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 ...

Archaeologists confirm a sunken Maya Atlantis beneath Lake Atitlán in Guatemala, revealing a Preclassic settlement.

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 ...

Surrounded by volcanoes and deep blue water, Lake Atitlán looks almost staged. But beauty here comes with isolation and raw terrain. Paradise — with an edge.

PANAJACHEL, Guatemala, August 20, 2015 (ENS) – A thick bloom of algae known as cyanobacteria appeared in Lake Atitlan on August 3, the first such occurrence since 2009. But help appears to be on the ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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