Submitted by spaiz on 29 March 2007 - 6:11am.
Lake Atitlan is a beautiful crystal clear blue lake surrounded by volcanoes. Two of the volcanoes pair up to create a wonderful wind tunnel that creates some great kitesurf opportunities.
Kiteboarding Facilities in Lago de Atitlan, Guatemala
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Nearest airport:
Guatemala City Airport
Nearest big city:
Guatemala City
Nearest town:
Santiago de Atitlan
Trip from town:
short
Access:
boat
Directions:
Carretera Panamericana to kilometer 140, here you turn towards Solola (8km), you pass the town of Solola until you reach Panajachel. Panajachel has many hotel options to cater to varying needs and budgets. The drive is about two and a half hours long.
Low-cost flights to Lago de Atitlan, GuatemalaAt the beach:
Level required:
intermediate
Best style:
freestyle
Watersports:
kitesurf
windsurf
sailing
wakeboard
scuba
Spot type:
lake
Shore:
grass/mud
Bottom:
sandy
Crowd:
almost desert
Hazards:
- other
Facilities:
+ launch area
Wind conditions:
Wind Speed ConverterOn the water:
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Lake Atitlan
on 24 August 2009 - 6:12am
Lake Atitlan's most predictable wind is the "Xocomil", which blows 10-15 knots from the south, every afternoon. It creates good updrafts along most of the northern shore, usually dying off at sunset. The scenery is spectacular, with 3 majestic 13,000 foot tall volcanoes along the southern shore.