Cuenca del Lago Atitlán
Guatemala, Sololá
Cuenca del Lago Atitlán
LocationGuatemala, Sololá
RegionSololá
TypeMultiple Use Reserve
Coordinates14.7000°, -91.2000°
Established1997
Area329.3
Nearest CityPanajachel (1 km)
About Cuenca del Lago Atitlán
A multiple use reserve encompassing the watershed of Lake Atitlán, declared by Congressional Decree 64-97. The reserve spans portions of Sololá and Chimaltenango departments, containing over 26 nested protected areas and protecting the hydrology, cloud forests, and volcanic ecosystems surrounding one of the deepest lakes in Central America.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Cuenca del Lago Atitlán located?
Cuenca del Lago Atitlán is located in Sololá, Guatemala at coordinates 14.7, -91.2.
How do I get to Cuenca del Lago Atitlán?
To get to Cuenca del Lago Atitlán, the nearest city is Panajachel (1 km).
How large is Cuenca del Lago Atitlán?
Cuenca del Lago Atitlán covers approximately 329.3 square kilometers (127 square miles).
When was Cuenca del Lago Atitlán established?
Cuenca del Lago Atitlán was established in 1997.