Panajachel — time and weather
Panajachel is a city in Guatemala, in the America/Guatemala time zone. This page shows the current local time in Panajachel and the current weather: temperature, precipitation and wind speed.
About the time in Panajachel
Local time in Panajachel is based on the America/Guatemala time zone. Daylight saving time, where it applies in this region, is handled automatically. The current offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is shown next to the clock. The time on this page updates every second and is synced with your device clock.
About the country and city
Guatemala is a Central American country of volcanoes, the Maya ruins of Tikal, Lake Atitlán and vibrant Indigenous culture.
More about the country: Guatemala →What to see in Panajachel
Sights and historical places
- Lake Atitlán, one of the world's most beautiful mountain lakes, ringed by three volcanoes.
- Calle Santander, the main street lined with stalls of Maya textiles, jewellery and crafts.
- The Atitlán Nature Reserve, with hanging bridges, a waterfall and a butterfly sanctuary.
- The Maya villages around the lake (San Juan, Santiago Atitlán), reached by lancha boats.
Museums
- The Lake Atitlán Museum (Museo Lacustre), with Maya artefacts raised from the lakebed.
- Weaving cooperatives in San Juan la Laguna demonstrating natural dyeing and backstrap weaving.
- Galleries of local naïve-style painting typical of the lakeside villages.
Where to spend time
- Lancha boat trips between the Maya villages around Lake Atitlán.
- Kayaking, swimming and paragliding over the lake amid the volcanoes.
- Sunsets on the Panajachel waterfront looking out to the Tolimán, Atitlán and San Pedro volcanoes.
Local cuisine
Panajachel's waterfront has many cafés and restaurants with Guatemalan and international food; try lake fish and prawns, pepián and local coffee, and fresh fruit and tortillas at the market.