Guatemala

Amusing ceramic figures on a terrace overlooking lake Atitlan
Hazy view of the blue waters of lake Atitlan in the morning from a sunny terrace with some interesting ceramic decorations. In the background we can see the volcanos San Pedro and Toliman surroundedby clouds.

Arts and Crafts on sale at market in Guatemala
San Pedro La Laguna, Guatemala -March 1, 2016: Guatemalan artwork and colorful rugs and clothing on sale in the village San Pedro La Laguna on the shore of Lake Atitlan in highlands of Guatemala.

Church in San Pedro La Laguna
San Pedro La Laguna, Guatemala -March 1, 2016: A woman in traditional dress in front of the Catholic Church in the charming Municipal Park of San Pedro La Laguna on the highlands shores of Lake Atitlan in Guatemala.

El Fuego Sunset and a beautiful Ruin in Antigua
Church of Campania de Jesus? Antigua, Guatemala -March 2, 2016 Antigua is a World Heritage Site, renowned for its Spanish colonial architecture, but it is a city surrounded by vulcanos as the active vulcano El Fuego in the image.

Fair weather in Antigua highlighting the beauty of La Merced Church
View of the side elevation of La Merced Church close to sunset in historic centre of Antigua, Guatemala. Antigua was as listed World Heritage Site in 1979.

Indigenous women in the Municipal Park of San Pedro La Laguna
San Pedro La Laguna, Guatemala -March 1, 2016: Indigenous women in traditional clothing in the Municipal Park of San Pedro La Laguna with a catholic church in the background. The Mayan Village is only accessible by water from the highland shores of Lake Atitlan in Guatemala.

La Merced Church in Antigua Guatemala
Antigua, Guatemala -March 2, 2016: Most beautiful baroque architectural style Church, La Merced in Antigua, Guatemala, with excuisite facade decoration with arabesque stucco patterns called 'ataurique', reminding of the Moorish influence in Spain, and Spanish colonies at the time.

Lower Crater of the Volcan Pacaya
Volcano Pacaya is one of the most active volcanoes in Central America. It's activity is mostly Strombolian but a slight increase in volcanic activity in 2006 brought about the creation of several lava rivers. The landslide from a recent eruption left another large crater at the base and within there is still 'hot' lava.

Panajacel Docks on the shore of Lake Atitlan
Old rickety wooden piers out into Lake Atitlan in Guatemala with the small village of Panajachel in the background. Tourist boats at the docks are used for the tour of the lake.

San Pedro Volcano view from a charming terrace on the shore of Lake Atitlan
Very picturesque view of Volcano San Pedro with a crown of clouds from the round terrace of a secluded resort up hill of the shore of lake Atitlan in Guatemala.

Santa Catalina Arch in Antigua
One of the most recognizable landmarks in Antigua, Guatemala. It was built in 17-th century but the clock tower is a newer addition from 19-th century.

Santa Catalina Arch Perspective in Antigua
Antigua , Guatemala - March 4, 2016: Santa Catalina Arch against the blue sky with moving clouds in Antigua in Guatemala. Antigua was declared UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979.

Small boat on the blue waters of Lake Atitlan
A small boat on the shore of Lake Atitlan is waiting for tourists early in the morning in Panajachel, Guatemala. Volcano San Pedro in is the background on the other side of the lake.

Sunbeams at Sunset on Lake Atitlan
Sun beams at sunset on Lake Atitlan viewed from the shores of Panajachel in Guatemala with an old rickety pier and some tourist boats in the foreground. A kayak can be seen in the distance.

The beauty of nature at Lake Atitlan in Guatemala
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