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Possibly the single worthiest destination in Guatemala, Atitlán elicits poetic outbursts
from even the most seasoned traveler. Of volcanic origin, the alternately placid and turbu-
lent lake is ringed by volcanoes and villages like Santiago Atitlán, with a thriving indigen-
ous culture, and San Marcos, a haven for seekers who plug into the lake's cosmic energy.
And there are enough activities - paragliding from Santa Catarina Palopó, kayaking around
Santa Cruz La Laguna or hiking the glorious lakeshore trails - to make a longer stay viable.
