Lake Atitlan Guatemala Travel Guide | 90+ Countries with 3 Kids
Lake Atitlan is one of the most popular places to visit in Guatemala, and for good reason. Imagine a huge lake surrounded by volcanoes and dotted with traditional villages and small towns, each with their own personality.
Being that Lake Atitlan is easily accessible from the travel hub of Antigua, many travelers add a stay at the lake to their Guatemala trip.
You'll mingle with locals, backpackers, yogis and church groups on mission trips. You can choose to spend your time relaxing, hiking, volunteering, getting off the grid, hanging out with other foreigners, drinking a beer on the lake, cleansing your body and soul, or all of the above!
There are lots of things to do in Lake Atitlan, plus it’s perfect environment to get away from it all and simply relax. It's no surprise that people often end up staying around Lake Atitlan for much longer than expected.
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Viaje del Lago de Amatitlán, Guatemala - Travel of Lake of Amatitlán, Guatemala
The story goes that Carlos Dorión built
the fortress for his lover, although this
could never be proven. Because of
their relationship with Jorge Ubico's
wife, the residents express that the ex-
president celebrated in the place the
celebration of Fishing and the Mojarra - titular head of the city of Amatitlán-
Other residents of Amatitlán say that
the basement of the castle had tunnels
that were used to torture prisoners
during the presidency of Jorge Ubico,
so that there is paranormal activity in
the place.
La historia que Carlos Dorión construyó
La fortaleza para su amante, aunque esto
Nunca pudo ser probado. Porque
Su relación con Jorge Ubico
Esposa, los residentes expresan que el ex-
Presidente celebró en el lugar el
Celebración de la Pesca y el Mojarra
- titular de la ciudad de Amatitlán-
Otros residentes de Amatitlán dicen que
El sótano del castillo tenía túneles
Que se utilizaban para torturar presos
Durante la presidencia de Jorge Ubico,
De modo que hay actividad paranormal en
el lugar.
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Guatemala/Lake Atitlán (Beautiful) Part 8
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Guatemala/Lake Atitlán :
Lake Atitlán (Lago de Atitlán) is a large endorheic lake (one that does not flow to the sea) in the Guatemalan Highlands. Atitlan is recognized to be the deepest lake in Central America with maximum depth about 340 meters. The lake is shaped by deep escarpments which surround it and by three volcanoes on its southern flank. Lake Atitlan is further characterized by towns and villages of the Maya people. Lake Atitlán is about 50 kilometres (31 mi) west-northwest of Antigua. Lake Atitlán should not be confused with Lake Amatitlán. Lake Amatitlán is located about 65 kilometres (40 mi) southeast of Lake Atitlán and 16 kilometres (10 mi) southeast of Antigua. Lake Atitlán is much larger than Lake Amatitlán.
At the water is the meaning of Atitlan. It is a fusion of simple Nahuatl words that belies the complexity of the entity it identifies. German explorer Alexander von Humbolt is the earliest prominent foreigner generally quoted as calling it the most beautiful lake in the world.
The lake is volcanic in origin, filling an enormous caldera formed in an eruption 84,000 years ago. It is renowned as one of the most beautiful lakes in the world, and Aldous Huxley famously wrote of it: Lake Como, it seems to me, touches on the limit of permissibly picturesque, but Atitlán is Como with additional embellishments of several immense volcanoes. It really is too much of a good thing.The lake basin supports extensive coffee growth and a variety of farm crops, most notably corn. Other significant agricultural products include onions, beans, squash, tomatoes, cucumbers, garlic, chile verde, strawberries, avocados and pitahaya fruit. The lake itself is rich in animal life which provides a significant food source for the largely indigenous population.
Culture
The lake is surrounded by many villages, in which Maya culture is still prevalent and traditional dress is worn. The Maya people of Atitlán are predominantly Tz'utujil and Kaqchikel. During the Spanish conquest of the Americas, the Kaqchikel initially allied themselves with the invaders to defeat their historic enemies the Tz'utujil and Quiché Maya, but were themselves conquered and subdued when they refused to pay tribute to the Spanish.
Santiago Atitlán is the largest of the lakeside communities, and is noted for its worship of Maximón, an idol formed by the fusion of traditional Mayan deities, Catholic saints and conquistador legends. The institutionalized effigy of Maximón is under the control of a local religious brotherhood and resides in various houses of its membership during the course of a year, being most ceremonially moved in a grand procession during Semana Santa. Several towns in Guatemala have similar cults, most notably the cult of San Simón in Zunil.
While Maya culture is predominant in most lakeside communities, the largest town on the shores, Panajachel, has been overwhelmed over the years by tourists. It attracted many hippies in the 1960s, and although the war caused many foreigners to leave, the end of hostilities in 1996 saw visitor numbers boom again, and the town's economy is almost entirely reliant on tourism today.
Several Mayan archaeological sites have been found at the lake. Sambaj, located approximately 55 feet below the current lake level, appears to be from at least the pre-classic period.
There are remains of multiple groups of buildings, including one particular group of large buildings that are believed to be the city center.
A second site, Chiutinamit, where the remains of a city were found, was discovered by local fishermen who noticed what appeared to be a city underwater.During consequent investigations, pottery shards were recovered from the site by divers, which enabled the dating of the site to the late pre-classic period (600 B.C. - 250 A.D.).
A project titled Underwater archeology in the Lake Atitlán. Sambaj 2003 Guatemala was recently approved by the Government of Guatemala in cooperation with Fundación Albenga and the Lake Museum in Atitlán. Because of the concerns of a private organization as is the Lake Museum in Atitlán the need to start the exploration of the inland waters in Guatemala was analyzed.
There is no road that circles the lake. Communities are reached by boat or roads from the mountains that may have brief extensions along the shore. Santa Cruz La Laguna and Jaibalito can only be reached by boat. Santa Catarina Palopó and San Antonio Palopó are linked to Panajachel. Main places otherwise are Santa Clara La Laguna and San Pedro La Laguna in the West, Santiago Atitlán in the South, and San Lucas Tolimán in the East.Wikipedia
Guatemala Travel Guide - Unique & Marvelous Experience
Guatemala Travel Guide - Unique & Marvelous Experience
Guatemala is a small country (the size of Ohio) in the Central America region. It has borders to Mexico in the north/northwest, to Belize in the northeast, to Honduras in the southeast, to El Salvador in the south. It has a Pacific coastline to the southwest, and a tiny piece of Caribbean coastline to the east.
Guatemala has a rich and distinctive culture from the long mix of elements from Spain and the native Maya people. This diverse history and the natural beauty of the land have created a destination rich in interesting and scenic sites. The climate in the Central and Western Highlands is generally mild. It can get cool at night even in the summers.
In its territory there are fascinating Mayan archaeological sites (Tikal in the Peten, Quiriguá in Izabal, Iximche in Tecpan Chimaltenango and Guatemala City). Natural attractions include locations such as Lake Atitlan and Semuc Champey. Historical tourism includes the colonial city of Antigua Guatemala, which is recognized as a UNESCO Cultural Heritage site.
There is a strong interest within the international community for archaeological sites like the city of Tikal. To note, Tikal was built and inhabited in a period where the culture had its greatest literary and artistic expression, and was ruled by a dynasty of 16 kings. The Maya of Tikal built many temples, a ball park, altars and stelae in high and low relief.
Guatemala is visited for its archaeological sites, pre-Hispanic cities as well as tourist-religious centers like the Basilica of Esquipulas in the city of Esquipulas, and the beaches on the Pacific and Atlantic coasts of Guatemala. Other tourist destinations are the national parks and other protected areas such as the Maya Biosphere Reserve.
Regions & Cities of Guatemala :
Central Highlands
around Guatemala City, stretching north to the border with Petén region.
Western Highlands
Lake Atitlan and many modern Maya villages
Caribbean Coast
hot and steamy, beaches, and boat access to and from Belize
Petén
hot, jungle region in the north with the most impressive ancient Maya ruins
Pacific Highlands
steamy highlands going down to the Pacific beaches
Guatemala City — Capital and largest city with many amenities
Antigua Guatemala — Colonial Spanish capital of Central America, a World Heritage site, and the most popular among tourists
Flores — Island capital of Petén, good starting point to access Mayan ruins of Tikal.
Melchor de Mencos — Border town which is the main crossing point to Belize
Panajachel — Gateway to Lake Atitlán, a beautiful and busy tourist area
Puerto Barrios — Caribbean seaport with speedboats to and from Belize
Puerto San José — Pacific seaport
Quetzaltenango — Second largest city, in the western highlands. Commonly called Xela.
Sayaxché — River gateway in Petén
Coban — Town with a rich culture and a great launching point to travel to Semuc Champay
Lake Atitlán — Beautiful lake region in the mountains surrounded by many picturesque villages and volcanoes
Monterrico — The beach closest to Guatemala City and Antigua, volcanic sand.
Semuc Champey — Stunning natural monument in the heart of the Mayan world, located about 11 km from the town of Lanquín.
Rio Dulce — Known as a ‘one of a kind’ ecological and cultural heritage for humanity, and home of one of the largest bridges in Central America, the area surrounding this emerald Sweet River has many sites to see and things to do.
A lot to see in Guatemala such as :
Tikal
Lake Atitlán
Semuc Champey
Pacaya
Dulce River
Acatenango
Tikal Temple I
Lake Petén Itzá
Volcán San Pedro
Volcán de Fuego
Volcán de Agua
Arco de Santa Catalina
Iximche
Tikal Temple IV
Iglesia de La Merced, Antigua Guatemala
National Palace
Volcán Tajumulco
Castle of San Felipe de Lara
Flores Island (Guatemala)
Volcán Tolimán
Santa María
Volcán Atitlán
Iglesia y Convento de las Capuchinas, Antigua Guatemala
La Aurora Zoo
Xetulul Theme Park
Tikal Temple II
Lachuá Lake
Chicabal Lake
Cathedral of Guatemala City
Kaminaljuyu
Santiaguito
Antigua Guatemala Cathedral
Topoxte
Maya Biosphere Reserve
Biotopo del Quetzal
Takalik Abaj
Lake Amatitlán
Museo Popol Vuh
Mundo Petapa
Central Park
Mundo Perdido, Tikal
Auto Safari Chapin
Museo Nacional de Arqueología y Etnología
Nakum
Yaxhá Lake
Chichicastenango Market
Petexbatún Lake
Grutas de Lanquín
Monasterio de Santo Domingo, Antigua Guatemala
Tikal Temple V Pyramid
Guatemala is well know as a tourist destination because of the variety of places you can enjoy while you are visiting Guatemala. Through a series of videos we will try to show you recommended places to visit in Guatemala
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VOLCÁN PACAYA: Cocinando con Lava en Guatemala?! | Life of Alejo
Parque Nacional Volcán de Pacaya
Escuintla, Guatemala
El Volcán Pacaya es considerado por muchos como el Volcán más Peligroso de Guatemala por varios motivos. Descubre por qué y vivamos la experiencia de subir el Volcán Pacaya y cocinemos malvas con el calor del Volcán!!!
Subir el Volcán Pacaya se ha vuelto una de las atracciones turísticas más grandes en Guatemala y con toda razón! Una experiencia increíble! Como siempre, GRANDE GUATE!
GRACIAS a ser un excelente host y a por acompañarme en esta gran aventura, tan sólo minutos afuera de la Ciudad de Guatemala! Eres lo máximo, una gran persona y gran guía/conocedora de tu país!
VOLCAN PACAYA:
Tours desde Antigua Guatemala (más barato) y desde la Ciudad de Guatemala
Precio: 8-15 USD (desde Antigua)
Entrada al Parque/Volcán no incluida
TIPS:
- Compra un palo para caminar de los niños (5Q = menos de $1 USD)
- Trae un abrigo/jacket para la cima
- Efectivo
- Trae una camara, la vas a necesitar! :)
Ya visitaste el Volcan Pacaya? Si no, qué estás esperando?! Si tienes otros secretos de Guatemala, tienes que contarme, y vamos a visitarlos!
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Backpacking Guatemala - Lake Atitlan - San Marcos La Laguna
Hey Stephen Here!
Sabrina and I have arrived in the small village of San Marcos La Laguna, along the north shore of Lake Atitlan. San Marcos is a laid back, chill place to relax and enjoy amazing vibes, coffee and conversation. The people are incredible friendly and the food is AMAZING.
Casa Kaktus - Santa Cruz La Laguna - Lake Atitlan -
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