Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
canoeing on the Río Usumacinta
For more sedate kayaking on ocean kayaks, Lakes Petén Itzá and Atitlán are good bets.
Scuba Diving and Snorkeling
It's possible to scuba dive off the Caribbean Coast near
Punta de Manabique,
though
you're probably better off heading just a bit farther north to the exquisite
Zapotillo cayes,
part of the Belize Barrier Reef. Several outfitters arrange trips from Lívingston. Scuba
diving is also a popular activity in
Lake Atitlán,
where you might even be able to feel the
heat emanating from underwater lava flows in this still-active volcanic region. Another pe-
culiarity of diving here is that the lake is at a rather high altitude just over 1,500 meters
(5,000 feet), adding another variable to the mix.
Surfing
An emerging surfing scene is centered around the Pacific Coast village of
Sipacate,
which
enjoys excellent breaks.
Iztapa
also reportedly has good breaks, as does
Monterrico.
A
useful website for checking out Guatemala's surf scene is
www.surfinguatemala.com
.
