Lake Atitlan in Guatemala is one of the most spectacular bodies of water on the planet with equally spectacular origins. Born of volcanic activity about 85,000 years ago, the lake that became Atitlan was initially a giant, circular "bowl", or caldera, that formed when the region's surface collapsed from an expulsion of magma from beneath the earth's crust. Over time, the caldera filled with water and became the lake the Mayans call "Atitlan", meaning "place where the rainbow gets its color".
It is Central America's deepest lake, plummeting nearly 10,000 feet below the surface in spots, and its shining waters are ringed with smaller volcanoes. Several Mayan archeological sites have been found around the lake, and many villages still proudly carry on Mayan traditions in their artwork and wares.
We'll enjoy the beautiful scenery of the lake and its surroundings as we kayak, hike to San Marcos, swing in hammocks and do yoga on the patio at La Casa del Mundo or Vulcano lodge.
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