Santiago Atitlan is the capital of the Tzutujil Mayan people. Santiago is located on lake Atitlan in the Guatemalan highlands. Lake Atitlan is a beautiful jewel nestled between three volcanos (Atitlan, Toliman and San Pedro). It lies at an altitude of one mile, providing for a mild, semi tropical climate. Here a fishing boat is aptly named "Dios" for truly, God helps fishermen.