אגם אטיטלן

Lake Atitlán, described by Aldous Huxley as 'the most beautiful lake in the world,' is a volcanic crater lake surrounded by three towering volcanoes and a dozen indigenous Maya villages. Each lakeside town has its own distinct personality: San Pedro La Laguna draws backpackers and party-goers, San Marcos is the yoga and meditation hub, Panajachel serves as the commercial gateway, and Santiago Atitlán preserves deep Tz'utujil Maya traditions including the worship of Maximón. The lake's ever-changing colors — from deep indigo to turquoise — and the dramatic afternoon wind called Xocomil make this one of the most mesmerizing natural wonders in the Americas.