Perched on the edge of a vertiginous hillside above the shores of Lake Atitlán, this charming private home turned boutique hotel is one of Guatemala's loveliest places to stay. A three-hour drive from Guatemala City or a thrilling helicopter ride over the Guatemalan Highlands, the hotel has just 12 suites and a large, private three-bedroom villa with an infinity-edged pool and butler. Each room is decorated with jewel-bright stucco walls; local artefacts and Mayan masks, while floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows and private balconies frame the volcanic landscape.