THE MOST MAGICAL LAKE ON EARTH
Never in your wildest dreams would you think to find, hidden in the picturesque highlands of Guatemala, a massive lake surrounded with beautiful seductive mountains, sacred volcanoes from the mayan myths and mysterious healing properties that make this lake a worthy contestant of a place in today’s top wonders of the world.
“THE MOST BEAUTIFUL LAKE IN THE WORLD”
– German Explorer Alexander Von Humboldt
Between 1799 and 1804, Humboldt travelled extensively in Latin America
WHERE IS LAKE ATITLAN GUATEMALA?
Nearest airport is in Guatemala City
Time from Guatemala City: 3 hours (+/- 30min)
Time from Antigua Guatemala: 2:30min (+/- 30min)
lake atitlan climate
RAINY SEASON
It rains from June to October.
BEST TIME TO VISIT
Next week!
Even if its rainy season, its beautiful at the lake.
DID YOU KNOW?
The most recent volcanic activity at the lake was about 1.8 million years ago. This volcanic natural beauty culminated in the formation of the present lake caldera, creating the deepest lake in Central America.
A TRUE HISTORICAL PLACE
Where else are you going to find a secret lake with an underwater Mayan ritual city? Watch the trailer of the documentary released by NatGeo called “Mayan Blue”.
The 2012 documentary made it famous and it is now know as the “Mayan Atlantis”. The first underwater exploration in Central America had its difficulties, but it was worth it.
They discovered 3 underwater islands for mayan rituals showing the possible role of Lake Atitlán Guatemala in the Mayan mythology. This is a perfect match with the 3 sacred volcanos and 3 stars over the lake in the Orion constellation that represent “Home”.
*The number 3 has always been relatad with the creation of the worlds.
MYSTERIOUSLY UNIQUE
You’re going to love this…. there are very few places in the world with a cloud forest, this magical lake is one of them. The cloudy forest is at the top of the San Pedro volcano and is home of the threatened species bird, ‘The Horned Guan’ [Oreophasis derbianus].
A TRUE HISTORICAL PLACE
It is a place that combines cultural tourism with eco-tourism in a laid-back vacation setting. It’s surrounded by many villages in which diverse Mayan culture is still prevalent and traditional dress is worn.
*Spanish: Lago de Atitlán [atiˈtlan]
“ATITLAN IS [LAKE] COMO WITH ADDITIONAL EMBELLISHMENTS OF SEVERAL IMMENSE VOLCANOES. IT REALLY IS TOO MUCH OF A GOOD THING.”
– English novelist Aldous Huxley
Famously wrote it in his 1934 travel book Beyond the Mexique Bay.
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Forget Disney and their stupid long ass lines, Guatemala is the new Disney for adventurous travelers.
Never in your wildest dreams would you think to find, hidden in the picturesque highlands of Guatemala, a massive lake surrounded with beautiful seductive mountains, sacred volcanoes from the mayan myths and mysterious healing properties that make this lake a worthy contestant of a place in today’s top wonders of the world.
At least 3 days… but 90% of travelers stay longer.
Yes, its very safe. Just make sure to take a tuktuk (Guatemala’s UberX) at night to avoid the local drunks on the streets.
Can you swim in Lake Atitlan?
Yes, just shower after.
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PS: Honestly, if you’re looking to slow down and take a much deserved break from the fast-paced world, this is the perfect place. You can either go to a bland and cliché “touristy” destination oooooor you can indulge in a authentic new experience that definitely gives you a sense of place.
P.P.S. Perfect for solo travelers, family vacations during holidays or a romantic getaway. The memories (and Instagram photos) made from this one-of-a-kind destination are something that money cannot buy.
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