How to get to San Marcos La Laguna

San Marcos La Laguna is a small village on the shore of Lake Atitlán in Guatemala. There are two ways to get here: by road (private taxi or shuttle) or across the lake by boat. Most of our guests at The Hidden Garden arrive by taxi or shuttle.

By private taxi or shuttle (most common)

Coming by road is the simplest way, because you are dropped in San Marcos with your bags and don't need to change to a boat.

• Shared shuttle from Antigua: about 3–4 hours. Tourist shuttles leave Antigua for San Marcos La Laguna on set departure times — check with the operator when you book.
• Private taxi from Antigua: about 2.5–3 hours, leaving whenever you want.
• From Guatemala City or Panajachel: shuttles and private taxis can also be booked from there.

By boat from Panajachel

Public boats (lanchas) cross the lake from the Tzanjuyú dock in Panajachel — ask the boatmen for “San Marcos”. The ride takes about 20–30 minutes. There is no fixed timetable, so travel early in the day and ask when the last boat leaves. Boats also connect San Marcos with San Pedro, San Juan and the other villages around the lake.

Once you arrive

The Hidden Garden is in Barrio 3, San Marcos La Laguna. Open Google Maps directions or see our Visit page for the map and opening hours (Monday–Saturday, 8 AM–5 PM).

Staying with us? Our two garden studios include breakfast for two every morning, and your first stay booked on our website is 20% off.