LAKE ATITLÁN, GUATEMALA Travel Guide!
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- čas přidán 25. 02. 2023
- Lake Atitlan, Lago de Atitlan, is a must visit if you are traveling to Guatemala. There are many towns surrounding the lake but we chose to base ourselves in Panajachel and take a day trip over to San Juan la Laguna. In this Guatemala Travel Guide we are going to show you how to get to Lake Atitlan from Antigua, Guatemala and then show you a bit around Panajachel and San Juan la Laguna, two wonderful villages on Lake Atitlan. We wish we had more time to explore this area but know we will be back! Enjoy!
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GOOD ONE ! Now l want to go to Guatemala ! l LOVE the Mayan people, all of their crafts and all the vibrant colors . THANk YOU !!!
They are so warm, welcoming and talented!
Its the people who make the difference, the citizens are so friendly and kind. Thank you for the video and so glad you two are having a great time. Guatemala is often overlooked but has so much to offer.
You got that right! It sure does!
Guatemala keeps looking like a better and better destination! Those intro clips got me hooked.
Happy to hear that!
Honestly Guatemala was never on my travel list and now you are changing our minds! So beautiful!
Oh I love that Jenny! Thanks for sharing!
Wow! What an awesome colourful town! And the women’s textile cooperative was just beautiful! I would love to go there. Thankyou for filming your day and sharing. ❤️
It’s our absolute pleasure Patti!
Grateful for your travel philosophy. Love how respectful and appreciative you are of the beautiful human and natural diversity you share.
Wow thank you!!
My husband and I both agree that you two are some of the best vloggers we've come across ever. Keep being your authentic selves and doing what you do. I spent a few months solo traveling throughout Guatemala in 2001 and appreciate seeing how it's changed since I've been there. Such an amazing country. I remember how everyone on the plane on the way there was so proud of their country that they were all giving me tips on places to go and inviting me to stay with their families. I barely knew Spanish at the time and the warmth and kindness of random people on the plane alone was so comforting as I embarked on my solo "what the hell am I doing?" adventure. Anyhow, in case you were wondering if your experiences have had an impact on people, yes! I even took a picture of the Scooby Doo bug you mentioned when visiting Querétaro late last year because you're the reason we chose to include that city in our travel plans. That said, Guanajuato won our hearts. We're on our way to all points near Huatulco to Zipolite next month after watching your videos. Thanks for doing such an excellent job sharing your experiences, while really embracing the entire travel culture and love for the places and people you meet. Your authenticity and love for life really shine through.
Aww wow that’s incredible! We’re so happy for you. Thanks for sharing this with us!
Lake Atitlán is gorgeous! I didn't know all those fun facts and the volcanoes in the distance. 😮
Crazy right! It’s massive!
Yet ANOTHER awesome destination in Guatemala. The Lake and its villages and towns are amazing. The views, the terrain, the people, the colours, the buzzing atmosphere.... and the food, of course!
Maria, from the Q'oomaneel Association, is so lovely, warm, passionate and vibrant! She is an absolute joy to watch. The Weavers Association was just spellbinding with its eye poppingly beautiful dyed yarns and stunning items of clothing that were being crafted and sold. All about supporting women today and into the future, continuing to nuture ancient traditions and crafts and share them with the world. No fast fashion with the clothing from these collectives. I purchased a silk jacket almost 30 years ago from a tiny dressmaker in Thailand and it is still in pristine condition, no stitching has come undone, the original buttons still firmly in place, the colours still impeccable and no loss of shape. There are many social and fiscal benefits to slow fashion. San Juan is amazing.
Thank you for taking up along with you, Heidi and Adam. Guatemala has never really featured on our possible travel itineraries, but with the end of the civil war and travellers like yourselves now dipping their toes into this amazing country and sharing their travels and experiences, it is high on our radar. For now, we will settle back, bide our time and enjoy your journey with you.....but we cannot wait to visit Guatemala for ourselves. Safe travels!
...and loving your Quetzal earrings Heidi!
Margo! I loved reading this. Thank you 🙏 for joining us here on the lake! We hope you can visit soon and explore more of the towns around the lake and let us know how they are!
Hello guys I’m from Guatemala now living in Los Angeles CA and I’m so happy you guys are enjoying our culture, thanks for how respectful and humble you guys are. Please keep enjoying our country 👍 God bless you!!
Thank you so much 😊 for welcoming us to your country!
Rick Steves said you can see any places in the world virtually, but when you travel and see the world and its people face to face the feeling is just extraordinary.
That is so true!
Lake Atitlan was considered the most beautiful lake in the world 🌎 by Nat Geo, and since that moment we adopted that saying. Thanks for sharing 😊 and show the world the wonderful of Atitlan.
It’s our pleasure!
Another wonderful video. Thank you! What a magnificent day, perfect weather, all these colors, Heidi got a new scarf and Adam 4 new wives. 😂 Those ladies were so cute and funny. Guatemala is healing 🙏 beautifully said, Adam. I really wished this video was longer. ❤
Hi Jana! Adam won the jackpot! Aww if we could have stayed longer there we would have! Thanks for joining us!
Hey, guys! What an awesome place! The lake. The mountains. The streets. The culture. The food. The people. All amazing! As a BC boy who loves lakes and mountains, but who no longer qualifies for residency in Mexico, you make me want to move here. I'll be checking it out for sure. Great video. Thanks.
Hey Gary! Good morning ☀️ from Guatemala! It’s a wonderful spot for sure! Thanks for joining us.
San Juan looks like the place I would want to stay for sure. I love all of the color, art, and nature there. Peaceful. ✌
Oh for sure!
After shovelling snow, it is so refreshing to sit back and enjoy the adventure. Your encouragement of respecting the culture and people is so wonderful. Thanks for taking us along. Cheers from Canada.
Hi! Good morning! We love having you here experiencing this with us. Thank you. I appreciate that. We have to remember that these people are not photo-ops. This is their life and they are sharing it with us so we have to be respectful towards one another.
Agreed! Snowing here in Shasta County.
I really enjoyed this episode! Gorgeous location. I had no idea! Thanks you two. 🌺
Same I’m in Colorado and we got a bunch of snow😊
@The Country Collectors, I really love the way you are!❤️. You're so nice and beautiful people that you make us feel that we're part of your family 🤭🥲 you speak to us so friendly and kind as we know which other for so long that we love you right from the bottom of our hearts 💕🥰 and I think that I'm talking for many people that are following you since long time ago,we appreciate you and love you guys! I really can't wait for watching you every Sunday! You really make my week better ! Again guys greetings from Zumpango Estado de México and I hope you can come back sometime her to my México lindo y querido 🇲🇽❤️🇺🇸👍👏🤗☺️😉
❤️❤️❤️ This comment just made my entire day! Thank you so much for being here. Without you we wouldn’t be doing this so you are a huge part of all of this!
@@TheCountryCollectors para servirles siempre y gracias por sus comentarios 🥺😥 and I'm not crying something gets in my eyes 👁️👁️😅😂🤣😁😌😃🙃😊😄👌👋🤭 I see you on the next time! 👋 Hasta luego 🙃😊
I love how they use natural dye… what a treasure you found
How neat is that!!
@@TheCountryCollectors so authentic
Christmas 🎄 all year long. Those are my kind of people.
Ho Ho ho!
You guys, I loved this place!! I thought we'd just be good with 1 trip to Mexico this year but man you've got me dreaming about Guatemala now. What a beautiful lake and amazing people. I love the vibrant colors so much. Makes me feel happy. Thank you for taking me on your trip.
I know what you mean! The colors are just heart warming.
Guatemala is amazing 🇬🇹💙🇬🇹
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Another beautiful video! I love how you pay tribute to the Guatemalan ladies who suffered so much during the dictatorship. Lots of love, Nanae and Kenneth, Vancouver.
Glad you enjoyed it!
I'm from escuintla guatemala in the south but grew up in canada. Nice to see a refreshing take on lake atitlan. I've enjoyed every single video of your guatemala journey. Thanks again.. greetings from canada
That’s so wonderful to hear! Thank you!
Honestly I would love to spend a month there❤️ btw keep it up guys!
Hey Spencer. I think a month would be perfect!
Another great video!! It's surprising how colourful and beautiful this place is - you two are like ambassadors for each country you go to 😉👍
Thank you! 😃
Just visited San Juan and cannot recommend it enough, especially if you love art and authentic, local experiences. 💕
Totally agree!
This was amazing....brought tears to my eyes on a few different places you visted! Blessed life you both are living. Gracias amores xx
Aww that’s beautiful!
What a stunning travel guide to Lake Atitlán, Guatemala! This video captured it perfectly. The clear blue waters of the lake and the towering mountains in the background are truly awe-inspiring. The footage was especially impressive, giving us a bird's-eye view of the entire area.I can't wait to plan my own trip to Lake Atitlán and experience this magical place for myself. Thank you for sharing this incredible travel guide with us!
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you so much!
Thank you so much for bringing us along to this beautiful area, the people, the history, the culture is amazing.. looks like a fun area to see. Great job and so many great places to see and do. Excellent suggestions. 😊
Thanks Tammy! We wish we could have spent more time there but there’s always next time! Have a wonderful day!
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Experiencing these countries and places with you is life changing.
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Beautiful! I loved my time at Lake Atitlan. This video makes me want to visit again.
Thanks for sharing.
That’s awesome! So glad to hear that!
Hola! 🌞 It was so nice to see Lake Atitlan through your eyes! 🏞 The views are stunning and the villages around the lake look so charming! 😍 I loved how you chose to stay in Panajachel as your base and explore the other villages by boat. It's such a smart way to travel! 🛥 And the fact that you can find everything you need in the lively Calle Santander is so convenient! 🙌 Thank you for sharing your experience with us, and I can't wait to see what adventures you have in store for us next! 🤩
Thank you so much 😊
Amazing place! I love how you appreciate the locals and spend time learning about their culture- that clothes coop was incredible. Stay safe ❤🙏🥰
Hi Nancy! I knew you would like that!!
Good Sunday morning! Such a wonderful day to wake up and see your smiles. Thank you so kindly for sharing this excellent exciting experience with us. So beautiful there. So looking forward to seeing your next video. Take care and keep enjoying.
Good morning Dale! Thanks for sharing in this adventure on the lake. It really is such a special place! Have a great day!
Heidi and Adam you really know how to live life to the fullest! Thanks for bringing us along for the ride!
Our pleasure! Thank you 🙏
Another beautiful place, the weather looks so fine, the wonderful people around, the views of nature. Refreshing place to see 😊
Thanks for joining us!
Such a beautiful place and so awesome to see all the beauty of the town, lake, views and there beautiful people
It sure is!
Bienvenidos a GUATE mucha 👍🇬🇹🇺🇸🇮🇱
Gracias!!
such a piece of paradise😽 and the food seems delicious🙀
It was! Thanks for being here!
Just another wow wow!! Nice to see u back together in the video, this place is amazing and thank you💕🙏
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks for being here!
Wow, what an amazing place!! I want to go there now!!❤
It really is!
Guatemala looks amazing! One day I'd like to visit there.
We hope you can!
Never thought Guatemala 🇬🇹🇬🇹 is this beautiful hope all the best for the country.
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💚 GUATEMALA ES MAJESTUOSA...! 🇬🇹
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Thank you for these videos!! I miss Guatemala 😢
You’re so welcome! 🙏
Para nosotros los Guatemaltecos los pueblitos al rededor del lago son mágicos viva Guate
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what a special place, beautiful art and awesome nature!!!! i need to go to Atitlan !!
Hi Glenn! It truly is a magical place!
You guys seem so energized and happy! Guatemala is very colorful and super friendly--can't wait to visit someday soon. I'll use this video as a guide.
Wonderful! Thank you 🙏
I loved the paintings and art on that view point - adds to the incentive to hike up there. Not to mention the amazing views. The city was so pretty with all of the bright colours. I enjoyed seeing around and also the clothing demonstration. I could go for some chocolate now!
Glad you enjoyed it!
WOW... When you guys left Mexico, I thought I wouldn't enjoy it as much anymore but I am loving💪 your videos as usual. I am with you for life. 🙂❤ Tell Adam I am waiting for his "four-wife video." 😂 Now I know why he was out of breath 😊
Haha 😂 you’re so funny!! Thanks for staying with us!
@@TheCountryCollectors Thank you both for doing such a great job ❗ and forcing us to explore places we might never have seen ❤.
I like this channel because the you guys are very calm and relaxing. Not like some of those other travel channels where there’s some guy screaming in your face.
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I love how you always connect with the locals and promote their business that is really nice and conscious of you.
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I truly love how you showcase the local people and their businesses. I would love to buy some things from that cooperative!
They were all so beautiful!
That shot going through the heart over the lake - just wow! How did you capture that?
Thanks! Drone!
What a cool place, great video! My new drinking game is whenever Adam holds something next to his head to check the size, you take a shot 🤣! One of Adam's best trademarks, please don't stop! 🤣😁. It's kind of like looking for Easter eggs 😁. Love you guys! ☮️❤️😎
Haha that makes us happy! We won't ever stop!
The road of hats is truly gorgeous.. the art is 🤯
Imagine that was where you grew up!
I actually really like your room. It's small but quaint and has everything you need. I'd def stay there, especially for the price! The lake is stunning and three volcanoes!!!! Wowza!!!!
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What a wonderful lake, I enjoyed watching this on a Sunday evening here in India, I hope you are keeping well ❤️
Thank you! You too!
LOVE you guys so much! Interesting note: I traveled that EXACT itinerary over 25 years ago. Thanks to you, I get to see what has changed and what has not. Antigua looks much the same. Panajachel and San Juan are dramatically more developed - especially San Juan! We saw textiles there as well, but it was just a guy in a straw covered shack who invited us in to see his work. SO HAPPY to see these women creating business from their AMAZING work. They are a beautiful people. The FEELING there is special.
Wow that’s so special! Thanks for sharing Terri!!
A new subscriber here,
From guate!
Living in new jersey. Thanks for sharing my country with the world!
Thanks for welcoming us!!
Omg the mural is breathtaking
I was shocked when I saw it!! Just wait for the hat road!
I’m going to Guatemala March 2nd and I love all your videos and your Guatemala videos have helped me a lot. You guys are so sweet and funny and helpful with all your traveling tips
Have fun! Thank you 🙏
You're two beautiful souls God bless you do you know that I'm learning english with you because you spick so clear make me feel that I understand every word you speak 🙊 thank you
That’s awesome!
What a beautiful town. I will definitely visit when in Guatemala. Thank you for such a beauriful e xperiwnce. 💖 😇😊🙏🙏🙏
Please do! It’s our pleasure!
What a beautiful place, will have to add this to our list of places to visit!!
Absolutely!
Empandas on the shore with the sunset. Picture perfect!
👍 It was very special!
I've spent from June to September 2022 in Panahachel. Such a beautiful setting. Sam Juan is my favorite city ❤
That is so wonderful!
I LIKE WHEN HE SAYS TO RING THE BELL..THEN DOES THE FINGER MOTION!!!!!
Haha thanks!!
Hedi and Adam, I'm "sticking tuned" for your next day's adventure around that beautiful lake...I'm "glued" to my seat. 🎭
You are too funny Edward!
Awesome video, the small town is a gem, took me by surprise. Thank you for sharing!😊
Glad you enjoyed it!
Me fascina su video ,Gracias por visitar mi país y especialmente Atitlan ❤Bienvenidos todos a especial experiencia ♥️♥️♥️♥️🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻💯💯💯💯🇬🇹🇬🇹🇬🇹🇬🇹
😊 Gracias para compartir su país!
Another impressive place you have shown us here in Guatemala. I will be searching for a plane ticket very soon. Thank you!
We are so happy you enjoyed it!
Did I just see Heidi wearing Quetzal earrings.
That looks stunning.
You're the happiest couple I've seen on CZcams
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What a beautiful drive
It really was!
Another awesome video you two! Can't wait to experience it myself. Look at Adam being the lady's man 😆 loved it.
Haha he loved it!
You inspire me to pack my bags and get out there and see the world!
We love that!!
sean siempre bienvenidos a mi pais GT
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Another amazing destination! I love the invites you get to visit and seeing how you make friends everywhere.
Oh that family was just the sweetest! Thank you for watching Gieo!
Hola amigos saludos me dan ganas de estar en mi guate linda espero lo estén pasando muy bien
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Panajachel and Atitlán are so beautiful. For Mexican travelers it was no so cheap when I was there in 2016 because Quetzal is paired to Dollar, maybe now is less expensive. Thanks.
Hi Walter! We were here back in 2018 and have definitely noticed it’s become a lot more expensive since then especially in Antigua!
stunning!! Adam! You always make me smile. What a great video of life, learning and cultural beauty!! Thank you so much... ps your jump from one scene to another was genius!
Glad you enjoyed it! 😊
These mornings are my absolute favorite spending time with you on your adventures. It makes my week! Thank you.
Glad you like them! Thank you so much 😊
Nice video, looks like you guys had a great time in Atitlan. Welcome to Guatemala enjoy. 🇬🇹 🤩
Thank you 🙏
Gracias sinceras por otro súper vídeo, chicos ! Uno mejor que el otro!!
Wow gracias 🙏
Hey guys, I was anxiously awaiting this video from my favorite travelers. Great video as usual 👌 thanks
Thank you!!
@@TheCountryCollectors my pleasure 🙏
Wow what a beautiful place and amazing colors
It really is!
I love to visit Guatemala.. Love from Northeast India🇮🇳
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Hey guys, great video man, amazing. Your humping a lot of gear in that heat reminds me of my days in the Canadian Army during training. Stay hydrated
Thanks! We will! Appreciate the reminder my friend.
Omg, I would love to go visit! Already heading to Mexico DF, end of October, but will keep this in mind for 2024
That’s a great idea!
A great place to explore, hike, and maybe enroll in a Spanish class (I definitely need it). I enjoy the slow pace that you guys are on so you can see more details of the place. I love coffe as well; this place check all my boxes. Nice!
Hey Mark! Yes we learned there are a couple excellent Spanish schools in San Pedro! It’s a beautiful spot indeed!
Awesome videos and great information! Thanks for showing our beautiful country to the world!
Glad you enjoyed it! My pleasure!
Hi guy’s, I looked at your video library and did not see one on Copper Canyon. I did this train trip in 2007. Talk about magical!!! I went with a suitcase and no plans. Best trip ever. I’d love to see you do a video on this. One note, I went on a all day tour with a Mexican family mom , dad, kids, cousins and grandpa. I was the only gringa. Had the best time ever. Back in the day this cost $20. Lovin your videos!
That’s awesome 👏 it’s at the top of our list for when we return!
What a beautiful walk to the hiking trail
I loved weaving down those back little alleys. The pups!
The lake is gorgeous.. what a nice boat ride
So fun!
Hey guys! Heidi I loved your last video. It was so touching. Thank you for sharing. I can't wait to see what Lake Atitlan is like.
We hope you enjoy it!
And thank you for being here!
wonderful adventure! cool lake, cant wait to explore it. hugs!
Hey Chris! We hope you can soon!
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Woo hoo! Hey Luis! Love all the emojis!
Food looks amazing… and a perfect spot for dinner … and the cost is amazing
It was nice being surrounded by local families just taking it all in. ✨
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What a beautiful view point … gorgeous
The ladies were the best part!