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  • čas přidán 16. 12. 2021
  • In this Lake Atitlan travel guide we explore 5 villages around the lake. Including Santiago De Atitlan, San Juan La Laguna, Santa Catarina, San Antonio Palopo and Panajachel. I would say this is the best place to visit in Guatemala because there are many villages to explore around the lake and culture to explore. But best of all is probably going to be the incredible natural beauty and scenery of the lake Atitlan.
    There are a few towns around the lake also worth mentioning but we did not go. Such as San Marcos, which is popular with new age explorers, San Pedro La Laguna with foreign tourist and San Lucas for its proximity outside of the lake region to the Pacific Ocean. Our travel guide is from Santa Cruz La Laguna and says that one is the best. If you can get around to many of the towns and villages you will certainly feel culturally enriched and as if you really met the Mayan people.
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Komentáře • 147

  • @IslandHopperTV
    @IslandHopperTV  Před rokem +4

    Everything you need to know about visiting Guatemala czcams.com/video/YFcZYcp01kk/video.html

    • @majortom2540
      @majortom2540 Před rokem

      What a nice and respectful way to take us all. Liked and subscribed to your channel. Thank you for this excellent video.

  • @TravelsofSarahFay
    @TravelsofSarahFay Před 2 lety +49

    Guatemala is one of my favorite countries it was such an experience. Hope people can visit all the beautiful towns of Lake Atitlan

  • @aleskairean
    @aleskairean Před 2 lety +18

    I just got back from Guatemala yesterday, and watching this made me emotional. I already miss it and can't wait to go back.

  • @Guywithcrazyideas
    @Guywithcrazyideas Před 2 lety +20

    I love how generous you are with the shop keepers and that white shirt is super cool. Oh, that tour guide was very nice to have with you.

  • @yisselesmeralda5037
    @yisselesmeralda5037 Před 2 lety +33

    HELLO! THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR VISIT TO SAN JUAN, IT WAS A PLEASURE TO HAVE GUIDED YOU AND LET YOU KNOW OUR CULTURE. I HOPE YOU COME BACK SOON! 🙌🏼

    • @kimoti87
      @kimoti87 Před rokem

      Hola 👋 Vi que fuiste el guía de ellos. Por qué medios podemos ver tu disponibilidad para viajar en noviembre?

    • @ricardoalvares1667
      @ricardoalvares1667 Před rokem

      Yissel Esmeralda Hola cómo estás

    • @elizabethsanchez3706
      @elizabethsanchez3706 Před rokem

      Yiseel necesito informacion de to tour guide. Porfavor estoy interecada

    • @sebastiandiego1849
      @sebastiandiego1849 Před 9 měsíci

      Hola Yissel Como puedo estar en contacto contigo para un tour?

  • @coconutsurvivor03
    @coconutsurvivor03 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Loved this video. My family and I are going to Lake Atitlan in July! My family is Guatemalan and very excited to experience this. Loved how open you were to the experiences!

    • @IslandHopperTV
      @IslandHopperTV  Před 4 měsíci +1

      Happy to hear you got value from the video. Enjoy your travels in Guatemala!

  • @bondedteam626
    @bondedteam626 Před 2 lety +7

    Matiosh cha we tat, puro utz pin pin. That means thank you very much, your content is the best

  • @bondedteam626
    @bondedteam626 Před 2 lety +5

    I am a native from Pana. I love the breakfast buffet at porta del Lago.

  • @chapinusmaximus4582
    @chapinusmaximus4582 Před 2 lety +8

    Wow and wow amigo. Awesome job!! You covered a lot from Lake Atitlan, wow loved it. Please keep ‘em coming. Awesome country. Thank you 🙏 and God bless!

  • @aytekinkaymaz4259
    @aytekinkaymaz4259 Před 2 lety +11

    I LOVE GUATEMALA!!!

    • @blueangel4274
      @blueangel4274 Před 2 lety

      ANTIGUA GUATEMALA and LAKE ATITLAN tHE bEST , AND MY FAVORITE tOWN in the Lake is SAN MARCOS ,

  • @lyndasanchez3889
    @lyndasanchez3889 Před 2 lety +6

    I am from Guatemala but I will take some friends from US to Atitlán next week 🥰 even tho I'm local tourist your video helped me a lot to show them the places!! I loved all your videos of my country!!!

  • @neal-stewart834
    @neal-stewart834 Před 2 lety +3

    motorcycle around the lake would be cool

  • @chanlucho2670
    @chanlucho2670 Před 2 lety +3

    GUATEMALA CENTRO AMERICA!!!DIOS LOS BENDIGA ..

  • @tommyminahan3136
    @tommyminahan3136 Před 2 lety +6

    ive been watching your videos in preparation for my trip next month, they have been very informative! thanks!

  • @connieg7692
    @connieg7692 Před 2 lety +4

    Super cool pens 🖊️ 💯

  • @juliocallejas4132
    @juliocallejas4132 Před 2 lety +1

    Welcome to the land of Eternal Spring! Welcome to Guatemala!

  • @joshmonterroso6221
    @joshmonterroso6221 Před 2 lety +11

    I am just gonna say CULTURE 🇬🇹😻

  • @rachelpetit-homme4654
    @rachelpetit-homme4654 Před 2 lety +7

    Hello! Great video! Do you mind sharing your tour guide? I’d like to do this same route. Thanks in advance!

    • @birds_guatemala
      @birds_guatemala Před 2 lety

      Morning from Guatemala, Hi, i am Isaias from the video, you can instagram me @isaiasj_soliz, will be a pleasure to guide you in Guatemala.

  • @drod8966
    @drod8966 Před 2 lety +4

    I have seen only five min of this video and I can say it is an excellent piece of work!. A lot of travelers put their faces on the videos all the time, this one you can even taste the products He describes...

    • @blueangel4274
      @blueangel4274 Před 2 lety

      Love the Way ISLAND HOPPER Explains every Town ,

  • @NomadShifu
    @NomadShifu Před 2 lety +12

    Lake Atitlán is a body of water in a massive volcanic crater in Guatemala’s southwestern highlands. Ringed by steep, verdant hills, it’s known for its Mayan villages and volcanoes with striking pointed cones

    • @blueangel4274
      @blueangel4274 Před 2 lety

      A Complete Paradise , my favorite Towns ? SAN MARCOS , SANTA CRUZ and SAN PEDRO.

  • @ericklou2013
    @ericklou2013 Před 2 lety +12

    I love lake Attilan! The fact that you said that is a special place in the world says a lot, coming from someone who has travel around the world. Every time I go to Guate I try to go to Pana. I do swim in the lake though nothing wrong with that just if you do avoid it when the “Xocomil” occurs (afternoons)

    • @blueangel4274
      @blueangel4274 Před 2 lety

      Im Agree with ISLAND HOPPER yes is Magical Special , and i Love the way HOPPER explaiins and Guide the best Places and the Options , very Important for Travelers .

    • @janettemasiello5560
      @janettemasiello5560 Před rokem

      What does that mean -
      Xocomil occurs ?

  • @e.s.92
    @e.s.92 Před 2 lety +4

    You bought a shirt for 6$ a hand made shirt ♥️♥️♥️
    I am so exited to go there next month !!!

  • @o.d.t.ottawadrywalltaper9845

    Esté año primero Dios regreso a mi tierra hermosa de Guatemala. 🇬🇹

  • @mixmasterhoser
    @mixmasterhoser Před 2 lety +2

    Great video. I have been to the lake many times, the advice I can give about the boat rides is to always sit in the back of the boat. don't feel the waves as much.

  • @alexwallace6120
    @alexwallace6120 Před 2 lety +15

    Such a beautiful country! You did a great job of showing it to us .You have a very good camera person .I can't believe no fishing in the lake and no swimming.

    • @diegoflynn6215
      @diegoflynn6215 Před rokem

      No swimming or fishing because of the pollution I was told.

    • @ericahymes3780
      @ericahymes3780 Před rokem

      This lake is highly Protected by the Mayans Indigenous People's own all that Territories, and is them put their rules for the Turism and Guatemala wildlife no to trash, or used plastic, near their Lake Atitlan.
      But the Turism understand that and respect 🙏 The Mayan Territories always welcome all of you.🙏

  • @anahamm7040
    @anahamm7040 Před rokem +3

    I am from Guatemala and I wanted to thank you for the time spent putting this wonderful video together- you sos a terrific job! Can’t wait to visit Pana!

  • @antobellog1878
    @antobellog1878 Před 5 měsíci

    I love Guatemala. It's definitely one of the countries which exceeded my expectations. Hopefully I ll be back soon again and spend more time.

  • @bennychiu3401
    @bennychiu3401 Před 2 lety +2

    Awesome video, beautiful Guatemala, thank you for sharing.

  • @jejejetheowner9425
    @jejejetheowner9425 Před 2 lety +6

    you should go to xela and peten you can take a domestic flight with tag airlines from gt city to peten

  • @MOCHAMONROE89
    @MOCHAMONROE89 Před rokem +1

    Going next month with my son. Thank you for tip to take boat to destination vs going through mountains.

  • @paola6265
    @paola6265 Před rokem +2

    You did such a beautiful job capturing Guatemala! Thanks for creating these videos! I like your style of travel and warms my heart when I see your interactions with the locals there. You have such a genuine nature and Guatemala has such a warm, generous, kind hearted people! 💖

  • @gatovolador1126
    @gatovolador1126 Před 8 měsíci +1

    By far this is the best video seen fro lago atitlan great job sr.

  • @highlanderabroad884
    @highlanderabroad884 Před 2 lety +6

    Amazing video and tour, I am arriving in Guatemala this weekend for 2 months. Lake Atitlan is def on my list of places to see. Thanks for the tips on traveling from town to town, always handy to get safety tips. 😁

    • @moezus
      @moezus Před 2 lety +2

      Hey hows it been there so far? I really want to go but even my Guatemalan friend says its dangerous out there but yk anywhere can be dangerous, so how is ur experience so far? I really want to go to Lake Atitlan

    • @highlanderabroad884
      @highlanderabroad884 Před 2 lety +2

      @@moezus it's amazing so far. I chose to go to Antigua and its amazing so far. Very safe. I have heard stories about Guatemala as well, but that's just the city, it seems that the surrounding areas are safe.

    • @moezus
      @moezus Před 2 lety +2

      @@highlanderabroad884 Thats great to hear, would you say you need to know quite a bit of Spanish to get around?

    • @highlanderabroad884
      @highlanderabroad884 Před 2 lety +1

      @@moezus nope. I survived 6 months in Ecuador without speaking a word of Spanish. Have you subbed my channel, I have lots of content on Ecuador. 🥰🥰

    • @blueangel4274
      @blueangel4274 Před 2 lety

      @@moezus mANY PEOPLE SPEAK eNGLISH , AT LEAST THE BASIC

  • @gloriaarevalo9163
    @gloriaarevalo9163 Před 9 měsíci

    I was there last week with my two kids and their partners, they loved it and are planning in returning. Also went to Antigua, and returning too, we also went to Tikal. Just a majestic place.

  • @kakbemo
    @kakbemo Před 2 lety +4

    Enjoy the trip

  • @themayanwarriorgt502
    @themayanwarriorgt502 Před 2 lety +2

    ATITLAN ES MAGICO!!!

  • @johntziannis359
    @johntziannis359 Před 2 lety +3

    What a beautiful country!

    • @blueangel4274
      @blueangel4274 Před 2 lety

      iNDEED. , GUATEMALA and Specially LAKE ATITLAN , TIKAL , LIVINGSTONE , AND ANTIGUA GUATEMALA , AHHH and EL PAREDON IN THE PACIFIC.

  • @PlanFree
    @PlanFree Před 10 měsíci

    Thanks for the tour, gives us a starting point to look for a place to live.

  • @TheresaofTheWorld
    @TheresaofTheWorld Před rokem +1

    Love the background music!

  • @geronim0123
    @geronim0123 Před rokem

    Amazing video of panajachel

  • @ariehaldug9723
    @ariehaldug9723 Před 2 lety +2

    Great video!

  • @IreneBallesteros
    @IreneBallesteros Před 9 měsíci

    Wow thank you for this video

  • @luperx3399_EsLoQueAhi
    @luperx3399_EsLoQueAhi Před 2 lety +7

    Everything is beautiful. Hope to go this year. Where did you find your guides?

  • @DoraGMusic
    @DoraGMusic Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you to be in my country!

  • @ericahymes3780
    @ericahymes3780 Před rokem

    Thank you for your wonderful video of your visit Lake Atitlan Solola.
    oir Mayan communities always welcome 🙏 you and hope more of your friends visit that magical place in our America Continent, Guatemala 🇬🇹 the Eternal Springs your home any time.🏡.

  • @no_soy_rubio
    @no_soy_rubio Před 2 lety +2

    Very cool, thanks for sharing. Hoping to go later this year 😎

  • @fitoparedes232
    @fitoparedes232 Před 2 lety +2

    Look great 👍

  • @muslimpopuler1219
    @muslimpopuler1219 Před 2 lety +3

    Nice, Great Video.. Keep it up👍

  • @hugomontepeque9756
    @hugomontepeque9756 Před 2 lety +2

    Nice video.friend..i am from guate but i live on New jersey

  • @ChintoAventuras
    @ChintoAventuras Před rokem

    Saludos desde Guatemala

  • @demesioescobar5394
    @demesioescobar5394 Před 2 lety +2

    😀😀😀😀 lovely video that you made 👌 nice shirt sir! Enjoy your stay, but now in January I don't think you are still in GT land !

  • @soniamagali608
    @soniamagali608 Před rokem

    Good work, nice and beautiful videos you did from my country! Congratulations! You are amazing! Thank you! I'm watching you from L.A. Cal.

  • @jordainmelmelgar5083
    @jordainmelmelgar5083 Před rokem +1

    Very nice video sr. San Pedro it’s Amazing I have friend there. Tnks. For visit my country

  • @alotzoy3180
    @alotzoy3180 Před rokem

    good material !!!!

  • @luisitoruiz168
    @luisitoruiz168 Před rokem +1

    Saludos 🇬🇹🇺🇸from Nebraska

  • @oconmx2252
    @oconmx2252 Před 2 lety +2

    "Jeff with altocoin buzz"... the good ole days!

  • @diegowhites8662
    @diegowhites8662 Před 2 lety +2

    Guatemala 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

  • @stephaniehannar
    @stephaniehannar Před 2 lety +4

    How can I find your guides you had? Thought they might be linked here.

    • @birds_guatemala
      @birds_guatemala Před 2 lety

      Morning from Guatemala, i am Isaias from the video you can instagram me @isaiasj_soliz, will be a pleasure to guide you in Guatemala

    • @arslanjaan8112
      @arslanjaan8112 Před rokem

      can we be a friend

  • @basilshelton2224
    @basilshelton2224 Před 2 lety +5

    How can i Contact Izack?

    • @birds_guatemala
      @birds_guatemala Před 2 lety

      😀 i am here, you can instagram me @isaiasj_soliz, will be a pleasure to guide you in Guatemala

  • @miminyc8093
    @miminyc8093 Před 2 lety +3

    ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @colinandmeg
    @colinandmeg Před rokem

    Thank you for this video, we are headed there in a month, and this is so helpful!

  • @jejejetheowner9425
    @jejejetheowner9425 Před 2 lety +4

    san pedro is the best one

  • @christianleitner8201
    @christianleitner8201 Před 7 měsíci

    My god,got the place touristy.Terribel

  • @simplyrowen
    @simplyrowen Před rokem +2

    Motion sickness is indeed a thing. I’m from Guatemala City, and whenever I go to the countryside I barf. I’m unfazed on a cruise ship, on a plane… but my poor stomach gets upside down with our hilly, up-and-down winding roads. Word to the wise, bring some pills with you.

  • @alejandroroque7699
    @alejandroroque7699 Před rokem +1

    Great video. Very informative!
    Thank you

  • @metahduh4003
    @metahduh4003 Před 8 měsíci

    I was there 30 years ago.....

  • @MiracleMan1975
    @MiracleMan1975 Před 2 lety +3

    Planning to visit Guatemala soon. Any contact info for Giselle the guide

  • @lui5lope73
    @lui5lope73 Před rokem

    Bienvenidos a san antonio palopo

  • @user-kj8jd3dn3w
    @user-kj8jd3dn3w Před 29 dny

  • @zaneli3384
    @zaneli3384 Před 2 lety +2

    The city Panajchel is pronouce Panahachill

  • @imitadorherbertnavarro7524

    👍👍👍👍

  • @efanjul5768
    @efanjul5768 Před rokem

    There are fish in Lake Atitlan. Black Bass (largemouth) was introduced last century. Unfortunately, it caused the extinction of a rare grebe (pato zambullidor) unique to this lake, but the fish is very good to eat. There are other kinds of fish as well.

  • @gle9344
    @gle9344 Před rokem

    After my time in the Army, I think this might be the first place I visit.

  • @dhaimawilliams8372
    @dhaimawilliams8372 Před 10 měsíci

    Wonderful capture of Lake Atitlan , by chance is there contact info for Isaac the guide /tour you used ? Going to Guatemala in October and would love to do the same.

  • @selenealcantara5695
    @selenealcantara5695 Před 2 lety +2

    Going in two weeks any divers?

  • @willwhitaker4962
    @willwhitaker4962 Před 2 lety +3

    How do I connect with Isaac for a tour?

  • @rodolfoaquino254
    @rodolfoaquino254 Před 2 lety +2

    Guatemala qualinda eres

  • @Guywithcrazyideas
    @Guywithcrazyideas Před 2 lety +3

    why is their no fishing? Is the lake polluted?

    • @gustavocabanas61
      @gustavocabanas61 Před 2 lety

      YES! THERE IS SHIT ALL OVER... CAN'T YOU SEE IT ON YOUR EYES? 💩

  • @julioarrecis5444
    @julioarrecis5444 Před 2 lety +5

    👍🇬🇹🇱🇷

  • @marvinestupe8627
    @marvinestupe8627 Před rokem

    To describe it. It's guatemala's santorini or cinque Terre. It goes to show you don't need to travel far to Europe to get a natural experience

  • @BlessedLife291
    @BlessedLife291 Před 11 měsíci +1

    How did you meet your guide? I want to use her for my trip

  • @lmitch0430
    @lmitch0430 Před rokem

    Can you share the location of the restaurant where you had the hibiscus juice?

  • @ShantiShine01
    @ShantiShine01 Před 5 měsíci

    How easy is it to catch a boat to the other islands? Do you have to arrange that in advance? Is it inexpensive?

  • @dishdog215
    @dishdog215 Před 10 měsíci

    Can you get a jetski or pontoon rental??? Water skiing???

  • @JenKeswick
    @JenKeswick Před rokem +1

    How can I get in touch with your guide?

  • @eniseddiplomacyalliance7185

    How did you navigate safely show tutorial on new video break it down

  • @user-be7eo7qr1y
    @user-be7eo7qr1y Před 5 měsíci

    where did you book this tour?

  • @jongsukim3514
    @jongsukim3514 Před 2 lety +2

    Do you have contact info for Issac?

  • @vrod1a
    @vrod1a Před rokem

    It would’ve been nice if you told us the prices of hotel, meals, water taxi / boat rentals etc

  • @RodrigoTasca
    @RodrigoTasca Před 2 lety +1

    Curious did you get sick at all from drinking juice there? I've heard some mix things...

    • @IslandHopperTV
      @IslandHopperTV  Před 2 lety +1

      I did not have any issues. But I could see how it would happen...

  • @clairemcgee4716
    @clairemcgee4716 Před rokem

    what is the NAME of the restaurant in Santiago ?

  • @diegowhites8662
    @diegowhites8662 Před 2 lety +1

    🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

  • @Bj45380
    @Bj45380 Před 2 lety +2

    Do they have Enterprise car rental from the airport? I have a discount code through my employer that I’d love to use

  • @efalvarado
    @efalvarado Před 2 lety +3

    You are missing Tikal And Flores… much better

  • @mrRoundeye
    @mrRoundeye Před 2 lety +2

    Panadachel why

  • @rockandfkingroll7464
    @rockandfkingroll7464 Před rokem

    I spent a few weeks there in 1976 as a Gringo. Beautiful indeed. We took the mailboat around the whole lake. BUT...
    First off beware it is and evangelical Baptist nation. No hard liquor at all, and trying to just find a beer was really hard. Caught with pot, 10 years. Abject poverty. Gangs, political discord. The biggest earthquake in their history hit while we were camped on the lake. Devastating. Had to walk over bodies in the roads, buses halted, I took notice that it was most of the churches that turned into rubble, biggest highest buildings. Took forever to get back to Mexico and a cold beer. Mexico felt like home.
    A few upsides. A quetzal is a dollar, no math. Base food pot roast potatoes and carrots. BEST SHIRTS IN THE WORLD.

  • @zoltanszabo9664
    @zoltanszabo9664 Před 5 měsíci

    Can I ask for Isaac guide contact?

  • @spiritualwarrior9021
    @spiritualwarrior9021 Před 2 lety +7

    Guatemala forever be a christian country ✝️🇬🇹

  • @romyenglish
    @romyenglish Před rokem +1

    It has to be fish in the lake. Why not swimming?

    • @IslandHopperTV
      @IslandHopperTV  Před rokem +1

      I think it’s lacking fish because of an environmental reason

  • @DarkmanRides
    @DarkmanRides Před rokem +1

    So the guy that runs the boat business tells you don't take an Uber that's dangerous they're gangsters you should pay me and take my boat🤣🤣