The rewards are worth the climb: glimpses of rare birds like the electric blue-green quetzal and phenomenal summit views over Lake Atitlán and a ripple of volcanoes to the Pacific Ocean ...

Nestled in the highlands of Guatemala, Lake Atitlán is a shimmering jewel ... The lakeside here is a paradise for nature lovers, with exotic marine birds flitting about and old fishing boats ...

Around the shores of this lake in southwestern Guatemala ... Options include Guatemala’s emerald native bird, the quetzal, and a mythical double-headed dragon called an ixcot.

Among the outstanding species are birds, mammals, reptiles ... canopy and paragliding in Lake Atitlan, among other activities. For the latest travel news, updates and deals, subscribe to the daily ...

GUATEMALA (7News) — Surrounded by towering volcanoes and charming lakeside villages, Lake Atitlán is one of Guatemala’s most picturesque spots. Whether you’re exploring by boat, hiking the ...

A few dogs are roaming peacefully among us and the occasional bird is chirping somewhere off in the distance. As night sets on the lake, I’m trying to navigate the audio landscape I’m ...

Maynard has opened her own Bird Hotel. Kind of. The part-time Bennington, New Hampshire resident also has a home by Lake Atitlan in Guatemala where she hosts guests for retreats. Spending the ...