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.

LAKE ATITLÁN, Guatemala — The narrow blue and white boat jumps up and down crossing the choppy waters of Lake Atitlán. The sun shines bright as we make our way across the seemingly endless expanse of ...

If you’re wondering what there is to do in Lake Atitlan and immediately feeling overwhelmed once you realize how massive the lake is and how many towns surround it, you’re not alone. Let me help! Lake ...

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 ...

NPR's Lilly Quiroz brings us a postcard from Guatemala about Lake Atitlán, considered to be one of the most beautiful lakes in the world. In Central America's highlands lies a beautiful lake that was ...

Lake Atitlan sits in the highlands of Guatemala at 5,125 ft (1,562m). The air here is warm and dry, with a springtime feel year-round. This lake is the deepest in Central America, and actually, the ...

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 ...

GUATEMALA CITY – Once described by Aldous Huxley as the Lake Como of Guatemala, Lake Atitlán is a justified staple on the Central American tourist trail. However, over the past few years, ...

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 ...