Lake Atitlán

"Atitlán" means place of a lot of water. The very special deep blue color of the lake is the consequence of its great depth and transparency. It was formed by a volcanic caldera. Three volcanoes surround it: Toliman, San Pedro and Atitlán. It is possible to climb all of them. Many colorful villages surround Lake Atitlán. Each village is identified by a dress design that is unique in color and pattern. Panajachel is the most important village of the area, and therefore most of the hotels, restaurants, and stores are located there. Many of the surrounding villages can be visited by boat.