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.

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 ...

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 ...

Lake Atitlán, located in the Guatemalan highlands, has quickly become a popular budget-friendly vacation spot for adventurous travelers — but it's been inhabited by indigenous Mayan people for ...

Imagine wandering through a lush, verdant landscape in search of the perfect oasis to reconnect with nature and feeling like you’ve stumbled on something out of a postcard. That’s exactly what it’s ...

The caldera created by a massive volcanic explosion, one of the strongest explosions in earth's history, formed the basin for what is today arguably the most picturesque lake in the world: Lake ...

Located in Guatemala's Western Highlands, Lake Atitlan is a tourist-friendly area rich in the Mayan culture You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account.