Nestled in the highlands of Guatemala, Lake Atitlán is a shimmering jewel surrounded by volcanic peaks and vibrant Indigenous villages. Each village around the lake has its own unique identity ...

Around the shores of this lake in southwestern Guatemala ... It does not necessarily reflect the views of National Geographic, National Geographic Traveller (UK) or their editorial staffs.

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 ...

Hundreds of years ago, in the middle of Lake Atitlán, a complex Mayan city settled that built temples, squares, houses and stelae until, suddenly, the same waters that gave it sustenance began to ...