Simoneta Mixology
A one-of-a-kind craft cocktail bar in the heart of Panajachel.
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Why Should You Visit
Simoneta Mixology Cantina?
There is nowhere else quite like Simoneta on Lake Atitlán. This Panajachel institution has been shaking up cocktails for over 9 years, and the reputation is well earned. Regulars keep coming back, first-timers can't stop talking about it, and honestly it's not hard to see why.
For starters, there's no menu. You tell the bartender what flavours you're into and they take it from there, building something completely unique to you using fresh market produce, craft syrups, and local seasonal fruits like jocote and passion fruit. The drinks come served in converted liquor bottles, and the presentation is half the fun. Smoked glasses, dehydrated fruit, and a bartender who clearly loves what they do and wants you to know exactly what went into your glass.
The setting is just as fun. Simoneta is up on the second floor above the corner of Calle Santander and Calle Principal, right in the thick of Panajachel's nightlife. The music is great, the walls are covered in graffiti you can add to yourself, and the whole place has an energy that's hard to find anywhere else on the lake.
If you're only having one cocktail in Panajachel, make it here.
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How to get to Simoneta Mixology Cantina
(from Free Cerveza Hostel)
Directions
Take a lancha from Free Cerveza to Panajachel. From the Tzanjuyú dock, turn right onto the first street leading to Calle Santander, then turn left and walk to the end of the street. At the corner of Calle Santander and Calle Principal, look for the tall building on your right and head up the stairs to the second floor. Alternatively, jump in a tuktuk from the dock for a five minute ride.
Travel Time
Approx. 30 minutes (15 minutes by lancha and either a 15-minute walk or a 5-minute tuktuk ride).
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