Kawoq Forest - San Marcos La Laguna

Wellness retreat on Lake Atitlán, with twice-daily yoga and access to Mayan ceremonies

Accommodations

Kawoq Forest offers rooms with balconies and mountain views, each supplied with free toiletries. Each room includes a bath or shower and a shared bathroom that overlooks the lake and mountains. Cabins are spread across the property and built to keep guests connected to the surrounding forest.

Dining

The on-site restaurant serves vegetarian brunch and lunch, with meals prepared fresh each day. An additional cafe offers snacks and drinks during the day for guests who want extra food. All meals are included in the stay, and the kitchen accommodates dietary restrictions on request.

Wellness & Activities

Kawoq Forest provides twice-daily yoga classes taught by different instructors, covering Ashtanga, Vinyasa, Hatha, Yin, and Restorative styles. The wellness team offers massages, reiki, aura readings, sound baths, and Mayan fire ceremonies led by local Tatas and Nanas. A temazcal ceremony is also available, conducted by staff who specialize in indigenous healing practices.

Spa & Facilities

A spa and wellness center on site provides massage treatments and energetic cleansings. The property includes a sauna, a meditation cave, and a garden where guests can walk or sit. All facilities are within walking distance of the cabins, and the grounds are maintained to preserve natural vegetation.

Location

Kawoq Forest sits on a mountainside above San Marcos La Laguna, about a 15-minute walk from the main dock. Volcano Atitlan is located 20 miles away, and Quetzaltenango Airport is 42 miles from the property. The hotel can arrange transportation from the airport or from nearby towns upon advance request.

• Yoga: Twice-daily classes in 5 styles (Ashtanga, Vinyasa, Hatha, Yin, Restorative)
• Ceremonies: Mayan fire ceremony and temazcal offered on site
• Spa: Massages, reiki, aura readings, and sound baths available
• Dining: Vegetarian brunch and lunch included, plus a cafe for snacks
• Location: 15-minute walk from San Marcos dock, 20 miles from Volcano Atitlan
• Facilities: Sauna, meditation cave, garden, and spa and wellness center