Santa Cruz La Laguna

Santa Cruz La Laguna is a small Mayan community located on the shores of Lake Atitlán. It is comprised of three villages and three small aldeas (villages) located in the mountains above the lake, with a total population of 6,000. The village of Santa Cruz La Laguna is unique in that it is the only village in this area that is accessible only by foot or by boat.

Santa Cruz La Laguna is the ideal place for hiking, trekking, birdwatching, kayaking, mountain biking and relaxing. Also there are some non-profit organizations in the area that provide opportunities to those who want to volunteer and stay with local Mayan families.

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Other places nearby Santa Cruz La Laguna: Jaibalito, San Juan La Laguna, Panajachel, San Antonio Papoló, Santiago Atitlan, Tzununá, San Pedro La Laguna, San Marcos La Laguna, Santa Catarina Palopó and San Lucas Tolimán.