Vulcano Lodge is situated in the tiny, remote village of El Jaibalito. Because it's accessible only by boat or a moderately challenging footpath, getting here is somewhat of an adventure in itself, but basically simple.

First, get yourself to Panajachel and then, by "shark" boat from the Tzanjuyu dock, our town Jaibalito is only a twenty minute ride. Most visitors come on one of these boats and find it a fairly comfortable ride; be sure to confirm with the captain or a helper that your boat is going to Jaibalito.

Many foot travelers take the lake-perimeter trail from Santa Cruz, an exciting forty-five minute hike along the cliff edge high over the lake with its volcanoes looming above. The view and the hike are spectacular, but probably should be avoided by those afraid of heights or unprepared for strenuous activity here in the mountains.

Once in Jaibalito, follow the signs to Vulcano Lodge. From our first sign overlooking the dock, you'll head uphill on the concrete walk three hundred yards and then turn to right when you see the second Vulcano Lodge sign. Keep going another fifty paces or so to just before the bridge and you've made it. Turn left into the hotel grounds. Work your way up the path through the coffee plants, banana trees and diverse and beautiful gardens. In a few minutes, you will escape the foliage and find yourself back in the welcoming arms of civilization -- as we know it at Vulcano Lodge.