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Lake Atitlan
A breathtaking volcanic lake surrounded by three towering volcanoes and traditional Mayan villages, often called the most beautiful lake in the world.
16 km · about 20 min drive
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San Lucas Tolimán
Sololá, Guatemala · North America
About San Lucas Tolimán
San Lucas Tolimán is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Pochuta, 16km from Lake Atitlan.
San Lucas Tolimán is in Sololá, Guatemala, with about 15,000 people. The nearest town is Pochuta, about 8 km away.
San Lucas Tolimán is a municipality in the Sololá department of Guatemala. The town of 17,000 people sits on the southeastern shore of Lago de Atitlán. The population is 90–95% Highland Maya. There is a population of about the same size living in the surrounding villages.
At 1,700 metres (5,600 ft) altitude the townRead more
offers "eternal spring" with annual temperatures ranging from 50 to 80 degrees F. The dry season runs from November through June/July (called "summer" locally) and the rainy season runs the other six months ("winter"). The area is free of malaria due to its elevation. The area's elevation ranges from 1,562 metres (5,125 ft) along the lake to 3,144 metres (10,315 ft) at the summit of Volcán Tolimán. Volcán Tolimán is just west of town.
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What is there to see near San Lucas Tolimán?
Within an hour or so of San Lucas Tolimán: Lake Atitlan (16 km), San Pedro La Laguna (17 km), Acatenango (31 km), Chichicastenango Market (39 km).
Where is San Lucas Tolimán?
San Lucas Tolimán is in Sololá, Guatemala, about 8 km from Pochuta.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 14,545
- Continent
- North America
- Country
- Guatemala
- Region
- Sololá
- Timezone
- America/Guatemala
- Coordinates
- 14.5947, -91.1466
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Worth the detour from San Lucas Tolimán
5 notable places within an hour's drive.
landmark
San Pedro La Laguna
A backpacker and artist hub on Lake Atitlán's shores beneath San Pedro Volcano, known for Spanish schools and Tz'utujil Maya culture.
17 km · about 20 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Acatenango
A 3,976 m stratovolcano near Antigua climbed overnight so hikers can camp on the ridge and watch neighbouring Volcán de Fuego erupt through the night: one of the most reliable live-eruption views on earth.
31 km · about 35 min drive
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Chichicastenango Market
Central America's largest indigenous market held every Thursday and Sunday, overflowing with textiles, masks, flowers, and Maya rituals.
39 km · about 45 min drive
landmark
Antigua Guatemala
A UNESCO colonial city framed by volcanoes, filled with cobblestone streets, pastel-colored buildings, and stunning ruined churches.
45 km · about 50 min drive
Driving roads near San Lucas Tolimán
- 31 kmAcatenangoA 3,976 m stratovolcano near Antigua climbed overnight so hikers can camp on the ridge and watch neighbouring Volcán de Fuego erupt through the night: one of the most reliable live-eruption views on earth.
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Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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