Eagle's Nest Atitlán

My first solo international trip was magical because of Eagles Nest. Nestled in the mountains of San Marcos Lake Atitlán, this space was magical by both nature and attention to detail. My room was a reflection of my teenage princess fantasy come to life in the least Disney fashion. I felt like I was in a treehouse with adorable natural surroundings. I woke to birds chirping and roosters crowns with sunlight pouring through my stained glass window in the Fox room. This resort offers a variety of yoga classes and workshops along with community events like Mayan Fire Ceremonies, live music, and a majestic sauna & cool plunge . The food and staff are outstanding. San Marcos town is an easy walk or tuktuk down the mountain. I highly recommend spending a day or two exploring Hippie Highway. My favorite restaurant was Shambalah for fancy mocktails and crepes. Must see the Natural Reserve and take a swim or kayak. Other villages are a short boat taxi away. This place stole my heart in a time of deep inner healing. I’ll be back sooner than later to refresh & renew my connection to spirit through the energy and beauty of San Marcos and Eagles Nest.

You’d think that a place that offers 7 am meditation classes followed by yoga would be mindful of quiet hours to allow their guests to have a proper sleep. Well, that’s not the case here. The kitchen staff would blast their music at inconsiderate volumes until 1 am. You can also hear people from other cabins talking and moving around. This happened every night I was there. I barely slept. Moreover, when I tried calling the front desk or messaging their WhatsApp, I got no response at all. In general the staff wasn’t that friendly or knowledgeable about basic things (like getting a clean towel). Lastly, the amenities felt more like camping vibes than anything else. Even the private room (where I stayed) had an air of being abandoned and didn’t even have a nightstand or anything to put your bags. Giving it two stars because the view and the food are indeed great, but that’s about it.