Santa Cruz Lake Atitlan – Nature, Culture, Chill
Emerald green volcanos, beautiful blue lake water, and clear sunny skies. Come for the view, stay because there’s no where else like it.
Communities – Santa Cruz Lake Atitlan
On Lake Atitlán, Santa Cruz has the most to offer those looking for the right balance between social atmosphere and peaceful relaxation. Santa Cruz is home to the best views on the lake: brilliant evergreen volcanoes rising above Atitlán’s turquoise blue waters.
General Information – Santa Cruz Lake Atitlan
In general, Santa Cruz La Laguna is considered a very safe municipality on Lake Atitlán. As with any foreign country, safety conditions can change and it is best to exercise common sense and respect all local laws.
Hike - Santa Cruz Lake Atitlan
Lake Atitlan draws visitors for its world-famous hiking, and in Santa Cruz you have an array of hiking options, including day-long treks full of spectacular lake views through temperate forests and into the hinterland villages and shorter jaunts alongside pristine waterfalls.
Where to eat - Santa Cruz Lake Atitlan
Santa Cruz has dining options for every kind of traveler! Guatemala is home to a variety of fantastic traditional and local dishes, but many of the hotel and restaurant locations in Santa Cruz also cater to the international crowd and visitors will find an assortment of food choices available.
Swim – Santa Cruz Lake Atitlan
If you’re looking for the best places to swim on Lake Atitlan then look no further! Cliff jump surrounded by natural beauty in one of Santa Cruz’s hidden coves. Or sunbathe within reach of the cool blue waters on one of Santa Cruz’s many beaches and docks.
Comunidades – Santa Cruz Lake Atitlan
Santa Cruz es por mucho el destino más popular en Lago Atitlán para las personas que buscan el equilibro perfecto entre una ambiente social y una relajación pacífica. Santa Cruz es el hogar de una de las mejores vistas el lago; impresionantes volcanes y aguas turquesas decoran este maravilloso lago.
Where to stay – Santa Cruz Lake Atitlan
If you’re traveling alone, with your significant other, or as a group, Santa Cruz has plenty of options to suit all budgets. Typically, hostels will be a cheaper option and many offer shared dormitory lodging and a more social atmosphere.
What to do – Santa Cruz Lake Atitlan
Kayak/Stand Up Paddleboard. Tours. Hike
Scuba diving – Santa Cruz Lake Atitlan
Santa Cruz, home to the only Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) dive shop on Lake Atitlan, offers an exceptional dive experience. Dive to volcanic hotspots and rock formations and swim through a sunken hotel. Plenty of dives available for certified divers.