Guatemala has some great lakes, some are used for sailing, waterskiing, windsurfing, kayaking, rowing and other water sports. The bigger lakes are:
- Lago de Atitlán (The nicest lake in the country and we like to say, in the world)
- Petén Itzá (near Tikal, hosts Flores Island)
- Lago de Amatitlán (near Guatemala City)
- Lago de Izabal (the biggest of the country)
- Lago de Güija (between Guatemala and El Salvador)
Some smaller lakes are:
- Laguna Perdida
- Laguna Yaxhá
- Laguna San Juan Akul
- Laguna Petexbatún
- Laguna Ayarza
- Laguna de Ixpaco
- Laguna de Atescatempa
- Laguna Lachuá