The beautiful lake Atitlan is a dramatic beauty formed as a result of a volcanic eruption. According to geological history, the area was once an immense volcanic mountain that blew its top off some 85,000 years ago in a massive explosion. The discoveries have revealed that its ashes and rocks have been found as far south as Panama and has produced world wide climactic effects. Today's the lake is an actually the crater of a massive volcano.

Followed by the big explosion, three towering volcanoes formed, the Volcano Tolima, Atitlan, and San Pedro, reaching up to 3357 meters above sea level in the southern shores. These three majestic volcanoes are joined by the Cerro de Oro, reaching approximately 2430 meters above sea level. Lake Atitlan is well known to be one of the most beautiful lakes on earth, surrounded by the Kakchiquels and Tzutujil Mayan culture.