Solola it the name of one of the western provinces of Guatemala that is full of natural wonders like mountains with pinewood forests in the north and volcanoes and tropical jungles in the south.

The main attraction of the area is the Atitlan Lake, one of the marvels of nature, nestled in his volcanic basin at 2200 masl and surrounded by mountains and volcanoes, his crystal-clear waters attracts many visitors around the world.

It has been called "the most beauty lake in the world", and if it is true or not, the point is that the lake and its surrounding area are one on the major touristic attractions in Guatemala.

But the lake is not just a natural attraction, but a cultural one as well. All around the shores of the lake there are many indian villages, that conserve ancestral ways of living. Spaniard colonial churches share space with colorful indian ceremonies. As a signal of the spaniard conquer, some of the villages of the shores have the names of the apostles of Christ.

Lake of Atitlan:

Websites listings:

• Atitlan.net
• Boat ride on Lago de Atitlan
• Lago de Atitlán
• Lake Atitlán: the Palopo towns
• Lago de Atitlan-Fotos
• Travel Pictures Gallery - Guatemala -guat0003- Lago de Atitlan
• Atitlan Lake Picture
• Hotel Barcelo del Lago Lake Atitlan
• Lake Atitlan - Turansa
• Lake Atitlan Pictures
• Mapa Lago de Atitlan y Panajachel

The village of Panajachel, in the north shore is where most of hotels and commodities for the visitor are found. This is the starting point for excursions to the smaller indigenous villages on the western and southern shores of the lake.

One of most visited destination is Santiago Atitlan, with its colorfully dressed locals of the Tzutuhil people.

Other villages are:

• San Pedro la Laguna
  
  More information on San Pedro la Laguna:
  
  
  • San Pedro la Laguna Lago (Lake) Atitlan, Guatemala Photo Page

• San Marcos la Laguna

• San Juan la Laguna

• Santa Cruz la Laguna

• Santa Catarina Palopo
  
  More information on Santa Catarina Palopo:
  
  
  • Santa Catarina Palopo

  
  This is a mountainous and volcanic land. The Atitlan, San Pedro and Toliman volcanoes are south to the lake. These peaks are a popular (but no too easy) place to climb and see a spectacular panorama. There is really a fourth volcano: Cerro de Oro (Hill of Gold). This is the place, according to the indian legend, where the Tzutuhil people hide his gold treasury from the spaniard conquerors, ...but that's another story.

      Atitlan is 175 kilometers from Guatemala City by a paved highway and there are good transportation services.
  
  More information on Atitlan:
  
  

  • Atitlan.com
  • AtitlanOnline.com
  • Fotos de Solola
  • Solola, Guatemala
  • Acerca de Guatemala - Sololá

  For accommodation, check our hotel guide for this area.
  
  
  Photos and images

  Atitlan Pictures and Images from

  • Panajachel, Lake Atitlan, and Santiago photos by Lois and Don Porter
  • Pictures of Traditional Maya and Volcano at Lake Atitlan, Guatemala
  • More Photos From Around Lake Atitlán
  • Lake Atitlan, Guatemala dock and volcano
  
  
  Atitlan and Solola Maps
  • Lago de Atitlan map
  • Map - Lake Atitlan with EnjoyGuatemala