San Marcos La Laguna is a village on the western shore of Lago Atitlán in the Sololá Department of Guatemala. The village is northwest of three volcanos Volcán San Pedro, Volcán Tolimán, and Volcán Atitlán. The village has an outdoor amphitheater and a few hostels.[1] San Marcos connects to other lakeside communities by boat and a narrow road. The nearest city is Panajachel at the northern side of Lago Atitlán.[1] The town sits at an elevation of 1,585 metres (5,200 ft); the lowest elevation is the lake shore at 1,562 metres (5,125 ft).

San Marcos La Laguna
village
photo: Lago Atitlan near San Marcos La Laguna
Lago Atitlan near San Marcos La Laguna
Location map of Santiago Atitlan
Location map of Santiago Atitlan
San Marcos La Laguna
Location in Guatemala
Coordinates: 14°43′30″N 91°15′30″W / 14.72500°N 91.25833°W / 14.72500; -91.25833
Country Guatemala
Department Sololá
Government
 • Typemunicipal
Elevation1,585 m (5,200 ft)
Lowest elevation1,562 m (5,125 ft)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central Time)
Country calling code502
ClimateAw

It is a small village of 2200 inhabitants; the majority of the population are Kaqchikel-speaking indigenous Mayans.

References

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  1. ^ a b c d Google Earth
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14°43′N 91°16′W / 14.717°N 91.267°W / 14.717; -91.267