6105 Travel Guide

Lake Atitlán is Guatemala's most magnificent and one of Central America's most beautiful lakes. A massive volcanic caldera lake at ~1,563 m elevation surrounded by three majestic volcanoes and over a dozen indigenous Maya villages — "the most beautiful lake in the world." About 130 km² and ~340 m deep. Emerald-blue water with three volcanoes (Atitlán 3,537 m, Tolimán 3,158 m). Over a dozen indigenous villages — Panajachel (main hub), San Marcos (hippie/yoga), San Juan (traditional Maya weaving). Boats (lanchas) connect villages. Visiting for Maya culture by the volcanic lake is an intoxicating Guatemala experience.