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 Guatemala.

LAKE ATITLÁN, Guatemala — The narrow blue and white boat jumps up and down crossing the choppy waters of Lake Atitlán. The sun shines bright as we make our way across the seemingly endless expanse of ...

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 ...

Looking for a luxurious getaway closer to home? This stunning lake destination is about to hit its peak season—and it might ...

I recently stayed with friends in a beautiful little resort-style hotel in Santa Cruz, Guatemala. Villa Sumaya is tucked away in Mayan Indian country on the shores of Lake Atitlan near the town of ...

The boat ride to Santa Cruz, Guatemala, was cold. The wind blew fervently as the boat hit rough patches, splashing swaths of freezing water on the passengers seated in front. Lake Atitlan is very ...

The limpid beauty of Guatemala's Lake Atitlán has long been a magnet for dreamers, mystics and hippies. But now the Lake is suffering from sewage and farm pollution. Anna-Claire Bevan reports on ...