natural wonder
Lake Atitlan
A breathtaking volcanic lake surrounded by three towering volcanoes and traditional Mayan villages, often called the most beautiful lake in the world.
6 km · about 10 min drive
Sololá, Guatemala · North America
Santiago Atitlán is worth a stop: 15 minutes from San Pedro La Laguna, 6km from Lake Atitlan.
Santiago Atitlán is a town located in Sololá, Guatemala. With a population of 33,309, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, Santiago Atitlán sits in Guatemala. It's in the America/Guatemala time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Santiago Atitlán to your route.
Santiago Atitlán (Spanish pronunciation: [sanˈtjaɣo atiˈtlan], from Nahuatl atitlan, "at the water", in Tz'utujil Tz'ikin Jaay, "birdhouse") is a municipality in the Sololá department of Guatemala.
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Santiago Atitlán is located in Sololá, Guatemala, North America. The coordinates are 14.6382 latitude, -91.2290 longitude.
Santiago Atitlán has a population of approximately 33,309 people, making it a town in Guatemala.
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natural wonder
A breathtaking volcanic lake surrounded by three towering volcanoes and traditional Mayan villages, often called the most beautiful lake in the world.
6 km · about 10 min drive
landmark
A backpacker and artist hub on Lake Atitlán's shores beneath San Pedro Volcano, known for Spanish schools and Tz'utujil Maya culture.
8 km · about 15 min drive
landmark
Central America's largest indigenous market held every Thursday and Sunday, overflowing with textiles, masks, flowers, and Maya rituals.
36 km · about 40 min drive
scenic viewpoint
A 3,976 m stratovolcano near Antigua climbed overnight so hikers can camp on the ridge and watch neighbouring Volcán de Fuego erupt through the night: one of the most reliable live-eruption views on earth.
41 km · about 45 min drive
landmark
A UNESCO colonial city framed by volcanoes, filled with cobblestone streets, pastel-colored buildings, and stunning ruined churches.
54 km · about 65 min drive
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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