Photo of the Day: A Boat on Lake Atitlan, Guatemala
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Boat on Lake Atitlan, Guatemala
Watch our HD Adventure Travel Video: Climbing Volcano San Pedro at Lake Atitlan in Guatemala
Lake Atitlán is recognized to be the deepest lake in Central America. The lake is shaped by deep escarpments which surround it and by three volcanoes on its southern flank. Lake Atitlan is further characterized by towns and villages of the Maya people. Wikipedia
Lake Atitlán has become one of the most polluted lakes in Central America and is now categorized as toxic. A major ecological cleanup is needed – Time Online Article
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Awesome photo! The sky on the volcanoes looks great. A shame that the lake is being polluted, it looks like such a beautiful setting.