Jaibalito is a small Indian village on the banks of Lake Atitlan, one of the most beautiful lakes in the world. It is surrounded by astounding natural beauty. Lake Atitlan floats in the sky a mile above sea level, nested between three majestic volcanoes.
The landscape is absolutely breathtaking and almost unreal. Jaibalito is one of 12 native villages where the Indian population, direct descendants of the Maya, lives a quiet life, happy to see the sun rise every morning so that they can vacate to their secular activities. The village counts 700 habitants with a majority of children, who still speak the traditional mayan katchikel language and dress with their colourful costumes.
The beauty of the landscape and idyllic seclusion has attracted throughout the years many artists from all over the world who have found here true inspiration. The Jaibalito Train Station, was created to share and promote their work, offer art education, provide platforms for cultural exchanges and artistic expression, and improve, in respecting their traditions, the life of the natives.
How to get there: From Guatemala city a 2,5 hour drive will get you to Lake Atitlan. The village has no road, and you can access it only by boat or by walking from other villages. You will easily find lodging starting from $3 per night. For more details, see the Transportation and Hotels and Restaurants pages.
When to get there: In the land of eternal spring, the dry season is from November through April, and a rainy season is from May through October with a hotter period in July/August.
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Public boats (lanchas) run daily starting at 6:00 am and continuing throughout the day every half an hour in both directions. The last boat lives panajachel at 7:30 pm, arrives at 8:00 pm in Jaibalito. The last boat going to panajachel pass by Jaibalito at 5:00 pm. The public boats coming to Jaibalito run along the lakeshore stoping at all the villages. To get one you must walk to the public dock. Private express boat trips and tours anywhere around the lake may be arranged. We recommend Andres from Santa Cruz.
Bus Transportation:
For traveling anywhere you must go to Panajachel. Transportes Rebuli Bus Lines departs every hour from Panajachel.
Transportes Morales Bus Line is a direct route to Quetzaltenango (Xela).
Shuttle transportation (private mini-vans) can be arranged with travel agencies at a higher rate.
Air lines: Traveling in central america http://www.taca.com Coming from europe or the United States : www.expedia.com
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