"Early morning on Lake Atitlàn" Top 5 Page for this destination Panajachel Things to Do Tip by toonsarah

Lake Atitlàn is beautiful at any time, but an early morning visit is a must, especially if you are a keen photographer. As the day wears on the wind picks up and the surface of the lake becomes rippled, but for the first few hours after day-break the water is still and the reflections at their best. So grab your camera and head down to the lake before breakfast – you won’t be disappointed.

If you’re lucky there may be a local fisherman out checking his lines, as this one was on our first morning here. Or stroll along to where the small ferry boats dock to add some foreground interest to your shots. A few clouds may wisp the top of the volcanoes but that only makes the photo more atmospheric.

Directions: Walk down the track at the end of Calle Santander