Lago de Atitlán, Volcanic crater lake in Sololá Department, Guatemala.
Lake Atitlán spans 130 square kilometers at 1,562 meters elevation, surrounded by three volcanoes: San Pedro, Tolimán, and Atitlán.
The lake basin formed through a massive volcanic eruption 84,000 years ago, creating a caldera that subsequently filled with water to reach depths of 340 meters.
The indigenous Tz'utujil and Kaqchikel communities maintain their traditions through textile production, local markets, and spiritual ceremonies around the lake.
Towns like Panajachel, San Pedro La Laguna, and Santiago Atitlán offer accommodations, restaurants, boat transportation, and access to hiking trails near the water.
Lake Atitlán functions as an endorheic basin, meaning water flows in through rivers but does not drain into any ocean, creating a closed ecological system.
Location: Sololá Department
Elevation above the sea: 1,562 m
Website: https://atitlan.gt
GPS coordinates: 14.70000,-91.20000
Latest update: June 2, 2025 14:45
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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