"I can't claim to have found a lost Mayan city

but I do feel proud to have been the first guide

book writer to have stumbled across Villa Sumaya."

Iain Stewart
Author of ROUGH GUIDES

Excerpts from Susan Harp's Washington Post article, Made In Guatemala

"I walk two blocks to the dock and flag down a launch. Twenty minutes later I am in heaven at the Villa Sumaya.

Seven tastefully furnished guest rooms face the Toliman Volcano, which I can see from my front door as well as my bed. There are massages, yoga sessions, a sauna and a hot tub, and fresh lake fish and organic greens for dinner and strawberry tart for dessert. I study the lake for hours, watch the clouds form beehive hairdos on the volcano cones, read until I fall asleep at midday, walk the flower-studded grounds, take a swim, hike to Santa Cruz, talk to the fishermen and admire their dugout canoes, hop a launch to Santiago, eavesdrop on the women washing clothes at the water's edge, join fellow guests -- a young couple from Spain -- for wine at sunset, watch the flickering lights of San Pedro across the dark lake, rise early to catch the sunrise -- but the clouds get there first.  My two-night stay becomes three. I sink into crisp white sheets, pull a cotton comforter up to my chin and slumber like a baby. There is no such thing as a bad night's sleep at the Villa Sumaya." read the entire article

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Dear Villa Sumaya friends,

I visited your lovely retreat earlier this month and it was a highlight of my trip.  I can truly say I've never stayed at a more peaceful,

beautiful place -- a heaven on earth.

Your staff were all so friendly!  Here are photos of those I met. 

Please tell them thanks again for making my visit so memorable.

Warm regards,

Ann Beier

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Hola Villa Sumaya,

We received so many "warnings" and raised eyebrows when we told people we were coming to Guatemala, you would think it was the most uncivilized thing to do. After 4 days on the lake, swimming, hiking and just lounging around, we realize that the only "uncivilized" thing is returning to Los Angeles.

Thank you,

Doug Jung dyanne Stempel

Los Angeles

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"Gracias por crear un lugar tan maravilloso como es Villa Sumaya! Muchas, muchas, muchissimas gracias por su atencion (Armando, Domingo y todos los empleados ) en especial los duenos, que nos sentimos como parte de la familia. Mis 30 anos les voy a recordar siempre.

Con mucho carino, "

Maria y Ronald Ravelo Los Angeles

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"Gracias! Gracias!

Truly a fantastic experience here @ the Villa & surrounding area. Many thanks to all of you for making our stay so pleasant! "

Michaels  McCullough

New Orleans

"Many thanks for a wonderful stay. You have created a real gem here on the lake shore - beautiful views, wonderful rooms and friendly and attentive service. The espresso machine is especially welcome. Thanks again for a marvelous time. "

Hugo Barwick

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"You have to live it to believe it!  We were looking for a simple, relaxing and beautiful vacation and we got it! 

Thanks Villa Sumaya."

Carol Jones, Portland, OR

Mariano y Mirna; quedamos encantados con tu isla polinesia en el Lago de Atitlan, referidos por amigos comun. Volveremos a estos volcanes y tu cama saborosa. Gracias por memorias inolvidables.

Los viajeros de Playa del Carmen y Akumal Mexico

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"...the perfect hideaway, an idyllic retreat...."

Lynn Hay, Tucson, AZ

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"The sheer beauty of the place is uplifting...the lake sparkling like a sea of diamonds, the volcanoes...the reeds swaying in their dark green dance..."

Gramm Inland, Arizona

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"What a lovely time we have had here in your beautiful hotel."

Marion Meyers, E. Sussex, England

"A place of natural beauty enhanced by the elegance of all that you are building."

- Ann & Bob Nunley

"Splendid spot!"

- Dr. Horst Jaritz

   Director Swiss Archeological Institute

   Cairo, Egypt

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