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Antigua, Atitlán & Chichicastenango loop: 4-Day Plan You Can Actually Drive

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The 4-day version for February: every day fits real transit, opening hours and daylight.

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4
days
300 km
distance
7.3 h
driving
7
curated stops

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Day 1 Guatemala City

1 curated stop
Transit
none
Finish
~15:00
Temperature
13.8°C–27.8°C
Rainy days
~1
Daylight
11.5h
09:00
Guatemala City public civic-and-heritage circuit inguat.gob.gt map ↗
Walk a bounded public civic and heritage circuit in central Guatemala City using current local safety advice. Museum interiors, nightlife and provider-led excursions remain optional.
300 min · Guatemala City · Confirm current roads, weather, daylight, safety advice and any named admission or access requirement before travel
14:00
Hacienda Real haciendareal.net
Savor juicy steaks paired with flavorful tortillas and guacamole.
60 min · Guatemala City
Overnight here
e.g. Hostal GuateFriends · Pension Meza
Find a stay → Tours & tickets for the evening →

Day 2 Antigua

1 curated stop
Transit
1h06
Finish
~16:10
Temperature
13.8°C–27.8°C
Rainy days
~1
Daylight
11.5h
10:10
Antigua public historic-centre circuit inguat.gob.gt map ↗
Walk a bounded public circuit through Antigua’s historic centre, plazas, streets and accessible exterior landmarks. Ruin interiors, coffee tours and volcano hikes remain optional.
300 min · Antigua · Confirm current roads, weather, daylight, safety advice and any named admission or access requirement before travel
15:10
La Canche search map ↗
Enjoy simple, delicious local meals in a cozy family setting.
60 min · Antigua · Q15-25
open: Daily 06:45-20:30
Overnight here
e.g. Hotel Convento Santa Catalina · La Casa del Rompecabezas
Find a stay → Tours & tickets for the evening →

Day 3 Panajachel (Lake Atitlán)

1 curated stop
Transit
1h50
Finish
~16:50
Temperature
15.6°C–28.4°C
Rainy days
~1
Daylight
11.5h
10:50
Panajachel public lakefront-and-town circuit inguat.gob.gt map ↗
Use Panajachel’s public streets and lakefront for a bounded circuit with current local advice. Boats, village tours, swimming and provider-led activities remain optional.
300 min · Panajachel (Lake Atitlán) · Confirm current roads, weather, daylight, safety advice and any named admission or access requirement before travel
15:50
Restaurante Hana restaurantehana.com
Experience authentic Japanese dining in a beautifully traditional setting.
60 min · Panajachel (Lake Atitlán)
open: 12-3PM 6-8PM Closed Mondays
Overnight here
e.g. Posada Don Miguel · Hotel Jere
Find a stay → Tours & tickets for the evening →

Day 4 Chichicastenango → back to start

1 curated stop
Transit
4h24
Finish
~18:30
Temperature
8.3°C–20.2°C
Rainy days
~1
Daylight
11.5h
10:10
Chichicastenango public church-and-town circuit inguat.gob.gt map ↗
Walk a bounded public circuit through the town and Santo Tomás church surroundings. The Thursday and Sunday market, interiors, ceremonies and guided products remain date-bound or optional.
300 min · Chichicastenango · Confirm current roads, weather, daylight, safety advice and any named admission or access requirement before travel

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