Lago de Atitlán

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Two Volcanoes, Lake Atitlan, Guatemala

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Why visit Lago de Atitlán

Lago de Atitlán leaves even the most seasoned travelers marveling. Fishers ply the lake's aquamarine surface. Fertile hills dot the landscape, and over everything looms the volcanoes, permeating the entire area with unique and striking beauty. It never looks the same twice. No wonder many have fallen in love with the place and made their homes here.

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