Santiago Atitlan
On the southwest shore of Lake Atitlán in Guatemala's Sololá department, Santiago Atitlán is a Tz'utujil Maya town where the syncretic deity Maximón — a figure blending indigenous and colonial-era Catholic traditions — is actively venerated. Volcán San Pedro rises across the inlet. The town's economy mixes agriculture, craft production, and a well-developed hospitality sector, and its compact centre has cafés and restaurants alongside artisan markets.
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- Population33,309
- Nearest water from center 0.8 km0.5 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 1.3 km0.8 mi
Santiago Atitlan: quick answers
Where is Santiago Atitlan?
Santiago Atitlan is in Guatemala, about 77 km48 miles in a straight line from Guatemala City.
How do you get to Santiago Atitlan?
The nearest airport is Retalhuleu (RER), about 2 hr 56 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Santiago Atitlan?
The warmest month is April, averaging 21°C69°F across day and night; the coolest is December, at 19°C66°F. The wettest month is September, with about 463 mm18.2 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Santiago Atitlan?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 museum, 10 restaurants and 12 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Santiago Atitlan?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Jocotenango, San Juan La Laguna and Chichicastenango.