Lake Atitlán, lake in southwestern Guatemala, one of the most picturesque in Central America. With a length of 26 km (16 mi) and a width of 18 km (11 mi), it occupies the crater of an extinct volcano 300 m (1,000 ft) deep and has no visible outlet. The inactive volcano, Atitlán, with an altitude of 3,537 m (11,604 ft), is situated on the southern shore of the lake.

the excursion boat

lake navigation

Photos from 2011    the Lake    San Antonio Palopo

landing for the visitors

coming into town

Maplas Sojuel (left), a Maya prophet and rainmaker

the church in Santiago de Atitlán

clothed statues in the church

More Photos of Santiago de Atitlán

women at the market

woman sewing

street activity

colorful clothing

man's clothing

washing at the lake

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