A short distance from Antigua, Guatemala, lies Lake Atitlan (known
locally as Lago de Atitlán). The large lake is surrounded by three
volcanoes: Volcán Atitlán, Volcán San Pedro and Volcán Tolimán. Lake
Atitlan is an endorheic lake, meaning it doesn’t flow into a sea. The
area surrounding Lake Atitlan is home to many small villages, the people
of which practice Mayan culture and wear traditional Mayan dress to
this day. There are also a number of Mayan archeological sites in and
around the lake. For tourists, the best places to stay are in Antigua,
or the town of Panajachel which is on the lake’s shore. A variety of
accommodations can be found in either town. Visitors can trek up the
volcanoes, enjoy a boat trip on the lake, and visit the nearby Atitlan
Butterfly Sanctuary.
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