A Town-Hopping Guide To Lake Atitlan In Guatemala • Indie Traveller

If you’re going on a backpacking trip through Central America, then Lake Atitlan in Guatemala needs to be near the top of your must-visit list.

Forget bar-hopping. Lake Atitlan is all about town-hopping.

It’s rare to visit a place where you can hop on a boat, and in five minutes, be in a new town that has a completely different feel and look to it than your previous town.

And it’s even rarer to visit a place that has three immense volcanoes as a backdrop.

But Lake Atitlan isn’t just nice to look at, there’s plenty of substance beneath its tranquil appearance.

A cluster of eclectic towns are positioned around the shores of the lake. Whether you are visiting to party, hike, learn Spanish, relax or for wellness, there’s a town and a place that will suit you.

I spent almost a month at Lake Atitlan recently and here’s my guide to making the most of your visit to a spot that is commonly referred to as one of the most beautiful lakes in the world.

About Lake Atitlan

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