The most beautiful trips around Lake Atitlán
The best around Lake Atitlán
Lake Atitlán is one of the most visited places in Guatemala. No wonder – it's a beautiful lake surrounded by high volcanoes. In addition, striking Indian villages and colorful markets in the surrounding towns. Here you can undertake several beautiful ascents to volcanoes, walks around the lake or cruises on the lake.
The ascent to volcano San Pedro
King's view of Lake Atitlan
The most accessible volcano near Lake Atitlan is San Pedro (3,020 m asl) monumentally towering above the town with the same name. The ascent to volcano through the wet jungle is pretty exhausting. Fortunately, it is spiced with a beautiful top view of the guatemalan volcanoes ridges and azure lake Atitlan deep down. You do not have to be very lucky to see a volcano smoking on the horizon. continue reading
Visit of Santiago Atitlan
Town in between volcanoes
Right by the largest cove on Lake Atitlan there is a busy town with great views of San Pedro volcano. It is also the entry point to the entire area for most tourists. Mornings are unforgettable here, because the whole lake and surrounding volcanoes are lighting gradually. Also local colorful markets are worth a visit. continue reading
Hike San Pedro - San Marcos
Walk along the western shore of lake
The easiest way how to get to know the life on Lake Atitlán is to walk along the shore and visit local villages. Along the way there are beautiful views of the lake and the surrounding volcanoes. It is ideal to go back by boat and thereby enjoy a cruise on the lake. continue reading
Visit of San Pedro la Laguna
Town below the volcano
San Pedro la Laguna is a small colorful town situated on the slope above the lake. There are now two ports operating the lines Panajechal and Santiago Atitlan. It is absolutely perfect as a basis to the volcano San Pedro and a walk along the lake. In addition, most local guest houses have a balcony with stunning views of the lake and surrounding volcanoes. What else could you wish. continue reading
Cruise Santiago - San Pedro
On the lake along volcano San Pedro
Ship transportation between Santiago and San Pedro is still more common than along the road at the southern foot of the volcano San Pedro. Moreover, it is also quite nice cruise with views of the mighty cone of San Pedro. Considering that the sail is just on the lake, there are sometimes quite large waves. continue reading
