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.

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

Boats bob at the docks near San Pedro, one of a dozen villages ringing Lake Atitlán. The best way to travel among the villages is over water. ( Robin Soslow - Robin Soslow ) Visitors get a ...

Seventeen miles long, 11 miles wide, and at least 1,115 feet deep in places, Guatemala’s Lake Atitlán is likely one of Central America’s largest lakes. Located at 5,125 feet above sea level ...

Each village around the lake has its own unique identity, preserved through centuries of tradition, struggle, and resilience. On a recent journey, I had the privilege of exploring most of the 10 ...

The village, perched on the lake’s edge, is a haven of peace, far removed from the hustle and bustle of more touristy spots. San Antonio is renowned for its traditional clay factories, ...

Aldous Huxley once called Lake Atitlán, deep in the Mayan highlands and surrounded by three volcanoes, "the most beautiful lake in the world." Nicholas Casey on a visit to the Casa Palopó in ...