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Atitlan by Boat

Huracan - one of the many public boats called lanchas that service the villages around Lake Atitlan
"Huracan" - one of the many public boats called lanchas that service the villages around Lake Atitlan
The lanchas are cheap, but ask a local about the price before boarding then hand over exact change
The lanchas are cheap, but ask a local about the price before boarding then hand over exact change
The price varies depending on the distance traveled, but tourists should not pay inflated rates
The price varies depending on the distance traveled, but tourists should not pay inflated rates
The public boats are the best way to get around Lake Atitlan
The public boats are the best way to get around Lake Atitlan
Boats for villages on the north shore of the lake all the way to San Pedro leave from the west side of Panajachel
Boats for villages on the north shore of the lake all the way to San Pedro leave from the west side of Panajachel
With no outlet, the lake level is currently very high, drowning some of the trees that were along the shore
With no outlet, the lake level is currently very high, drowning some of the trees that were along the shore
Transboroador Maya El Atitlan, a vehicle transporter of Lake Atitlan
Transboroador Maya El Atitlan, a vehicle transporter of Lake Atitlan
Cloud buildup behind Volcán Tolimán (3158m/10361ft)  Lake Atitlan
Cloud buildup behind Volcán Tolimán (3158m/10361ft) Lake Atitlan
La Riviera de Atitlán just to the west of Panajachel, the only highrises on Lake Atitlan
La Riviera de Atitlán just to the west of Panajachel, the only highrises on Lake Atitlan
La Riviera de Atitlán - in German, this is called a Bausünde (architectural sin)
La Riviera de Atitlán - in German, this is called a "Bausünde" (architectural sin)
Leaving Panajachel westbound by lancha along the north shore of Lago de Atitlán
Leaving Panajachel westbound by lancha along the north shore of Lago de Atitlán
Lake Atitlán is large, measuring 50 square miles
Lake Atitlán is large, measuring 50 square miles
Lake Atitlan was formed 84,000 years ago in the caldera of a giant ancient volcano
Lake Atitlan was formed 84,000 years ago in the caldera of a giant ancient volcano
From its steep sides, the waters of Lake Atitlan plunge to a depth of 340m (1148 ft)
From its steep sides, the waters of Lake Atitlan plunge to a depth of 340m (1148 ft)
Laguna Lodge - one of many beautiful lakeside hotels accessible only by boat
Laguna Lodge - one of many beautiful lakeside hotels accessible only by boat
Many of the places along the lakeshore have traditional thatched roofs
Many of the places along the lakeshore have traditional thatched roofs
Set in the Guatemalan Highlands, the lake almost a mile above sea level
Set in the Guatemalan Highlands, the lake almost a mile above sea level
Santa Cruz La Laguna sitting well above the lakeshore
Santa Cruz La Laguna sitting well above the lakeshore
Colorful houses along the north shore of Lake Atitlan
Colorful houses along the north shore of Lake Atitlan
A kayaker near Santa Cruz, Lago de Atitlán
A kayaker near Santa Cruz, Lago de Atitlán
The lakeshore by Santa Cruz De Laguna
The lakeshore by Santa Cruz De Laguna
Boathouse door painted with Atitlan Arts
Boathouse door painted with Atitlan Arts
Private villa with a beautiful garden near Santa Cruz
Private villa with a beautiful garden near Santa Cruz
Volcán San Pedro (3020m/9908ft) is the oldest of the lake's three major volcanoes and has been dormant for around 40,000 years
Volcán San Pedro (3020m/9908ft) is the oldest of the lake's three major volcanoes and has been dormant for around 40,000 years
A lancha prepares to dock at Santa Cruz La Laguna
A lancha prepares to dock at Santa Cruz La Laguna
The dock at Santa Cruz La Laguna, a good place to stop to see a less-touristy village
The dock at Santa Cruz La Laguna, a good place to stop to see a less-touristy village
Hotel Islaverde, just to the west of the Santa Cruz dock
Hotel Islaverde, just to the west of the Santa Cruz dock
The cabins of Islaverde set precariously in a gully
The cabins of Islaverde set precariously in a gully
Guatemala's rich and famous as well as many foreigners have property around Lake Atitlan
Guatemala's rich and famous as well as many foreigners have property around Lake Atitlan
Dock with a thatched shelter at the base of a path leading up the hillside
Dock with a thatched shelter at the base of a path leading up the hillside
La Casa del Mundo Hotel, Lago de Atitlán
La Casa del Mundo Hotel, Lago de Atitlán
The pretty cliffside Casa del Mundo Hotel, Jaibalito
The pretty cliffside Casa del Mundo Hotel, Jaibalito
They look like they have great lake views from their large terraces...I might need to try this place
They look like they have great lake views from their large terraces...I might need to try this place
Jaibalito, Guatemala
Jaibalito, Guatemala
If don't want the busy scene of the major lake towns, these north shore resorts are a great idea
If don't want the busy scene of the major lake towns, these north shore resorts are a great idea
Club Ven Acá, Jaibalito, Lago de Atitlán
Club Ven Acá, Jaibalito, Lago de Atitlán
Another secluded guesthouse on the north shore of Lake Atitlan
Another secluded guesthouse on the north shore of Lake Atitlan
Jaibalito, Lago de Atitlán
Jaibalito, Lago de Atitlán
...couldn't find the name of this one...
...couldn't find the name of this one...
Lakeside homes just to the west of Jaibalito
Lakeside homes just to the west of Jaibalito
A large place near Jaibalito
A large place near Jaibalito
It's sometimes difficult to decide if it's a small hotel or a large villa
It's sometimes difficult to decide if it's a small hotel or a large villa
From this view, it looks like there is a third summit between Tolíman and Volcan Atitlán
From this view, it looks like there is a third summit between Tolíman and Volcan Atitlán
Villa with a view on the point just to the east of Tzununa
Villa with a view on the point just to the east of Tzununa
Villa with a view on the point just to the east of Tzununa
Villa with a view on the point just to the east of Tzununa
Stone garden along the lakeshore
Stone garden along the lakeshore
Tzununa, Guatemala
Tzununa, Guatemala
The next hillside village comes into view - Tzununa, Guatemala
The next hillside village comes into view - Tzununa, Guatemala
Bluff between Jaibalito and Tzununa, Lake Atitlan
Bluff between Jaibalito and Tzununa, Lake Atitlan
A modernist villa on the shore of Lake Atitlan at Tzununa
A modernist villa on the shore of Lake Atitlan at Tzununa
Tzununa, Lago de Atitlán
Tzununa, Lago de Atitlán
Fisherman at Tzununa, Lago de Atitlán
Fisherman at Tzununa, Lago de Atitlán
The village of Tzununa on the hillside above Lake Atitlan
The village of Tzununa on the hillside above Lake Atitlan
Bienvenidos a Tzununa, Guatemala - Lago de Atitlán
Bienvenidos a Tzununa, Guatemala - Lago de Atitlán
Getting closer to Volcán San Pedro
Getting closer to Volcán San Pedro
Young fisherman in a blank-built canoe, Tzununa, Lago de Atitlán
Young fisherman in a blank-built canoe, Tzununa, Lago de Atitlán
Volcán de Fuego, an active volcano to the east, blows off a puff of ash
Volcán de Fuego, an active volcano to the east, blows off a puff of ash
A minor eruption of Volcán de Fuego (3763m/12,345ft)
A minor eruption of Volcán de Fuego (3763m/12,345ft)
If the level of the lake continues to rise, some of these guys may be in trouble
If the level of the lake continues to rise, some of these guys may be in trouble
Modest lakeside home between Tzununa and San Marcos La Laguna
Modest lakeside home between Tzununa and San Marcos La Laguna
Lago de Atitlán between Tzununa and San Marcos La Laguna
Lago de Atitlán between Tzununa and San Marcos La Laguna
Maybe a guesthouse, maybe not...
Maybe a guesthouse, maybe not...
Nice place just east of San Marcos
Nice place just east of San Marcos
Lancha headed for Panajachel
Lancha headed for Panajachel
San Marcos La Laguna
San Marcos La Laguna
Arriving at San Marcos La Laguna
Arriving at San Marcos La Laguna
Rocky outcropping that is part of a nature reserve next to San Marcos
Rocky outcropping that is part of a nature reserve next to San Marcos
San Pablo La Laguna
San Pablo La Laguna
Quite the place under construction near San Pablo, perhaps a temple of some kind
Quite the place under construction near San Pablo, perhaps a temple of some kind
From San Pablo, you finally can get a clear view of Volcán Atitlán (3535m/11,598ft)
From San Pablo, you finally can get a clear view of Volcán Atitlán (3535m/11,598ft)
The village of San Pedro comes into sight at the foot of its volcano
The village of San Pedro comes into sight at the foot of its volcano
Continuing the tour around the lake, departing San Pedro La Laguna for Santiago Atitlán on the south side of the lake
Continuing the tour around the lake, departing San Pedro La Laguna for Santiago Atitlán on the south side of the lake
San Pablo off in the distance
San Pablo off in the distance
Santiago Atitlán is on a small bay on the south side of the lake at the foot of the twin volcanoes
Santiago Atitlán is on a small bay on the south side of the lake at the foot of the twin volcanoes
The clouds are starting to build around Volcán Atitlán
The clouds are starting to build around Volcán Atitlán
A close look at Volcán San Pedro rising almost 4800 ft above the lake to its summit at 9908 ft
A close look at Volcán San Pedro rising almost 4800 ft above the lake to its summit at 9908 ft
Pretty lakeside homes just to the north of Santiago Atitlán
Pretty lakeside homes just to the north of Santiago Atitlán
A thatched house perhaps a bit too close to the lake given the rising water
A thatched house perhaps a bit too close to the lake given the rising water
Santiago Atitlán
Santiago Atitlán
Santiago Atitlán with its two volcanic peaks
Santiago Atitlán with its two volcanic peaks
The public dock at Santiago Atitlán
The public dock at Santiago Atitlán
Departing Santiago Atitlán for the last leg of the journey across the lake back to Panajachel
Departing Santiago Atitlán for the last leg of the journey across the lake back to Panajachel
The afternoon can make for a rough crossing to Panajachel
The afternoon can make for a rough crossing to Panajachel
Arriving at Panajachel from Santiago Atitlán
Arriving at Panajachel from Santiago Atitlán