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 ...

NPR's Lilly Quiroz is now one of them as she traveled to the lake in western Guatemala. LILLY QUIROZ, BYLINE: Lake Atitlan is more than meets the eye. It wasn't always a lake with teal-colored water.

According to the hotel's website, this "is a place where diverse cultures come together to relax, share experiences and enjoy the gems of Lake Atitlan ... Lake Atitlán, Guatemala To get into ...

Known for the conical volcanoes and Maya villages around its shores, Lake Atitlán showcases Guatemala's dramatic nature and cultural heritage — two of the country's main draws. Located between ...