La Iguana Perdida

An unforgettable stay! The staff were incredibly attentive and went above and beyond to accommodate us—even after we accidentally booked the wrong date. Communication was seamless and responsive via WhatsApp, which made everything easy and stress-free. The property itself is a hidden gem. There’s plenty to do on the lake, and the sauna with hot and cold plunge pools was a fantastic touch. We loved the many private areas to unwind, and the wine cellar was simply stunning. The beautiful dogs roaming the property added such a warm, homely feel, and we even had the pleasure of meeting the owners. A standout perk: fresh coffee delivered to our bungalow each morning. Plus, they offered a private boat option if we didn’t feel like using public transportation. Every detail was thoughtful. Highly recommend!

It’s hard to find the words to express the gratitude I have for the La Fortuna staff, dogs and owners. My dad and I were traveling internationally for the first time to celebrate my birthday and Enrique made our stay absolutely perfect. His local tips and recommendations and his assistance in booking really turned this vacation into the trip of a lifetime (the ATV villages tour for sunset was by far the most fun we’ve had in so very long). The food was beyond our expectations and the service was above anything we have experienced in Guatemala. We stayed in Deluxe Suite 5 and it was spotless, comfortable and a total dream with the private pool and lakeside volcano views. And waking up each morning to Sanza, Biscuit, Nellie & Casino ready to greet us was just the icing on the cake. I could go on and on but you just need to experience the La Fortuna magic on your own. A friend told me Lago de Atitlan always gives you exactly what you need. And now I truly understand. Thank you Enrique, Isabel & Diego. We miss you all already! ❤️

This is an amazing Hostel. It is so homey and the whole place felt like I was just chilling in my front yard with my friends every day. The food and diving = two thumbs up! Joe, Ray, Cormac, and Anna made the time there exceptional!

This was an amazing pit stop in between days of intense travel. It was relaxing and absolutely stunning. Gabriel and Enrique welcomed us immediately and made our stay incredible. We ate in the dining room both nights and it was enjoyable to talk and meet with different travelers (option to eat in your suite). A beautiful wine cellar and great cocktails. They do not offer day passes for people not staying on the property which was a great benefit for the guests that are here. A must do to decompress. We will be back!

The best time. I just got back from a trip with a group of friends and family and it could not have been better. The views, the dogs, the gardens, the accommodations and the staff were all terrific. Special shout out to Gabriel for being such a wonderful host. I can not wait to go back.

Forget any of the negative reviews about staff----the current group running La Fortuna are amazing (& no owners in sight). We loved our time, and made new friends with other guests and with the staff members who offer a warm welcome to this paradise. Yes, the bathrooms are outdoors, and the property requires some climbing & navigation, but La Fortuna is magical. Our Suite #2 was private and straight out of Disney's Swiss Family Robinson. Meals are great and reasonably priced, and the wine cellar provides some true bargains. An amazing hour-long massage cost $35! Hike to the top of the mountain accompanied by the resident dogs or visit other villages on the easily-hailed public launches. Our only recommendation is to upgrade the kayaks which don't support the weight of adult males! Thanks again to Enrique, Isabel, Gabriel and the other staff who made our visit so memorable.