Fuego Atitlan Eco-Hotel

Nestled in the lush highlands of Guatemala on the shore of the lake Atitlan, our eco-hotel offers a tranquil escape surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty and volcanoes. Fuego Atitlan blends luxury with environmental responsibility for a truly unique, sustainable retreat.

What Makes Fuego Atitlan an Eco-Hotel?

Since our initial design phase, through construction and ongoing operations, we have remained committed to the highest standards of environmental stewardship. Here’s how:

The Land:

• Fuego Atitlan is built on a regenerated former cornfield, where we fostered soil renewal by planting trees and completely avoiding chemical use.
• We use dry-compost toilets, which allow us to recycle nutrients back into the soil, supporting the ecosystem and preventing lake pollution.
• We are implementing permaculture principles to regenerate the land.

Supporting the Community:

• Our team collaborated with local mayas from San Pablo La Laguna (a 5-minute tuk-tuk ride away), enabling them to work close to home and contribute their knowledge of the land.
• Language: The local Tz’utujil Mayans speak their local language, Tz’utujil, together as they work. We picked up words by working alongside them: “Maltiox” for thanks, “Utz” for good, “Sacach” for good morning, and “Bana” for goodbye.
• We purchased most of our items at local businesses in San Marcos la Laguna, supporting the local economy.

Eco-Friendly Materials:

• Our yurts are crafted by a small company in Mexico using durable canvas guaranteed to last over 10 years.
• The wood for floors, kitchen, and bathrooms is sourced from a sawmill in nearby Quetzaltenango.
• We reduced our construction’s use of concrete use by 90% and by building our yurts on stilts, we further reduced our footprint, leaving the land below largely undisturbed.

Locally Crafted Furnishings:

• Every piece of furniture, from bed frames to night tables, is custom-made from locally sourced wood by local carpenters, merging comfort with craftsmanship.
• Blankets are woven from local wool, crafted right here by Lake Atitlan artisans.
• We source our 100% organic cotton bed sheets to ensure a plastic-free experience.

Sustainable Daily Practices:

• Showers are solar-heated, greatly reducing our use of gas for hot water.
• We use organic soap, dish soap, and laundry soap that is fully biodegradable, ensuring no harm to the surrounding plants.
• A food composting system transforms food scraps into nourishment for our gardens.

Added Experiences:

• Our on-site massage studio offers various relaxing therapies and massages.
• Cacao Source provides tours to organic cacao farms in the Mayan jungle, giving guests insight into sustainable agriculture.
• Hiking options abound, from exploring sacred rock to scaling the nearby volcanoes of San Pedro, Toliman, and Atitlan.

Experience a Low-Impact Lifestyle

Fuego Atitlan promotes eco-friendly tours of neighboring villages, cacao farms, hot springs, and cultural sites. By supporting local conservation and cultural preservation efforts, we invite guests to experience adventure, relaxation, and a meaningful connection with nature—all while contributing to a responsible travel experience.