Regionen · Kapitel 6
Lago de Atitlán & Maya Villages
Alexander von Humboldt called it the "most beautiful lake in the world" — and he was right. The Lago de Atitlán, framed by three majestic volcanoes and surrounded by Maya villages in vibrant costumes, is Guatemala's spiritual heart and a place of surreal beauty.
4 Abschnitte in diesem Kapitel
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The Lake & Its Villages
The Lago de Atitlán is situated at an altitude of 1,562 m in a gigantic volcanic crater (caldera) that formed around 84…
~2 Min. Lesezeit
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Activities on the Lake
Climbing Volcano San Pedro The Volcán San Pedro (3,020 m) is the most popular volcano hike on the lake. Start in San Pe…
~2 Min. Lesezeit
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Chichicastenango
Chichicastenango — or simply "Chichi" — is located at an altitude of 2,070 m in the western highlands, about 1.5 hours…
~2 Min. Lesezeit
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Practical Information for Atitlán
Getting There Panajachel is the main gateway to the lake. From Antigua : Shuttle in 2.5–3h (about 10–15€). From Guatema…
~2 Min. Lesezeit
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