San Marcos La Laguna, Lakeside municipality in Sololá Department, Guatemala.
San Marcos La Laguna lies at 1,460 meters elevation on the western shore of Lake Atitlán, surrounded by three distinct volcanoes in Guatemala.
The settlement evolved from a traditional Mayan community to become an established municipality, maintaining strong connections to its Kaqchikel-speaking indigenous roots.
The local population of 2,200 residents preserves Mayan traditions through regular ceremonies, markets, and community gatherings at the outdoor amphitheater.
Visitors can reach San Marcos La Laguna by boat services from Panajachel or via the narrow road connecting the different lake communities.
The municipality hosts 43 power generation facilities in its vicinity, including hydroelectric, biomass, and oil-based plants serving the regional energy needs.
Location: Sololá Department
Elevation above the sea: 1,460 m
Shares border with: Santa Lucía Utatlán, Santa Cruz La Laguna, Lago de Atitlán, San Pablo La Laguna
GPS coordinates: 14.72483,-91.25888
Latest update: March 14, 2025 01:15
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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