Normally this hike is made From Quetzaltenango (Xelajú) to Lake Atitlan. The 3 day hike is easy for those in a good physical condition.
Day 1: From San Juan la Laguna to Santa Clara, up the noise of the Indian and further on to the River Nahualate , camp in local family (about 7 hours)
Day 2: From the base camp about 7 hours, steep terrain
Day 3: From the base camp to Cantel or to the hot springs Fuentes Georginas or Eco Saunas Las Cumbres  or to the city of Quetzaltenango (Xelajú)