Lake Atitlán's vibrant drinking scene primarily centers around San Pedro La Laguna, offering a lively atmosphere with diverse venues ranging from traditional pubs to bustling hostel bars and lakeside spots for both relaxed evenings and energetic parties.
Entertainment and Music:
The entertainment scene around Lake Atitlán caters to different preferences, with San Pedro La Laguna offering a lively nightlife and Panajachel providing a more diverse range of bars with live music. San Marcos La Laguna maintains a quieter, more relaxed atmosphere with limited music venues.
In San Pedro La Laguna, Bar Sublime is a prominent venue offering live music, DJ sets, and themed nights, including Latin and electronic music, often accompanied by lake views. Mr. Mullet's Party Hostel also provides a lively atmosphere with mainstream music and party events for backpackers. In Panajachel, establishments like La Palapa frequently feature live musicians and host open mic nights, while Circus Bar also offers live entertainment. For those seeking music in the more tranquil San Marcos La Laguna, Blind Lemon's is known to offer live music.
Type: Bar
Situated in the heart of San Pedro, Bar Sublime offers a dynamic atmosphere with events happening most nights, including DJs, live music, open mic nights, and themed parties like Latino or techno nights. The space is expansive, providing ample seating, including a deck extending over the lake, perfect for enjoying cocktails and sunsets.
Getting There: Located centrally in San Pedro La Laguna, it is within easy walking distance from most main areas.
Type: Hostel Bar
This is a quintessential spot for Western backpackers seeking a lively social scene. It features mainstream music, beer pong tournaments, trivia nights, and often gives out free shots. Mr. Mullet's is also known for its infamous pub crawls and boat parties, providing a vibrant place to meet fellow travelers.
Getting There: Found within San Pedro La Laguna's main backpacker area, it is accessible by a short walk from the central dock or nearby accommodations.
Type: Sports Bar / Pub
Reminiscent of a UK or Irish pub, Alegre Pub is primarily a sports bar, showing major games. After sports events, it transitions into a lively spot with music and good vibes. It offers Western-inspired pub food and a selection of Central American craft beers, with a rooftop terrace providing additional space.
Getting There: Conveniently located near the Pana dock in San Pedro La Laguna, it is easily reachable on foot.
Type: Hostel Bar / Pool Bar
Perched with breathtaking views of Lake Atitlán, Zoola offers a unique experience, particularly known for its techno parties and Saturday pool parties. Guests can enjoy cocktails while relaxing by the swimming pool overlooking the lake. It maintains a buzzing atmosphere with music most nights.
Getting There: While located slightly off the main thoroughfare, often found up an alleyway, it is a short walk or quick tuk-tuk ride from the main areas of San Pedro La Laguna.
At TFA Travel we believe in travel for all. Our mission is to enable people to explore the world as easily as possible without having to pay a travel agent a huge commission.
Our typical audience are those that want to see something new and get involved with authentic experiences of a country. Whether you are a backpacker, solo traveller, solo female traveller, straight or LGBTQ+ couple, family, you will find local and authentic experiences here.
