Activities for tourists include hikes to the top of the San Pedro volcano or the Mayan Face, studying Spanish, partying in the restaurant sector down by the lakeshore, volunteering, and learning local crafts.

The town of San Pedro La Laguna sits on a plateau and has roads running down either side of a steep ridge towards docks on the lakeshore.

The dock on the west side of the plateau is called muelle municipal and has boats arriving from and departing to the town of Panajachel.

The east side is also home to la playa (the beach) where people enjoy snorkeling, canoeing, and kayaking.

[6] While Guatemala was under a brutal military regime the North American Protestant Evangelical churches were allowed to enter into any community.

[9] Xocomil, a wind coming from the south that "carries away sin", usually visits Lake Atitlán area around midday.

[10] In 2010, due to an influx of Jewish tourists from Israel and North America, a synagogue and kosher restaurant were opened by Chabad.

[11] Today, many Jewish tourists can be seen in the streets of San Pedro La Laguna, and many stores have hebrew advertising on them.

[12] Synagogue services in San Pedro La Laguna occur every Saturday with a Minyan along with shabbat meals.

[15] Museo Tz'unun 'Ya is a museum documenting local history and customs, including the formation of the lake and colorized photos of pre-Civil War San Pedro La Laguna.