DESTINATION

Located next to the village of Santa Cruz La Laguna on the edge of Lake Atitlan, Guatemala, Casa Prana Resort Hotel Atitlan is 3hrs drive or 30min with helicopter from Guatemala City International Airport 

There is no vehicle access to the property. Boat transport, helicopter and walking are the only ways to reach Casa Prana. Our private launch will pick you up in Panajachel upon arrival. The property rises steeply behind the villa with walking paths up the hill to provide stunning views of the lake and the volcanos.

AIRPORT TRANSFERS

Casa Prana Resort Hotel Atitlan is approximately 3hrs drive from Guatemala City International Airport (GUA) and 2.5hrs drive from Antigua. Car service is available to all guests upon request transferring to and from all destinations in Guatemala. For further information and pricing please email us or call +502 53610270 / +502 4974-3936.  

WEATHER

The dry season in Guatemala extends from November to April. The rainy season is between May and October. While there are frequent showers during the rainy season, these often last only a short time and are followed by sunshine. The weather is warm during the day and cool in the mornings and evenings most of the year. 

LANGUAGE & CURRENCY

Spanish is the official language in Guatemala, while English is mostly only spoken in hotels and restaurants. The Guatemalan Quetzal is the local currency, but US dollars are also accepted. Major credit cards are accepted in larger establishments and ATM machines are available.

PRIVATE AIR TRANSFERS

Casa Prana Resort Hotel Atitlan can assist in private helicopter transfer to and from Guatemala City International Airport and other destinations in Guatemala. Flight time from the airport is ca 30min. Pleas email us for further information and pricing.

 

WHAT TO PACK

Light clothing is appropriate with pants and a sweater or jacket in the evenings. Sports shoes are suitable for light touring and a wide-brimmed hat is always recommended during the day. Legs, shoulders and upper arms are recommended covered when visiting places of worship. The air humidity is low for the most part, so expect to use a lot of moisturiser. 

DON`T FORGET

Guatemala is 6 hours behind GMT. The electrical current is 110 volts, which is suitable for US appliances. However, at Casa Prana you can also utilize 230 volts (EU plug) in the Villa building accommodations.