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) and take us to the planting area.Planting Area: When we get to the plantation area, you will see the incredible plant located on the shores around the entire Lake Atitlan. We talk about the Tul plant. This is of great importance for the community since it helps to fight the bacteria that attack the lake, it also works as a natural filter and helps to purify the water, in addition to being the habitat of different marine animals and birds. We cannot ignore the importance of this plant for the indigenous community since with it they make different crafts such as rugs, baskets, among others. The handicrafts help people in the community with economic income and tourists who buy souvenirs to make memories of their visit to Guatemala.After the plantation tour, we will return to the town of Santiago, where we will show you the different crafts made with the Tul plant. After our tour, you can take advantage of your trip to Santiago Atitlan to walk through the town and learn about its lovely culture.
Guatemala · Culture
Private Interactive Planting Tour on Lake Atitlan
The journey
- 01 Private interactive tul planting experience on Lake Atitlan
- 02 Ride in a traditional kayuko with a local resident of Santiago Atitlan
- 03 Learn how tul helps filter and purify the lake water
- 04 Discover the plant’s role as a habitat for birds and water animals
- 05 See how tul is used to create local handicrafts such as rugs and baskets
- 06 Enjoy meaningful contact with the Santiago Atitlan community
- 07 Return to town to view crafts made from the tul plant
Discover a different side of Lake Atitlan with a private, community-focused experience in Santiago Atitlan. Travel by traditional kayuko with a local resident to the tul planting area, where you will learn why this remarkable plant is so important to the lake, the local ecosystem, and the indigenous community.
Along the way, gain insight into how tul helps filter and purify the water, provides habitat for wildlife, and is transformed into handmade crafts such as rugs and baskets. You will also have the chance to take part in an interactive planting experience before returning to town to see local tul crafts and enjoy more of Santiago Atitlan’s culture.
Along the way, gain insight into how tul helps filter and purify the water, provides habitat for wildlife, and is transformed into handmade crafts such as rugs and baskets.
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What's Included
- Pilot of the canoe
- Boat Trip in cayuco (artisanal boat with paddle)
- Lifejacket Provided
- Interactive planting experience
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Boat Ride to Get To Santiago Atitlan - round trip
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
- If you wish to participate in the tul planting, please note that you will have to go into the lake. Water shoes and shorts are appropriate. Remember to include a towel so you can dry off afterward.
- Wear sun protection such as sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat.
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Your 3 hours finish where they began, in Santiago Atitlán.
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