Meet the Fuego Atitlán team

Fuego Atitlán was built by two friends from opposite ends of Europe, with the help of a team deeply rooted in the land and communities around Lake Atitlán. Every person here plays a real role in the experience you'll have.

Founders

Stuart

Co-founder

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Stuart left the UK with a vision for a different kind of hospitality — one rooted in nature and built with respect for the land. He co-founded Fuego Atitlán on the shores of Lake Atitlán, and his warmth is something guests consistently mention in reviews.

Brieuc

Co-founder & General Manager

🇫🇷 France

Brieuc oversees the day-to-day life of Fuego Atitlán — from the permaculture gardens to the guest experience. He brought his love of sustainable design and community-first thinking from France to San Marcos La Laguna, and hasn't looked back.

Management

Javiera

Manager

🇳🇮 Nicaragua

Javiera keeps Fuego running smoothly behind the scenes. She handles operations, coordinates the team, and ensures every guest's stay goes exactly as it should — calmly and with care.

Hazel

Manager

🇳🇮 Nicaragua

Hazel is often the first friendly face guests encounter. She manages bookings, guest communications, and the small details that make a stay feel personal and looked after.

The heart of Fuego — Maya Kaqchikel community

Angélica

Housekeeping & Breakfast

🇬🇹 Maya Kaqchikel · Guatemala

Angélica prepares your breakfast each morning and tends to your space with the kind of quiet care that makes a place feel like home. She is part of the fabric of Fuego.

Flora

Housekeeping & Breakfast

🇬🇹 Maya Kaqchikel · Guatemala

Flora brings warmth and precision to everything she does — from a perfectly made bed to a breakfast that welcomes you into the morning. Guests often leave mentioning her by name.

Gilberto

Gardener

🇬🇹 Maya Kaqchikel · Guatemala

Gilberto tends the permaculture gardens and the land Fuego is built on. His knowledge of the local ecosystem is deep and genuine — he helped shape the grounds from day one.

Nicolás

Guardian

🇬🇹 Maya Kaqchikel · Guatemala

Nicolás watches over Fuego day and night, ensuring guests feel safe and the property is protected. His quiet presence and dedication have made him a cornerstone of the team.

Four members of our team come from the Maya Kaqchikel communities around Lake Atitlán. When you book directly with us, you support their livelihoods and the culture they carry.

Maltiox — thank you, in Tz'utujil.