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La Fortuna Atitlán

Lake Atitlán, Guatemala

Guatemala / Lake Atitlan / La Fortuna Atitlan

A collection of Balinese-style palapas set amidst the lush jungle with unobstructed views of Lake Atitlán

Hugging the shores of Lake Atitlán, these palapa-thatched stone casitas offer the perfect jungle refuge to press pause, detox, and slow down. Thoughtfully designed using native materials and local touches, rooms are boho-chic and delightfully intimate, furnished with handcrafted wood furniture and decorated in neutral earthy hues.

Interiors are simple but tasteful, with king-sized beds cloaked in mosquito nets and floor-to-ceiling windows blurring the lines between inside and out. Casitas open out onto stone verandahs with tiny plunge pools overlooking the volcano-ringed lake beyond.

“La Fortuna is a genuine eco-hotel. We are 100% off-grid, using solar energy to power our property. Additionally, we use an anaerobic biodigester so we can dispose of our waste with the most minimal impact. Each bungalow has been constructed using sustainable and locally sourced materials, including the bamboo which is grown on the property. The furniture throughout the hotel was designed and custom-built by the owners with local craftsmen”

—La Fortuna Atitlán

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the look.

The 2-story casitas boast soothing interiors tastefully decorated in a laid-back beach-tiki style. Spaces are defined by hand-carved stone walls, high ceilings, and outdoor baths surrounded by a rock garden and lush tropical foliage.

Low-lying king-sized beds decked out in crisp white sheets and draped in mosquito nets look out through large floor-to-ceiling windows that frame the stunning lakeside views beyond. Terraced gardens chock full of tropical greenery, sky-high palms, and stone walls offer plenty of shady chillout space surrounding the hotel.

the experience.

romantic nooks

Soak in the wood-fired hot tub located on the lakefront.

warm community

Enjoy mingling with other guests and owners over afternoon pre-dinner drinks. You’ll undoubtedly receive a warm furry welcome from pups — Sasha, Sanza, and Biscuit.

access to lake + trails

Take the hotel’s free kayaks out on the lake or hike the many trails around the coffee and vegetable gardens about the property and explore the mountain with lake views.

the impact.

Platinum status (Trip Advisor) as a Green Leader and recognized for pushing their eco-credentials.

Eco-design

Designed and constructed using local materials (mostly bamboo). Walls are actually made from up-cycled wine and liquor bottles collected from other hotels around the lake.

Community-focused

Hires local staff and uses local tradespeople and materials to help positively impact the local community.

Conservation-driven

Regularly collaborates with neighbors in Santa Cruz for beach clean-ups.

Culinary sustainability

Most of the hotel restaurant’s food is grown or sourced locally. Onsite composting.

Waste, water, and energy management

100% solar-powered and off-grid. Hot tubs are heated using a wood stove. Committed to reusing and recycling as much as possible. Filtered water refilling stations are provided in all rooms. Onsite bio-digesters are available to break down waste and prevent contamination of the lake.