San Marcos La Laguna

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The sun rises in San Marcos on Lake Atitlan.

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Overview

One of the prettiest of the lakeside villages, San Marcos La Laguna lives a double life. The mostly Maya community occupies the higher ground, while expats and visitors cover a flat jungly patch toward the shoreline with paths snaking through banana, coffee and avocado trees. The two converge under the spreading matapalo (strangler fig) tree of the central plaza.

Attractions

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  • Cerro Tzankujil

    Cerro Tzankujil

    San Marcos La Laguna

    This nature reserve is on a sacred hill west of San Marcos village. Well-maintained pebbly trails lead to swimming areas with shelters by the bank and a…

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