Abandoned Stone House in Santa Cruz La Laguna, Guatemala

Abandoned stone house in Santa Cruz La Laguna, Guatemala, overgrown with vegetation.
Abandoned stone house in Santa Cruz La Laguna, Guatemala, overgrown with vegetation.

An abandoned stone house in Santa Cruz La Laguna, Guatemala, stands on the slopes above Lake Atitlán. The building is faced with rounded volcanic stone and has a multi-sided roof with a small central cupola. Vegetation has overtaken much of the structure, and broken openings show long-term vacancy.

Photo taken in March 2020.

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