ATI Diving - Lake Atitlan

ATI Diving focuses on Lake Atitlan’s unique high-altitude diving. They’re a solid choice for certified divers interested in the volcanic thermoclines and submerged villages. If you’re keen to experience freshwater at altitude, this is a practical base to explore the seven local sites. Expect cooler temperatures and a different kind of visibility from ocean dives.

Location
Lake Atitlan, Guatemala, Central America
Coordinates
14.740768, -91.206310

Dive Sites Near ATI Diving

ATI Diving provides access to 8 dive sites in Lake Atitlan.

Other Dive Centres in Lake Atitlan

Best Time to Dive in Lake Atitlan

The warmest water temperatures in Lake Atitlan occur in January, averaging 28.4°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 28.4°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 28.4°C (air: 17.9°C)
  • February: 28.4°C (air: 18.3°C)
  • March: 28.4°C (air: 18.7°C)
  • April: 28.4°C (air: 19.2°C)
  • May: 28.4°C (air: 19.4°C)
  • June: 28.4°C (air: 18.7°C)
  • July: 28.4°C (air: 19.3°C)
  • August: 28.4°C (air: 19.2°C)
  • September: 28.4°C (air: 18.9°C)
  • October: 28.4°C (air: 18.8°C)
  • November: 28.4°C (air: 18.3°C)
  • December: 28.4°C (air: 17.8°C)

Marine Life in Lake Atitlan

Home to 2 recorded species including 1 other, 1 reef fish.

Notable Marine Life

Recommended Packing List for Lake Atitlan

Based on average water temperature of 28.4°C.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 28°C water needs minimal exposure protection
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories