
Lake Atitlán


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

landing for the visitors

coming into town

family walking

the church in Santiago de Atitlán

clothed statues in the church


women at the market

woman sewing

street activity

colorful clothing

man's clothing

