Once you arrive in Santiago Atitlan, our expert guide will be waiting for you to start this adventure. We want this to be an experience where you have contact with the people of the community and for this, we will take you with a resident of Santiago Atitlan, he will take us on his Kayuko (artisanal boat with paddle) to the fishing area. This person will have the bait ready at your arrival so as soon as you get to Santiago, you will learn all the processes for artisanal fishing.Our fisherman will take us to the fishing area. This will be an interactive tour, so you will learn the type of bait they use, how to throw the fishing net correctly, and you will be able to make your own attempts to fish. We are sure that you will love this tour and it will be a different and interactive activity that you can do on the lake.After our wonderful fishing tour, you will be able to appreciate the beautiful views of the lake and its 3 volcanoes while we will take you back to the Santiago Atitlan pier. Once you are in the town, you can take advantage of the time there and walk, visit its market and meet its people. This is an excellent place to buy handicrafts at a very convenient price!
Guatemala · Fishing Tours
Private Guided Artisanal Fishing Tour on Lake Atitlan
The journey
- 01 Private guided artisanal fishing experience on Lake Atitlán
- 02 Go out on a traditional kayuko with a local fisherman
- 03 Learn local fishing techniques and how to throw the net
- 04 Try fishing yourself in an interactive hands-on activity
- 05 Enjoy views of Lake Atitlán and its three volcanoes
- 06 Free time to explore Santiago Atitlán after the tour
Experience a traditional side of Lake Atitlán on this private guided artisanal fishing tour. Travel to Santiago Atitlán and head out on a local kayuko, a handcrafted paddle boat, with a resident fisherman who will introduce you to the techniques and traditions of fishing on the lake.
This interactive experience gives you the chance to learn about the bait used by local fishermen, see how the fishing net is thrown, and try your hand at fishing yourself. Along the way, enjoy beautiful views across the lake and its three volcanoes, then return to the pier with time to explore Santiago Atitlán’s market and local handicrafts.
Experience a traditional side of Lake Atitlán on this private guided artisanal fishing tour.
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Trip details
What's Included
- Pilot of the canoe
- Boat Ride on a cayuco (artisanal boat with paddle)
- Lifejacket
- Bait
- Interactive fishing experience
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Boat ride to get to San Juan La Laguna
Know before you go
- PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not stroller accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Infant seats unavailable
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Meeting & route
Your 3 hours finish where they began, in San Juan La Laguna.
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