Lake Atitlan is the most beautiful place I saw in Central America and, quite possibly, the most beautifully idyllic place in the world. Think . . . Lake Como in Italy, but raw and elemental with volcanoes and indigenous villages dotting the side. Think . . . originally scheduling for 1 night, but extending to 3 nights after one look across the lake. Think . . . finding that spot nestled in the trees just above the water with a view looking across the lake and the volcanoes, and knowing your whole day will be happily spent there as you swing in the hammock only leaving for occasional swims.
Ok, you get it, idyllically beautiful. A must if in Central America and a maximum Wow-factor experience.
If you’re a scuba diver, its also worth doing a couple of dives here. Whilst the visibility is poor and not a huge amount of wildlife to see, its a good experience to be diving at altitude (1560m / 5100ft), plus checking out the now-underwater hotel and finding hot spots on the lake bed where the volcano heats the lake.
