Stay · Personal
Come as you are.
Leave different.
A personal stay at Atitlan Eco is unstructured by design. The lake, the shala, and the stillness do most of the work. You choose your pace.
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What this is
Your own time, at the river's edge
A personal stay is for the traveler who does not need a program handed to them. You arrive, you settle in, you practice. The open-air shala is yours every morning. The Tzununa river runs through the property — steps from your room. The lake is a ten-minute walk through the village.
Whether you come to deepen your yoga practice, write, rest, think clearly, or simply be somewhere that slows you down — this is the right place for that.
“My friend and I came for a yoga retreat and had a wonderful, unique experience. Morning practice, healthy food, comfortable rooms — a relaxing, memorable week with experiences we could not have received anywhere else.”
Accommodation
Choose your room
From EcoChic to modern structure, all rooms are comfortable, unique, Solar-heated showers, ,clean linens. Simple, well-made, honest. 3-night minimum stay.
Shared
Shared Room 5/6 Beds
$65 / night
3 night min · Shared bathroom
Sleeping 5 to 6 guests. Comfortable beds, natural light, shared hot-water bathroom. Ideal for solo travelers.
Private
Private Room
$110 / night
3 night min · Shared bathroom
A quiet private room sleeping two. Stone and bamboo construction, garden views, shared hot-water bathroom nearby.
Private · En Suite
En Suite Room
$145 / night
3 night min · Private bathroom
Private room with your own bathroom. The most comfortable option, towels included, full privacy.
What's included
Honest about what you get
Included
- Accommodation in your chosen room type
- Daily morning yoga — asana, breathwork, meditation (Mon–Sat)
- Breakfast at 10am, communal style, freshly prepared
- Dinner at 6pm, vegetarian, locally sourced
- Unlimited filtered water
- Herbal tea morning and evening
- Use of a shala for self-practice
- Towels (en suite rooms only)
- WiFi access
- Warm community of fellow guests
Available at extra cost
- Lunch (available to purchase daily)
- Massage therapy
- Temazcal — traditional Maya sweat lodge
- Private Spanish classes
- Private yoga sessions
- Laundry service
- Transport arrangements
- Snacks and beverages at Buddha Cafe
Daily life here
What a day looks like
There is no fixed itinerary for a personal stay. Most guests find their own rhythm within a day or two. Here is what is available to you:
- 8:00am — Yoga, breathwork, and meditation in the open-air shala above the river
- 10:00am — Communal breakfast at Buddha Cafe, freshly prepared
- Afternoon — Swim in the lake, explore the village, hike, kayak, write, or simply rest
- Day trips by boat to neighboring villages — San Marcos, Santa Cruz, Panajachel
- Volcano hikes, stand-up paddleboarding, waterfall walks (arranged locally)
- 6:00pm — Dinner in the communal dining area, vegetarian, locally sourced
- Evening — Fire nights, community gatherings, or quiet time by the river
The Food
Simple, real food
Meals at Atitlan Eco are vegetarian, freshly prepared, and inspired by what grows here. Traditional Guatemalan ingredients meet a Mediterranean approach — wholesome, varied, genuinely nourishing.
Gluten-free and vegan diets accommodated with advance notice. We do part farm to table
A practical note: stomach issues are not uncommon in Guatemala. We recommend bringing grapefruit seed extract or a probiotic. Filtered water is provided throughout your stay.
Book your stay
Flexible dates · 3-night minimum
Dormitory
$65 / night
Private, shared bath
$110 / night
Private, en suite
$145 / night
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Quick Info
Location
Tzununa, Lake Atitlan
Access
Boat or road
Minimum
3 nights
Meals
Breakfast 10am + Dinner 6pm
Lake
10 min walk
Contact
Not sure which option is right for you?
Write to us. We will help you find the best fit — personal stay, residency, or hosted retreat.