San Marcos La Laguna
Guatemala · Departamento de Solol�GT
Village in Sololá, Guatemala
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. 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. 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).
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 2,944
- Coordinates
- 14.725, -91.258
- Timezone
- America/Guatemala
- Elevation
- 1460 m
Overview of San Marcos La Laguna
San Marcos La Laguna is the kind of tiny locality you find in Departamento de Solol�, Guatemala. It counts about 2,944 residents. Which matters when you decide how long to stay. San Marcos La Laguna is strongest on nature, water sports and wellness. Its northern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls. Elevation is roughly 1,460 metres.
Things to do in San Marcos La Laguna
Nature in San Marcos La Laguna
(6)San Marcos La Laguna's nature entries include Desert, Lakes, Mountains, National Parks and Nature Reserves. All of it is drawn from San Marcos La Laguna's recorded activities. That is 6 tagged options in total, so there is room to pick and choose.
Water Sports in San Marcos La Laguna
(4)For water sports, expect Jet Skiing, Paddle, Swimming and Water Sports. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. This reflects only what is documented for San Marcos La Laguna.
Wellness in San Marcos La Laguna
(4)San Marcos La Laguna records Ranches, Spa, Therms and Wellness under wellness. Everything listed here comes from what San Marcos La Laguna is actually tagged with. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Adventure in San Marcos La Laguna
(2)Our data lists Adventure and Parachute as adventure options here. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for San Marcos La Laguna.
Culture in San Marcos La Laguna
(2)For culture, expect Castles and Docks. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for San Marcos La Laguna.
Shopping in San Marcos La Laguna
(1)Our data lists Shopping as shopping options here. Plan them together and you have a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for San Marcos La Laguna.
Best time to visit San Marcos La Laguna
June to September brings the conditions water activities need. Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds. Snow activities belong to December to February. Culture, dining and nightlife hold up in every season.
Getting there & around
San Marcos La Laguna is small, so plan to arrive via the nearest hub in Departamento de Solol� and continue by car or bike. Time zone: America/Guatemala.
Similar destinations
Places near San Marcos La Laguna that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is San Marcos La Laguna known for?
- San Marcos La Laguna, in Departamento de Solol�, Guatemala, is best known for nature, water sports and wellness. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 2,944 residents.
- What can you do in San Marcos La Laguna?
- Recorded activities in San Marcos La Laguna include Desert, Lakes, Mountains, National Parks and Nature Reserves. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit San Marcos La Laguna?
- June to September brings the conditions water activities need. Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds. Snow activities belong to December to February. Culture, dining and nightlife hold up in every season.
- Where is San Marcos La Laguna located?
- San Marcos La Laguna is located in Departamento de Solol�, Guatemala. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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