San Marcos La Laguna

This restaurant is run by a nonprofit collective dedicated to improve the wellbeing and social development of local communities. Apart from breakfasts and pupusas, they offer a daily dish at very affordable rates. All meals are vegetarian with meat options existing.

Specializing in Argentinean-style grilled meats, gourmet burgers and pizza, European-inspired dishes, and tantalizing desserts. Vegetarian options also available. Very outside the norm for San Marcos because of their many meat options, European aesthetic and commitment to high-level cuisine. Definitely a place worth going before leaving San Marcos. A bit hard to find but they have a pathway leading from Hostal del Lago straight into the restaurant. Or you can use the entrance to the property connected to the dirt soccer field in the far corner closest to the lake.

At this little ecolodge each room is unique, built into the steep hillside, and decorated with recycled glass and murals. Great soft bedding and excellent beds even in the budget rooms. They only take reservations for the high end rooms from US$65 and up. It is the most luxurious and interesting place to stay in San Marcos. Great massages by Stephanie on-site as well. Excellent restaurant for breakfast.

Ask for Mr. Lico. You can cook your own food if you don't want to go to restaurants. You have access from the street to the lake and you can park your car in the backyard of the hostel. There is a temascal (Mayan version of sauna) 30 feet (10 m) near the lake so you can take a bath and then jump to the lake from the private dock. Nowhere else you will be able to do this. Also it is very quiet, far enough from public noise. Bring your book and read alongside the lake or in one of the hammocks with lake view.

Yurts with lake view in a quiet area just a few minutes away from the town. They deliver optional breakfast to your private terrace.