Lago de Atitlan Photos

Background: The Maya civilization flourished in Guatemala and surrounding regions during the first millennium A.D. After almost three centuries as a Spanish colony, Guatemala won its independence in 1821. During the second half of the 20th century, it experienced a variety of military and civilian governments as well as a 36-year guerrilla war. In 1996, the government signed a peace agreement formally ending the conflict, which had left more than 100,000 people dead and had created some 1 million refugees.



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Areas in Lago de Atitlan: Chichicastenango | Panajachel | San Juan La Laguna | San Marcos | San Pedro La Laguna | Santa Cruz La Laguna

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