Santiago Atitlán, Lakeside municipality in Sololá Department, Guatemala.
Santiago Atitlán rests at 1,605 meters elevation between Volcán San Pedro and Volcán Toliman, making it the largest settlement on Lake Atitlán's southwestern shore.
Spanish colonizers established Santiago Atitlán in 1524, transforming it from its original role as the central city of the Tz'utujil Maya civilization.
The Cojolya Weaving Center exhibits traditional backstrap-loom techniques, where local women create intricate textiles following centuries-old Tz'utujil patterns and methods.
Regular boat services connect Santiago Atitlán to Panajachel and other lake communities, with journeys taking approximately 25 minutes across Lake Atitlán's waters.
The figure of Maximón receives visitors throughout the year in different local homes, representing a connection between Maya spiritual beliefs and Catholic traditions.
Location: Sololá Department
Inception: 1524
Elevation above the sea: 1,605 m
Shares border with: Lago de Atitlán, San Pedro La Laguna, Chicacao, Santa Bárbara, San Lucas Tolimán
Website: https://munisantiagoatitlan.gob.gt
GPS coordinates: 14.63855,-91.22992
Latest update: March 11, 2025 21:59
Guatemala offers Maya ruins, volcanoes and colonial buildings for photographers. The landscape features lakes, rainforests and beaches. Cities display Spanish architecture and indigenous markets.
Guatemala offers diverse settings for photography. Maya temples emerge from rainforests, while lakes mirror volcanoes. Colonial cities display painted facades and cobblestone streets. Nature reserves, thermal springs, and caves add to the photographic range of the country.
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