Few of us can claim to have studied the Lake Atitlan in Guatemala, place the Lonely Planet travel guide describes as "the closest thing to Eden on Earth." But in the absence of a rotation around the lake, this article will give you an idea of the wonders of one of the most beautiful regions in the world. Use it to help you choose your next vacation, or at least some false stories travel well when you Talk to your friends!
Getting there
Easy access to the lake is about two and half hours drive from Guatemala City and Antigua. Most arrive in the city's main lake, Panajachel and stay in a hotel there, or boat to other hotels on the lake. Panajachel is easy to reach, and can take care of a tour that offers door to door between Panajachel and Antigua and Guatemala City.
Rainbows in the shower
Keep in place 1560 meters (5100 feet) above sea level by a natural dam of volcanic origin, offers an ideal climate. It is never uncomfortably hot or cold. The rainy season from May to October, but the sun does not shine one day almost all. The word "Atitlan" is a Mayan word meaning "where the rainbow gets its colors" and in the rainy season, you're sure to see some colorful arches rising gracefully above the lake.
Visit the city by boat Lakeside
There is no road that encircles the lake, so visitors will have to settle for second best solution, take a boat on the calm waters of one of the cities that sit along its banks. There are 11 communities around Lake Atitlan (Panajachel below), and visitors will have a variety of places and experiences to choose from. Munching on hummus coffee Sunfish retired hippie in San Marcos, or partying into the wee hours in San Pedro, Lake Atitlan has something to entertain you. If you want to overcome the language, many Spanish language schools based in San Pedro for you to choose.
Visit volcanoes
Lake Atitlan is the result of volcanic activity in the country after the fall of 84 thousand years ago, and then the volcanic activity in the region is to build the three active volcanoes that dominate the skyline around the lake. All can be visited by the countries surrounding the lake.
The highest of three volcanoes, Atitlan, is dominated by a magnificent lake, with which it shares its name. Atitlan summit will take about 8 hours to reach, reward is a breathtaking view of the world's most beautiful lake in Guatemala and the Pacific coast. Perhaps the most photographed of all the volcanoes of Guatemala, San Pedro, a beautiful cone seems to rise from the waters of Lake Atitlan. Hiking to the summit takes about 4 hours, and although the visitors can be spectacular views due to heavy vegetation at the summit,Crater is a haven for rare species occurred in plants and animals. Together, Atitlan and San Pedro, forming a natural dam holding Lake Atitlan, Toliman volcano in third place, has its own delights to offer. A small group of rare horned Guans shows a forest near the summit, hikers need to plan your camping out is a good chance of sighting the birds.
Knowing the local
The lake basin supports a wide range of agricultural products like coffee, which provides a large indigenous population of the area. Mayan culture, the tradition is still strong and many people are seen in traditional dress. Many humanitarian organizations, which are based outside the main towns of Panajachel and San Pedro, offers to visitors who want to commit to a couple of weeks visiting the communities and assist in various projects.
Meet the locals
The lake basin supports a wide range of agricultural products like coffee, which has a large aboriginal population in the region. The Mayan culture, the tradition remains strong and many people are in traditional costume. Many humanitarian organizations, which are outside the main cities of Panajachel and San Pedro, offers visitors who want to participate in a couple of weeks visiting communities and assist in various projects.
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