6 Best Bars in Panajachel, The Highlands

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As a resort town, Panajachel has some of the liveliest nightlife in the highlands. Calle Santander is the place to see and be seen. Stroll the street, look for a bar, café, or restaurant to park yourself, and watch the parade go by. Many other bars cluster near the intersection of Avenida de los Arboles and Calle Principal on the fringes of the Old Town.

Chapiteau Disco

The dimly lighted Chapiteau Disco plays mostly rock, Wednesday through Saturday.

Panajachel, 07010, Guatemala
7762–374

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Circus Bar

The Circus Bar is a popular spot for locals and travelers alike, and has live Latin music most nights.

La Terraza

Up above the fray of Calle Santander, La Terraza has an open-air, casual elegance perfect for early-evening cocktails. They also have a good menu focusing on continental favorites like rabbit and fondue Bourguignonne.

Panajachel, 07010, Guatemala
7762–0041

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Pana Rock Café

The Pana Rock Café has live music many nights, and wins Panajachel's loudest-bar award.

Panajachel, 07010, Guatemala
7762–2194

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Solomon's Porchá

Solomon's Porchá screens films several nights a week.

Panajachel, 07010, Guatemala
7723–0751

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Sunset Café

You can enjoy good Mexican food at the aptly named Sunset Café. There's live music almost every night.

Panajachel, 07010, Guatemala

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