Santa Catarina Palopó, Guatemala
Dining guide
Casa Palopó Dining Guide
Palopó 6.8 is the house Relais table; Kinnik is open-fire cooking at the lake, reached by funicular. A Hotel Life names Jorge Peralta at Kinnik. An older Relais announcement named Marcela Jongezoon Bosch at 6.8. Confirm who is in the kitchen. Meals are extra. Guests can buy breakfast in. Reserve 6.8 or Kinnik when you book the room. Do not assume the dock table is the house table.
Before you book dinner
- 6.8 Palopó serves breakfast (7-10:30am), lunch (12-3pm), and dinner (6-10pm).
- The Terrace Lounge serves drinks and tapas from 11:00am to 11:00pm.
- Private candlelit dinners can be arranged on the secluded lower pool terrace.
6.8 Palopó Restaurant
Contemporary Guatemalan fine dining & Mayan highland flavors
Serving elevated Guatemalan gastronomy, cardamom-infused dishes, fresh lake trout, and regional highland coffees daily from 7:00am to 10:00pm.
Full guide →The Terrace Lounge & Bar
Artisanal Ron Zacapa rums, craft cocktails & small plates
Serving vintage Guatemalan rum tastings, bespoke cocktails, and sunset tapas from 11:00am until 11:00pm daily.
Full guide →Casa Palopó dining FAQ
- What is 6.8 Palopó Restaurant?
- It is the hotel’s fine dining restaurant serving contemporary Guatemalan cuisine inspired by Mayan heritage.
- What are the dining hours for 6.8 Palopó?
- The restaurant is open daily for breakfast (7-10:30am), lunch (12-3pm), and dinner (6-10pm).
- Is Ron Zacapa rum served?
- Yes, the lounge specializes in tastings of world-famous aged Guatemalan Ron Zacapa Centenario rums.
- Can non-residents dine at the restaurant?
- Yes, external visitors are welcome with advance reservations.
Reviewed by Hotel Flock · Last updated September 2026