Photo of the Day: A Boat on Lake Atitlan, Guatemala

Lake Atitlan

Boat on Lake Atitlan, Guatemala

Watch our HD Adventure Travel Video: Climbing Volcano San Pedro at Lake Atitlan in Guatemala

Lake Atitlán is recognized to be the deepest lake in Central America. The lake is shaped by deep escarpments which surround it and by three volcanoes on its southern flank. Lake Atitlan is further characterized by towns and villages of the Maya people. Wikipedia
Lake Atitlán has become one of the most polluted lakes in Central America and is now categorized as toxic. A major ecological cleanup is needed – Time Online Article

About Jason Castellani

Co-founder of 2Backpackers.com. Jason has been traveling, writing, taking photos and creating adventure videos since 2009, when he departed on his first year long travel backpacking journey. Jason is a full-time blogger and social marketing guru trying to live life his way.

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One Response to Photo of the Day: A Boat on Lake Atitlan, Guatemala

  1. Pete February 22, 2011 at 09:51 #

    Awesome photo! The sky on the volcanoes looks great. A shame that the lake is being polluted, it looks like such a beautiful setting.

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