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# The most important lakes in Guatemala

Guatemala has unique natural riches, where you can do many extreme activities and live with the nature of our country. Its lakes are beautiful, and visiting them means living a unique and incomparable experience.

## Izabal Lake
Lake Izabal, the largest lake in Guatemala, is a place that you must surely know, its sunsets are picturesque and impressive. The best thing is that you can do many different activities with a warm climate this is an ideal place to enjoy the summer.

![lago-izabal.jpg](https://cdn.travelisimo.com/lago_izabal_a6988cc6d3)

## Lake Atitlán

EThis lake is located in the department of Sololá, it is one of the most beautiful lakes in Guatemala and the second largest that exists in the country. This place has an unequaled wealth, with multiple activities to do around it.

![Lago-de-Atitlán-Guatemala.jpg](https://cdn.travelisimo.com/Lago_de_Atitlan_Guatemala_5cbb3c6dcd)
 
## Petén Itza

The Lake of Petén Itzá is located in the department of Petén, its name means "witch of the water". It is an impressive site, with a unique natural wealth that makes it a very visited site by foreign and Guatemalan tourists. Its depth is 160 meters, where you can swim, ride a boat or jet skis and also enjoy unique adventures

![lago-peten-itzajpg.jpg](https://cdn.travelisimo.com/lago_peten_itzajpg_88c85d2363)

## Lake Amatitlán
 
Lake Amatitlán is a very beautiful place that is located a very short distance from Guatemala City, exactly 25 kilometers away. It is a recreational center, a source of electricity and production. Its maximum depth is 33 meters and its name is related to the meaning "between amates". It is a very visited place for its beautiful landscape and for the variety of businesses that are around it.

![Lago-de-Amatitlan-885x500.jpg](https://cdn.travelisimo.com/Lago_de_Amatitlan_885x500_aac274cb37)

## Lago Güija
 
Lake Güija has an area of approximately 45 square kilometers, this beautiful lake is located between the border of Guatemala and El Salvador, being a volcanic area, it has different islands and an islet. It is a very beautiful place, it has very beautiful sunsets that are worth knowing. You can take a boat ride and camp on the shore of this lake.
 
![Lago-de-Güija-Guatemala.jpg](https://cdn.travelisimo.com/Lago_de_Gueija_Guatemala_1dad92c528)