Lake Atitlán

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Lake Atitlán is a lake in the Guatemalan Highlands of the Sierra Madre mountain range. It is in the Sololá Department of southwestern Guatemala. It is the deepest lake in Central America. ()

Local name: Lago de Atitlán Area: 50.23 mi²Maximum depth: 1115 ftElevation: 5105 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 14°40'0"N, 91°11'60"W

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Lake Atitlán – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Volcán San Pedro, San Juan Comalapa, Volcán Tolimán, La Galeria.

4.4 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano
Volcán San Pedro, San Pedro la Laguna
113 min walk • Volcán San Pedro is a 3,020-metre stratovolcano on the shores of Lago de Atitlán, in the Sololá Department of southern Guatemala. At its base is the village of San Pedro La Laguna.
6 miNE
Area
San Juan Comalapa, Panajachel
152 min walk • Nestled in the highlands of Guatemala, San Juan Comalapa is a vibrant tapestry of culture and tradition, often referred to as the "Florence of America" due to its rich artistic heritage. This area, located within the city of Panajachel, is renowned for its community of...
3.8 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Volcán Tolimán
96 min walk • Tolimán is a stratovolcano in Guatemala, on the southern shores of Lake Atitlán. The volcano has an elevation of 3,158 m and was formed near the southern margin of the Pleistocene Atitlán III caldera.
5.8 miNE
14°44'24"N • 91°9'24"W
La Galeria, Panajachel
149 min walk • Art gallery, Specialty museum, Shopping
5.1 miN
Locality
Santa Cruz la Laguna
130 min walk • Santa Cruz La Laguna is a municipality located on the northern shore of Lago de Atitlán in the Sololá department of Guatemala. It consists of the villages of Santa Cruz La Laguna and Tzununá as well as four smaller villages.
2.7 miSW
Locality
Santiago Atitlán
69 min walk • One of the main attractions in Santiago Atitlán is the bustling local market, where visitors can browse through a colorful array of traditional textiles, handicrafts, and fresh produce. The market provides a fascinating glimpse into the daily life of the indigenous...
5.6 miNW
Village
San Marcos La Laguna
143 min walk • One of the main draws of San Marcos La Laguna is its breathtaking views of the surrounding volcanic landscape and the crystal-clear waters of Lake Atitlán. Visitors can take leisurely strolls along the waterfront, hike up to the nearby hills for panoramic vistas, or...
5.8 miNE
Locality
Santa Catarina Palopo
147 min walk • Santa Catarina Palopó is a municipality in the Sololá department of Guatemala. The municipality is located on the shores of Lake Atitlán, approximately 3 miles South-Southeast of Panajachel, a popular tourist destination. To the East-Southeast is San Antonio Palopó.
5.7 miE
Locality
San Antonio Palopo
147 min walk • San Antonio Palopó is a municipality in the Sololá Department of Guatemala. The village is on the eastern shore of Lake Atitlán. The lowest elevation is 1,562 metres at the shoreline. The people of the region are Cakchiquel Maya with a distinctive style of clothing. The patron saint of the village is St. Anthony of Padua.
4.4 miSE
Locality
San Lucas Tolimán
113 min walk • One of the main attractions in San Lucas Tolimán is the opportunity to explore the traditional Mayan culture that still thrives in the region. Visitors can wander through the town's colorful streets and visit the local markets, where artisans sell their handmade...