Lake Atitlan Tours & Holidays
Lake Atitlan Small Group Tours & Tailor-Made Holidays
The deepest lake in Central America, Lake Atitlan occupies an ancient volcanic caldera in the heart of the Guatemalan Highlands. Considered by many to be one of the most beautiful in the Americas, estimates put its maximum depth at 340m, the deep escarpments and volcanic peaks encircling it add to its immense mystery and appeal. The rich volcanic soil that surrounds the lake is littered with farms and indigenous communities that still cling to the traditions of the area's rich Mayan heritage. ...
The deepest lake in Central America, Lake Atitlan occupies an ancient volcanic caldera in the heart of the Guatemalan Highlands. Considered by many to be one of the most beautiful in the Americas, estimates put its maximum depth at 340m, the deep escarpments and volcanic peaks encircling it add to its immense mystery and appeal. The rich volcanic soil that surrounds the lake is littered with farms and indigenous communities that still cling to the traditions of the area's rich Mayan heritage. The lake's name translates from the Mayan as 'the place where the rainbow gets its colours', a fitting description for a setting that is amongst the most breathtaking in the region.