Lake Atitlan has long been on the hippie backpacker trail, and as of late, more travelers and digital nomads are choosing this high altitude lake as their go-to spot in Guatemala. Not only is the ...

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.

PANAJACHEL, Guatemala — 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 ...