Hero lake/volcano panorama, golden hour

Removed from it all. Close to everything.

Luxury vacation rentals on Lake Atitlán in Santa Catarina Palopó, Guatemala.

Casa Verapaz is a private lakeside retreat of independent residences surrounded by nearly 5,000 m² of gardens, with direct views of Lake Atitlán and its volcanoes.

Stay close to nature and a living Kaqchikel Maya community, while Panajachel is only about 10–15 minutes away by road.

Find your place at Casa Verapaz.

Three distinctive residences are currently available, each with its own kitchen, living spaces and private outdoor area. Argos, our newest residence, is targeted to open in November 2026.

Carina — space and gathering.Vela — intimacy and romance.Pablo — your own private garden.Argos — live within the view.
Carina at Casa Verapaz

Carina

Space to gather. Views that make you stop.

Up to 8 guests2 bedrooms4 beds2.5 bathrooms

Our largest current residence, with soaring ceiling moments, expansive lake and volcano views, a private balcony and generous living spaces for families and groups.

Vela at Casa Verapaz

Vela

A little more intimate. A little more romantic.

Up to 4 guests1 bedroom2 beds1.5 bathrooms

A romantic Lake Atitlán vacation rental for couples, with a king bed, private balcony and freestanding bathtub overlooking the lake and volcanoes.

Pablo at Casa Verapaz

Pablo

Your own private garden on Lake Atitlán.

Up to 4 guests1 bedroom2 beds1.5 bathrooms

A garden-level Lake Atitlán vacation rental with a private gated garden, direct lake and volcano views and an easy indoor-outdoor feel.

The garden pool at Casa Verapaz

Swim. Soak. Slow down.

Cool off in the shared unheated pool, then relax in the shared heated jacuzzi overlooking Lake Atitlán. Wander through the gardens or walk down to our natural lake access.

Swim

Cool off in the shared unheated pool.

Soak

Relax in the shared heated jacuzzi, heated on request.

Wander

Wander through nearly 5,000 m² of gardens.

Slow down

Walk down to our natural lake access.

Explore the lake or let the experience come to you.

Private chefs, massage, private boats, kayaking next door and other local experiences can shape the stay around the way you want to travel.

Private chef preparing a table at Casa Verapaz
Santa Catarina Palopó from across the lake

Stay somewhere connected to the community.

Santa Catarina Palopó is a relaxed Kaqchikel Maya community on the shore of Lake Atitlán. Village life remains at its center, while restaurants, shopping and transportation in Panajachel are close when you want them.

Traveling together or celebrating something?

Reserve multiple residences for a group stay, or inquire separately about approved weddings, family celebrations and other special uses of Casa Verapaz.

Photo — Argos teaser — floor-to-ceiling glass + panorama
Coming November 2026

Argos — Coming November 2026

Our newest residence at the highest point of Casa Verapaz, with 3.40-meter ceilings, floor-to-ceiling glass across most of the residence and a nearly 180-degree unobstructed view of Lake Atitlán.