On a balmy morning in April I'm sitting in the courtyard of my hotel at the crack of dawn watching Lake Atitlan, waiting for the clouds to drift and reveal the three volcanoes that dominate its ...

As I surface above the water, I can see the volcanoes that are still standing - San Pedro, Toliman and Atitlan - and the 12 towns surrounding the lake. They're also a part of the draw to the area.

Flanked by volcanoes and colorful Maya villages, Guatemala's Atitlan is one of the most striking lakes in the world, ... Take a Break at Guatemala’s Lake Atitlan. 2 minute read.

A three-hour drive west lies the vast (12 miles long) Lake Atitlán, which fills in the caldera that was created when a mega-volcano "blew its top" some 85,000 years ago.

GUATEMALA (7News) — Surrounded by towering volcanoes and charming lakeside villages, Lake Atitlán is one of Guatemala’s most picturesque spots. Whether you’re exploring by boat, hiking the ...

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 ...

Radhika Aligh shares her guide to seeing the very best of Lake Atitlan, Antigua and Peten Charming lakes, volcanoes and Mayan ruins: why everyone is flocking to Guatemala Skip to main content ...

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 ...

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 ...