Panajachel, Guatemala
Lake Atitlan
The combination of wind and water is freedom for me, open spaces and natural sceneries make my heart beat faster with joy. Places like Hierve el Agua in Oaxaca and Niagara Falls in Canada made me feel complete, infinite. There’s no wonder why I chose to live in Cancun. So when I book a night to visit Lake Atitlan in Guatemala, I knew it was going to be special, but never I thought it was going to move me that much. The place is simply stunning, its energy blew my mind away.
After spending two days in Antigua Guatemala with my mom, we headed to Panajachel, “Pana” how the locals call it, one of the many small villages surrounding Lake Atitlan. Since the pictures incited beauty and we were going to be there only for one night, I knew that I should book the nicest place, and so I did. Hotel Atitlan lays just in front of the lake, 10 minutes away from Panajachel. Tasteful rooms, gorgeous gardens, and an incredible infinity jacuzzi makes this place almost surreal.
As soon as I stood there my jaw dropped. I could feel the freshness of the air and a clean, vibrant energy. We took a private ride on a boat to explore the lake and to take loads of photos, most of them lost because of the faulty memory card I had bought 🙁 !
Three volcanoes rise around the lake: Atitlan, Tolimán, and San Pedro. Their reflection on the water created a surreal effect, I couldn’t see where the water actually started, I felt like I was in an artistic movie, but above all, I felt blessed.
Back in the hotel, I relaxed on a pool recliner for hours, just staring at the amazing view. Of course, I also got into the jacuzzi, which was the cherry on top!
Later I found out that the german explorer Alexander Von Humboldt called Lake Atitlan “the most beautiful lake in the world” well sure it is.
I have a friend who has spent a lot of time in this area and loves it. I would love to visit it myself one day. Your photos are great!
I freely admit I have never heard of this place, but my own travel to Central America is quite limited. A gorgeous lake ringed by volcanos sounds perfect though. I’ve seen both, but rarely together. I bet sunrises and sunsets around that lake would make some great photography.
What a lovely sight of the pointy peaks of the three volcanoes across the waters. They seem to close to each other from a distance. The resort looks fabulous too.
OMG! THIS LAKE LOOKS TOTALLY awesome! I haven’t been to Latin America yet but so want to put this on my list when I hopefully get to Guatemala one day. 🙂
I’d love to stay in that hotel with that amazing pool and the incredible view! This year’s already booked full of adventures, but Guatemala is def in my list!
I definitely have to add this place to my bucket list. I know what you mean about beautiful places near water making you feel complete. I have the same feeling.
Wow! This place looks amazing. I love the shot of the pool with the landscaping, water, and mountains!!! I stared at that for like five minutes. If I go to Guatemala, I’m going to go here for sure!
My favorite place !!!!! I am a Guatemalan that would 100% recommend visit this place even if you have a tight budget, there are lots of small hotels that are not any fancy, but they are very affordable, if you don’t have too much money you can just go to the farmers markets and buy cheap food and fruits and enjoy this beautiful place and the other little towns that surrounded the lake, plus Guatemalans we are friendly people.