Lake Atitlan has long been on the hippie backpacker trail, and as of late, more travelers and digital nomads are choosing this high altitude lake as their go-to spot in Guatemala. Not only is the ...

Boats bob at the docks near San Pedro, one of a dozen villages ringing Lake Atitlán. The best way to travel among the villages is over water. ( Robin Soslow - Robin Soslow ) Visitors get a ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... SANTA CATARINA PALOPO, GUATEMALA — The man grinned a wide smile at me and simply asked, “Pana?” He was referring to Panajachel, one of several towns and ...

Imagine a crystal-clear, high altitude lake surrounded by traditional Mayan villages. Now imagine sipping on a cup of locally grown coffee while gazing out over the lake at three towering volcanoes.

In Central America's highlands lies a beautiful lake that was created thanks to an extreme natural event. The area draws in over 300,000 tourists every year. NPR's Lilly Quiroz is now one of them as ...

One of Guatemala's most frequently visited sites is Lake Atitlán. To the naked eye, it is stunning. Its teal-colored freshwater sits just over 5,000 feet above the ocean in the highlands of Guatemala.

PANAJACHEL, Guatemala (AP) – The boat zips across the water starting early in the morning, picking up local villagers and dropping them off at various points around the lake. A few passengers wear ...

Nestled in the highlands of Guatemala, Lake Atitlán is a shimmering jewel surrounded by volcanic peaks and lush landscapes. Known for its breathtaking beauty and rich Mayan heritage, the lake is ...