Lake Atitlán, Guatemala

Boutique Luxury
Overlooking Lake Atitlán

An intimate boutique lodge near San Marcos La Laguna, where colonial-inspired design, contemporary comfort and expedition-style living meet the extraordinary landscape of Lake Atitlán, Guatemala.

Private bathtub and wooden terrace at KAN Boutique Lodge overlooking Lake Atitlán and its volcanoes

Your Private Retreat

Two lodges · A third coming soon

Two spacious expedition lodges designed as private boutique retreats above Lake Atitlán. Colonial-inspired craftsmanship, contemporary comfort and natural materials create a stay that feels connected to Guatemala while remaining distinctly modern.

King-size canopy bed · handcrafted mahogany furniture · natural linen and cotton · warm brass details · private bathroom with bathtub · kitchenette · spacious wooden terrace.

Cosmology & Craftsmanship

Where Mayan skies meet 19th-century craft.

In the sacred Mayan calendar, Kan is the glyph of the serpent — the cosmic bridge connecting the depths of the earth, the water and the open sky. For millennia the highlands around Lake Atitlán have served as a natural observatory, where ancestral astronomers followed the stars and planetary cycles above the three guardian volcanoes.

Centuries later, that same sky drew colonial-era explorers, astronomers and archaeologists to these shores — travellers who crossed the highlands with brass instruments and field journals, mapping volcanoes by day and charting constellations by night. The serpent of the Mayan calendar and the explorer's telescope look at the very same horizon.

We reinterpret that spirit through the lens of a 19th-century expedition. Handcrafted mahogany, natural expedition canvas and warm brass — including a telescope for the sunset and the night sky — sit within light architecture that stays refined without losing its connection to nature.

Handcrafted mahogany. Natural linen. Warm brass. Open views across Lake Atitlán.

Gold illustration of the Kan serpent constellation above Lake Atitlán, its volcanoes and a compass rose
Lake Atitlán · Guatemala

Near San Marcos La Laguna.

Set in the hills above the shore, KAN is a quiet base between the water and the volcanoes — minutes from the village of San Marcos, a world away from its bustle.

Getting Here
KAN Boutique Lodge
RD-4, San Marcos La Laguna
Sololá 07016 · Lake Atitlán, Guatemala
Arrivals & Departures

Private Shuttle

One vehicle, just for your group — door to door with your own driver. We arrange the trip with the driver first; payment only follows once everything is confirmed. Up to 4 passengers.

Private shuttle vehicle on the road above Lake Atitlán

Guatemala City Airport

~3–3.5 hrs · per vehicle

Antigua

~2–3 hrs · per vehicle

Prices are per vehicle, not per person — the vehicle is yours alone.

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Curated Experiences

Beyond your lodge.

A small collection of private experiences around Lake Atitlán: quetzal watching in the cloud forest, the lake by sailboat, a romantic picnic for two, or a private romantic experience made for a couple.

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Sailboat on Lake Atitlán surrounded by volcanoes, GuatemalaPrivate romantic picnic for two above Lake Atitlán