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 sink ...

Located in Guatemala's Western Highlands, Lake Atitlan is a tourist-friendly area rich in the Mayan culture You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account.

If you’re wondering about the things to do in Lake Atitlan and then immediately get overwhelmed once you realize this lake is massive with several towns surrounding it—Let me help you! Visiting Lake ...

The caldera created by a massive volcanic explosion, one of the strongest explosions in earth's history, formed the basin for what is today arguably the most picturesque lake in the world: Lake ...

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 ...

Some 85,000 years ago, the mighty Los Chocoyos eruption blew volcanic ash all the way to Florida, and the massive magna flow collapsed the surface terrain forming a huge cauldron-shaped caldera. Water ...

Lake Atitlán, located in the Guatemalan highlands, has quickly become a popular budget-friendly vacation spot for adventurous travelers — but it's been inhabited by indigenous Mayan people for ...