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Two Volcanoes, Lake Atitlan, Guatemala

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Overview

Lago de Atitl谩n leaves even the most seasoned travelers marveling. Fishers ply the lake's aquamarine surface. Fertile hills dot the landscape, and over everything looms the volcanoes, permeating the entire area with unique and striking beauty. It never looks the same twice. No wonder many have fallen in love with the place and made their homes here.

Attractions

Must-see attractions

  • Reserva Natural Atitl谩n

    Reserva Natural Atitl谩n

    Panajachel

    A former coffee plantation being reclaimed by natural vegetation, this reserve is 200m past the Hotel Atitl谩n on the northern outskirts of town. It makes鈥

  • La Galer铆a

    La Galer铆a

    Panajachel

    Overflowing with art by Guatemalan painters and sculptors, this gallery functions as both an exhibit space and cultural center, hosting lectures, films鈥

  • Casa Cakchiquel

    Casa Cakchiquel

    Panajachel

    Pana's cultural center started life as one of the first hotels on the lake, built by a Swedish countess in 1948. Now it holds a radio station, Japanese鈥

  • Iximch茅 Archaeological Site

    Iximch茅 Archaeological Site

    Lago de Atitl谩n

    The remnants of the Kaqchiquels鈥 15th-century capital stand some 15km due east of Lago de Atitla虂n. The 鈥榩alaces鈥 and temples uncovered here are modest in鈥

  • Museo Lacustre Atitl谩n

    Museo Lacustre Atitl谩n

    Panajachel

    Inside the Hotel Posada de Don Rodrigo, this museum has displays on the history of the Atitl谩n region and the volcanic eruptions that created its鈥

  • Museo Tz'unun 'Ya

    Museo Tz'unun 'Ya

    San Pedro La Laguna

    This museum focuses on the history of the Tz'utujil people and geology of the region, with a film on the formation of the lake and an interesting gallery鈥

  • Iglesia San Francisco

    Iglesia San Francisco

    Panajachel

    The colonial-era church is the heart of old Panajachel. Its extremely broad stone facade, with four tiers of windows between double columns, resembles a鈥

  • Cerro Tzankujil

    Cerro Tzankujil

    San Marcos La Laguna

    This nature reserve is on a sacred hill west of San Marcos village. Well-maintained pebbly trails lead to swimming areas with shelters by the bank and a鈥

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