Lake Atitlán
Atitlán the volcano
Atitlán the lake
Lake Atitlán, lake in southwestern Guatemala, one of the most picturesque in Central America. With a length of 26 km (16 mi) and a width of 18 km (11 mi), it occupies the crater of an extinct volcano 300 m (1,000 ft) deep and has no visible outlet. The inactive volcano, Atitlán, with an altitude of 3,537 m (11,604 ft), is situated on the southern shore of the lake.
the excursion boat
lake navigation
Photos from 2011 the Lake San Antonio Palopo
landing for the visitors
coming into town
Maplas Sojuel (left), a Maya prophet and rainmaker
the church in Santiago de Atitlán
clothed statues in the church
More Photos of Santiago de Atitlán
women at the market
woman sewing
street activity
colorful clothing
man's clothing
washing at the lake
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