Lake Atitlán is our home. Let us show you why we love it.
Connections Guatemala Travel is a local tour operator based in Santiago Atitlán, Guatemala. We offer Lake Atitlán day tours from Antigua, boat tours from Panajachel, cultural experiences, sunrise hikes and private tours with local bilingual guides.
Experience Maya culture with the people who live it
Our local Maya guides were born and raised around Lake Atitlán. Tz’utujil is part of our everyday life, and the traditions we share are part of our own communities. We bring professional guiding experience and a personal connection to the places you visit.
From the textiles and art of San Juan La Laguna to the living traditions of Santiago Atitlán, we help you understand the people, stories and languages behind the scenery.
Meet Álvaro, your local connection
I’m Álvaro Ixtetela, owner and guide at Connections Guatemala Travel. Santiago Atitlán is home, and sharing this region is work I do with passion and care. My team and I help travelers explore Guatemala with local knowledge and personal support from planning to the day of their tour.
Travel that supports our communities
We work with local guides, boat operators, drivers, artisans and businesses. Our approach connects the social, environmental and economic sides of responsible tourism: respecting living Maya culture, caring for the places we visit and creating opportunities for local people.
Why book with Connections?
- Local knowledge from guides who call Lake Atitlán home.
- Bilingual guidance in English and Spanish.
- Shared tours and private experiences with clearly stated inclusions.
- Direct support when you plan and book your tour.
- Free cancellation and a full refund when you cancel at least 24 hours before your activity starts.
Explore our Lake Atitlán Day Tour from Antigua or contact our local team to plan a private experience.