Lake Atitlan

Located in the southwest highlands of Guatemala, Lake Atitlan is nestled in a huge volcanic crater with three active volcanos on its shorelines and is considered the most beautiful lake in the world. The commercial town of Panajachel provides diverse shopping and restaurants and boat trips from the city, enabling exploration of the lakeside Mayan villages of Santa Catarina Palopo and San Juan La Laguna. In these colorful towns, coffee is grown and processed and winding hilly streets and churches provide insights of local culture and traditions.

(Special thanks to Estuardo Rodenas and Gate 1 Travel)