We sped through winding dirt roads and lush jungle for most of the day, finally nearing San Pedro as the sun was setting. We turned a steep corner of a cliff, and at that moment we all fell silent in ...

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.

Unfortunately, the end of Guatemala’s civil war in 1996 did not mark the end of the struggles for Lake Atitlán. In 2005, the region was struck by Hurricane Stan, killing an estimated 1,000 people. In ...

I traveled from Guatemala City to San Marcos, Lake Atitlan by chicken bus to experience Guatemala's hippie capital. I stayed in this awesome hippie hostel called 'Hostel Del Lagos' for only 8$ a ...

Lake Atitlan, Guatemala Author Adam Case Publish Date Aug. 24, 2011 Backpacking Central America Guatemala Literate Must-see Travel Lake Atitlan, Guatemala Author Adam Case Publish Date Aug. 24, 2011 ...

In the background, the San Pedro volcano is visible on the Southern side of Lake Atitlán. Panajachel, Sololá, Guatemala. One of Guatemala's most frequently visited sites is Lake Atitlán.

Flanking its southern shores are three volcanos - San Pedro, Toliman and Atitlan. There are many villages along the lake's shores, but these are the five must-visit towns for tourists. Panajachel This ...

Located in Guatemala’s Western Highlands, Lake Atitlan is a tourist-friendly area rich in the Mayan culture. There are more than 20 Mayan ethnic groups in Guatemala, and the Lake Atitlan area is ...

Its teal-colored freshwater sits just over 5,000 feet above the ocean in the highlands of Guatemala. It is surrounded by culturally rich Maya towns and three volcanos – San Pedro, Tolimán and ...

In the background, the San Pedro volcano is visible on the Southern side of Lake Atitlán. Panajachel, Sololá, Guatemala. One of Guatemala's most frequently visited sites is Lake Atitlán.