Getting Here

OOPs.... reality just won't sit still! We lost the use of the Eucalyptus grove in canton Tzan Chicham, close to the entrance of Santiago Atitlan. So we've moved again, this time to a beautiful pine grove about 1 Kilometer from the Hotel Bambu. Its smaller but cozier than last years place, and lots easier to get to.

To get there from Antigua or the city:

The fast way is the coastal route. Head down the highway towards Escuintla. Turn on the coast Hiway towards Mazatenango. Go to Cocales and turn right and head up the hill towards the lake. Go through Patulul and keep going up the hill until you reach San Lucas Toliman, where you turn off the main road and go through the town of San Lucas. At the other end of town just keep going. You are on the road to paradise! When you reach the outskirts of Santiago Atitlan (16 km after San Lucas) start looking for Festival Atitlan signs. There will be parking areas with security provided.

We are also attempting to organize shuttle busses to and from Antigua. Keep in touch to see how this idea develops.(Any ideas anyone?)

BOAT SCHEDULE

The Festival Boats will be running continuously beginning at 9:30AM and will go until 9PM. THIS YEAR WE AREN'T PROMISING A MIDNIGHT BOAT!!! We don't have our own dock, but the people at the Hotel Bambu have graciously given us permission to use their dock. All official Festival boats will land there. Also, if there is too much wind, the boats won't travel at night. Better to come and camp out.

You can arrange for a private boat or do a collective (14 people) and it will take you anywhere at any time: write to info@festivalatitlan.com

There are also lots of private lanchas available. Since it is close enough to town to walk, there should be no problem getting to and from the Festival (Remember, this year it is in Tzam Chicham, near the entrance to Santiago. From the town of there will be uncountable fletes and tuk-tuks available.

The Festival boats will land you at the Hotel Bambu, where you still need to walk (or take a Tuk Tuk) for .66 kilometers. Follow the signs and the people.