Santa Cruz La Laguna is a municipality located on the northern shore of Lago de Atitlán in the Sololá department of Guatemala.
[3] Santa Cruz La Laguna is a traditional Maya village located on the steep mountainside of the lake, roughly 325 vertical feet (99 m) above the lake's surface (population: approximately 3,100).
The village has the unique characteristic of being accessible only by boat or footpath.
A single, winding road connects the dock to the village.
There is a very rough road connecting Santa Cruz to Sololá which is used to transport heavy goods, concrete blocks, furniture, and a few vehicles.