Lake Atitlan is a magnificent lake in southwestern Guatemala, lying in the central highlands. It is said to be the deepest lake in Central America with a maximum depth of about 340 metres. The three cone-shaped volcanoes of Atitlan, Toliman, and San Pedro lie on the borders of the lake.
There are many reasons why Lake Atitlan remains a global attraction. On the shores of this lake are situated numerous villages that still have the Mayan culture.
As it is known to the rest of the world, the Atitlan Lake is very attractive. It stands out for its immense and picturesque setting, surrounded by mountains, volcanoes and wildflowers. According to German naturalist Alexander von Humboldt, it is ‘the most beautiful lake in the world’. In 1955, the region around the lake became a national park. Corn, onions, beans, squash, tomatoes, cucumbers and pitahaya fruit are the major crops in the area on which the indigenous people depend.