections:
Boats | Land Transportation
Recommendations & Services | Hiking | Swimming
Arrival Guide | Medical & Emergency Services | House Manuals

For more detailed information, for all areas of your stay, please consult our house manuals and reference guides.

Boats (Lanchas)

Private boat captains:
- Andres Hernadez (Santa Cruz): WA +502 4469 4420
- Nicolas Rafael (Jaibalito): WA +502 4011 0319
- Franco Álavez (Jaibalito): WA +502 3110 7535The last public boat departs San Pedro La Laguna (in the direction of Panajachel) at 5:30pm and from Panajachel (in the direction of San Pedro) at 7:30pm.

Land Transportation

For public and private shuttles we recommend both Xocomil Tours and Otto Cojtin, who is a private driver:- Xocomil Tours: xocomiltours.com WA +502 4937 2368
- Otto Cojtin: WA +502 5879 4479

Recommendations and Services

This map provides recommendations for restaurants and cafes, and the locations of services such as, supermarkets, markets, ATMs, emergency services, and activities (SUP, Kayak rental etc):

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Hiking

Please checkout our resource pages for hiking routes around the lake and volcanos in Guatemala.Local Atitlán Hikes | Volcanoes of Guatemala

Swimming

There are very rustic steps to the side of the dock to get in and out of the water.

Swimming is one of our favourite things to do, but you should be mindful when you are in the water that there are passing boats. Also you should avoid swimming at night as fisherman often place fishing nets in the lake.

Arrival Guide

This section provides information for arriving to the Airbnb from Panajachel.Before you get on a boat make sure you have cash and plans for meals, most businesses don't accept cash and there are no restaurants in the immediate vicinity of the Airbnb.1. Cash and Groceries: there is a La Torre supermarket close to the dock that also has an ATM machine: Supermercado La Torre. If you are arriving by private shuttle ask the driver to make a stop here or you can ask the public shuttle to drop you off here; it is only a few minutes walk/tuktuk from here to the dock.2. Parking: if you are driving to the lake you will need to park your car in Panajachel: there is no road access to the Airbnb. There are two private parking stations (parqueos) close to the dock:
- Kayucos Marina: WA +502 5838 8457
- Tzanjuyu Bay Privado Parqueo: WA +502 7762 1318

3. Boat dock: whether you plan to arrive by private or public boat make your way to the Tzanjuyu dock at the bottom of Calle del Embarcadero.

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In this area you'll meet your private boat captain. If you are taking a public boat then continue down to the dock. The public boats to our part of the lake leave from the right-hand side of this dock.

Tell the public boat Captain that you are going to Casa de Cristal. Almost all boat captains know our Airbnb, if your Captain doesn't then add "en Patziac", which is the name of our neighbourhood.It is normal to pay for trip as you get off the boat and you should expect to pay Q20-25 per person, if you have correct change. The public boat captains can be opportunistic and often will charge more if you pay with a large note.4. Public boat trip: Normally the public boat will make several stops at public and private docks along the way, including the public dock in Santa Cruz La Laguna.

The next village, with a public dock, after Santa Cruz La Laguna is Jaibalito. This is the last village before the Airbnb and it is a good idea to remind the boat captain that you are going to Casa de Cristal.

A few minutes later you will arrive at the our private dock. If you have correct change you should expect to pay Q20-25 per person. The public boat captains can be opportunistic and often will charge more if you pay with a large note.

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Emergency Services & Medical

- Local ambulance service (in Panajachel):
tel +502 7762 2759 & WA +502 7762 2759 & Map
- PanaMed (medical center in Panajachel):
tel +502 4224 2648 & WA +502 4224 2648 & Map
- San Francisco Centro Medico (medical center in Panajachel):
tel +502 7762 0352 & WA +502 3630 4545 & Map & WebsiteIn most instances you will have to make your way to Panajachel (or another town) by boat to receive medical care.

Airbnb House Manuals / Reference Guides

If you are staying with us you will have already received a link to our house manuals, which are a reference guide for your stay with us at Lake Atitlan:- If you are staying in the Lake Front Studio - view/download the house manual here.- If you are staying in the Lake Front House - view/download the house manual here.

Hiking Routes in Guatemala

This page provides details of local hiking routes around Lake Atitlan. You should be an experienced hiker to attempt any of these hikes. If you aren't please go with a guide.If you are interested in climbing Volcanoes in Guatemala please check out this resource page.

Hiking: North Shore Lake Atitlan

Clicking on one of these images will open a collection of hikes and routes that start in the villages of Santa Cruz La Laguna, Jaibalito, Tzununá, and San Marcos La Laguna. Each of these routes can be downloaded and used with your GPS navigation device.Always let someone know where you are walking and when you expect to return. Bring lots of water and walk within your experience and limits. If you aren't an experienced hiker please use a guide. Altitude makes walking here harder, so take this into consideration when planning your hike.

Hiking: East Shore Lake Atitlan

Clicking on one of these images will open a collection of hikes and routes that start in the villages of Panajachel, Santa Catarina Palopo, and San Antonio Palopo. Each of these routes can be downloaded and used with your GPS navigation device.Always let someone know where you are walking and when you expect to return. Bring lots of water and walk within your experience and limits. If you aren't an experienced hiker please use a guide. Altitude makes walking here harder, so take this into consideration when planning your hike.

The Official Un-offical List of Volcanoes in Guatemala.

We are in the process of climbing all 37* volcanoes in Guatemala. As we complete each volcano we'll add the route that we took to the table below and update the altitude gain column.Volcanoes climbed to date - 13.You should be an experienced hiker to attempt any of these hikes. If you aren't please go with a guide.