The Forgotten Caribbean City of Guatemala
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- Опубліковано 26 січ 2022
- After a 7 hour bus ride from Guatemala City, I arrived in Guatemala's largest Caribbean city. Puerto Barrios and coastal regions of Izabal are different from the rest of Guatemala due to its history as a booming port and it's diversity. I spoke with several natives of Puerto Barrios, including a Garifuna baker and a former U.S. Marine. Puerto Barrios is complex due to its relationship with the United Fruit Company, now Chiquita and its Garifuna people.
Let's go to the Caribbean coast of Guatemala together, follow me!
Loved Izabal. Guatemala. Caribbean and Mayan at the same time. Great climate, foods and landscapes. Heard Reggae, yankunu, parranda, there back in the 70s without electronics, just the real thing. Awesome video! ❤️ 💙 🇬🇹
That’s amazinggggg! I wish I could go back in time to experience a little bit of it then 🔥!
Central America and the Caribbean are both very close in terms of culture and food, places like San Felipe and Puerto Barrios really reminds you of that influence
Maybe Rio Dulce and Livingston next
Cause most off It has an African origin
Thanks for sharing. Is so beautiful and rich the United Kingdom of Guatemala established since 1609 and that extends from El Soconusco (today Chiapas) to part of Panama. Guatemala is 12th producer of silver in the world and 20th producer of gold besides having massive reserves of nickel, jade and so many other natural resources too bad for almost a century big foreign anglosaxon multinational corporations have been taking almost everything. Long live Juan Santamaria the heroe of Costa Rica who died in battle against the anglo pirates. The Malvinas belong to Argentina 🇦🇷, The Esequibo belongs to Venezuela 🇻🇪 and Belice belongs to Guatemala 🇬🇹. Guatemala exploited and sabotaged for almost a century but never gives up!!. God bless
My brother this video did my garifuna people justice! I appreciate you my guy! Garinagu wagea!!
Thank you Namule!!!!
The dry fishies are called “charales” they are sun dried and salted then sold at the local market. Very strong smell. It’s eaten as a snack.
Thanks for the information Enrique! Next time I return, I will hav to try it. Welcome to the channel if this is your first video✊🏾
Love it .
We use the dry fish in West Africa(Sierra Leone) in our stews. And yes that smell is stong😂
@@akindele13also Nigeria
Great video mi hermano. As a chapin-gringo and your neighbor here in Queens, I appreciate your infield research. Izabal has IMMENSE POTENTIAL in my view. Its a raw, ignored tourism haven, if an effort is made to support it. Be well brother.
I agree with you 100%. The development of Puerto Barrios, Santo Tomas and Livingston starts with an autopiste to the GUA City. The current road infrastructure is insufficient and tourism would flourish under the right conditions. Blessings my brother from Queens.
Thank you bro 🙏 for visiting my country, I'm a mestizo from Escuintla living in Los Angeles. God Bless you Bro...
Yes you said it, Hermano. Puerto Barrios is UNIQUE. Unique many ways. History is vastly rich!! I grew up in Puerto Barrios,
Pan de Coco, Tapado , Rice and Beans . El Rastro. El muelle ,
Livingston, Santo Tomas de Castilla.,
Thank you for this great video.’almost forgot about Amatique Bay. Nice resort!! I was there back. I’m glad still standing!👍👍👍👍👍🎉🇬🇹
One love family!!! Next time I will have to go over to the other side Santo Tomas & Livingston + maybe a little Rio Dulce action 😂
@@KeenanLambert198 I miss the food , mostly because that Caribbean Flavor touch, unique from that region.
thank you for that video!! El pan de coco. I have no found any other place in the world that makes That Pan de Coco like they make it in Puerto Barrios!
The fresh seafood oh Lord. I has been over 50 years since i left Puerto Barrios but the Peoples, the Places and the Food still like if i never left!
That’s why is called. Puerto Barrios La tierra de Dios !
Thank you Keenan!
I’m Carlos .
Love that you are giving us the history in this vlog. Yassss! I like to get in the trenches, too. Guatemala is def on the list!
Thank you sooo much G! #TrenchGang
I wanted to give history without making it dry AF 😂/😭. I think I learned an important lesson in this one about the importance of B-Roll and including the public in videos…. One love mi fren🔥🔥
@@KeenanLambert198 yessss b-roll > >> keep going, friend!
Man Livingston and puerto barrios are highly underrated, but you’re right, it’s because of how long it takes to get there. But the vibe is dope and the guy was right there’s really no segregation everyone is mixed in and the people are super nice
I surprised the place is sooooo underrated and underutilized.
@@KeenanLambert198 they need to open an airport that’s more accessible on the Caribbean side of the country or have better transit to izabal, puerto barrios, Livingston
You are correct... I think the gov't needs to prioritize tourism on the Caribbean side... It woul surely flourish if marketed.... The really don't try....
Good video bro I need to go back there I grow up in the Livingston area I love that you took your time to visit this place
Thank you so much for watching this one…. I think I need to go back and see Livingston 🙏🏾🙏🏾
yes man bumble clak...
This was dope fam! I would have never knew Guatemala 🇬🇹 had blacks. Wow!
Yes my brother! Guate has black people… In the future I have to go back and visit the other places where they’re at (Livingston). Thanks for watching this one.
Yes, we do have all shades!! 😌🫶🏼✨🇬🇹💙🤍💙 ✊🏻✊🏼✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿
🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 Jealous! Can’t wait to start traveling again!!
The world is ours Vee!
I'm from LA and very proud my dad raised me here for a few years and it stood with me forever. Livingstone Izabal ❤buying my father a home here for his retirement.
Super kind of you to do that for your father William! Good luck my brother!
Bienvenido amigo a Guatemala ❤️🇬🇹
Thank you so much Drago! Graciasss mi hermano!
I really enjoyed your video. I've been to Puerto Barrios but was on my way to Petén but you really made us feel like we were also walking along with you. Best vibes! 🙏✌🌴🌳💙🇬🇹
Thank you so much for watching my brother! I appreciate the support! I’m working to improve with every video… It means a lot to hear you enjoyed it. How is Petén?
Big ups!!!! ✊🏾
Amazing views, background, and phenomenal history. I love it. Puerto Barrios will be my destination next time I go to Guatemala. The rich history, the warm wonderful people, and the great food. Thank you for sharing with your viewers this incredible video. I truly, enjoy watching your videos.
Thank you so much for this comment John.. It keeps me motivated to keep creating these types of culture packed videos… Honored to have you on the journey with me.
@@KeenanLambert198 thank you for the video😊... me gustaria conocer el atlantico de guate y honduras... .. do they speak english in puerto barrios and livingston?
@@briantafolla2247 Hi Brian!
Yes many of the older people speak some form of English due to the influence of the United Fruit Company and the English speaking populations that were in the area.
si el gobierno fuera pilas invertiría así es una mina d oro.eso bien moderno es una belleza y como quiera robarian pero invirtiendo.
I'm from quetzaltenango xela Guatemala bro thanks for sharing the video
Thanks so much for watching Hector! I really appreciate it! Guatemala 🇬🇹 🇬🇹
I hope you enjoyed this one!
I run into your video again! Your big smile and analysis are always welcome.
Thanks family!!!!
Not forgotten by me...
Loved your video! Guatemala has so much culture and tradition. Puerto Barrios looks like a beautiful place, I would have to go on my next trip there.
Thank you so much for watching! Puerto Barrios is a hidden gem! I hope more people feel comfortable taking the trip out there
I was born in Puerto barrios izabal 💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙
🔥🙏🏾 My good sister Carolina, your hometown was amazing for me… I regret not spending more time! I’m caught in between a return + Livingston or Havana 🔥. Big ups!
I can’t wait to take back my land Puerto Barrios 🗣🤷♂️🚘👨🏻🌾✅
Loved your videos!
Thank you sooo much Gabriela!!!! I try to make them engaging and informative 🔥🙏🏾!
This was so good!!
Thank you Melissa!!!! We gotta talk about those mountains in PR my friend!! ✊🏾 big ups
Wonderful!
Thank you sooo much Glenda!!
We are going here at the end of this month and I can't wait! I've enjoyed watching your videos. You're always smiling and happy. Thanks for sharing!
Damn thanks for this bro. 😮
Big up yourself Lando! Thanks so much for watching!
Continuously amazing. You make authenticity look easy. Keep it up.
Thanks so much for watching and hanging with me!
Love your video. I use to go to Barrios as a child :)
Thank you for watching this one Marina! I am happy to bring you back to Barrios. I am curious? What made you find this video? Did you think about Barrios and search for it?
I love your video!! welcome to Guatemala 🇬🇹!!
Thank you David! I LOVE GUATE!
You're a good vlogger - you deserve more views!
Thank you so much Wendy!
I’m not sure how else to impress the UA-cam algorithm Gods here! 😭😆
Forwardddd!
I really like your videos. Greetings from Oceanside California 👍 🇺🇸
Skyelee! Big ups and much love to you out there on the West Coast! Welcome to the family!
Enjoyed this video very much! Felt the vibe.
Thanks so much Nes!!!! This place was vibey as hell
very nice video sir!
Thank you Alexam!!!
Love to see it, great video I got that same shirt
Thanks brother Brandon..... The shirt feels great on.... I might have to start playing soccer again lol
Thank you for this video! I have visited Guatemala multiple times and have never been to Puerto Barrios and it reminds me of Livingston !
Granddad! Thank you so much for this one! Puerto Barrios is such a nice little town.... I think I should go back to try out Livingston!
That's for the memories it looked different I was there in early 1960 y loved an old Guatemalan thanks thanks great video
Thank you so much for watching! I’m happy I was able to bring you back🙏🏾🙏🏾
Amazing video brother... Puerto Barrios is definitely the forgotten paradise in guatemala. It's very insightful all the information you were able to give
Thank you brother Marvin! I'm trying to continue to uplift the people Blessings!
Nice video Keenan. I’ve wondered about those electric shower heads and if they worked right. That town must be a major hub for shipping and stuff. Seems like they would make the roads better and offer maybe more flights. But did enjoy the tour and the vibe! Have fun and enjoy! 😀
JD!!! Thanks for coming by as always. This particular shower head was super effective and gave me a nice consistent warm shower… The shower in Costa Rica was brutal! Hot for 2 mins and then ice cold 🥶…. Puerto Barrios is a hidden gem of sorts….. In 20 years, I think it will grow into a destination…. All it needs is a little bit of infrastructure spending and advertisement. Thank you my brother!
Gracias papa . Por qué asistes un buen trabajo de tomar bien los vídeos de Puerto barrios saludos aki suscrbiendome de una.🇬🇹
Familia, el placer es miooo!
Maaannn You Almost Got Hit LOL $26 per night is Real Cool! I was Soooo Scared that you were going to Fall through the Roof LOL That Shrimp Tostada Joint Looked Fire. Great Video Bro!
Don!!!!! What up big dogggg!? Thank you for tuning in as always - One love my Brother. I’m taking off now for PR
you never really said how the suicide shower was??? lol awesome video! love it!!!!!! with that voice you should also be on radio!!!!! thank you for visiting us is Guate! always welcomed.
Hi Claudia!!!! The jolt shower was an 8 of 10! I was into it! One day they will let me on the airwaves lol😂. I’m looking at Santo Domingo, Boca Chica & Juan Dolio… I’m might get there sooner than later
TANK THIS VIDEO I LOVE 🇬🇹 GUATEMALA GOD BLESS YOU MI AMIGO
Thank you so much for watching and thank you for the blessing my brother! My God bless you also! 🇬🇹🇬🇹🇬🇹
Love watching this video! I am Guatemalan living in US, I come from mayan background and my dad will always tell me of Livingston even if he’s not from there either I would love to visit Puerto barios. Ty for the video
Hi Stefany!!! It was my pleasure to bring you back home! I want to return to do a Livingston piece! Be safe!!!!
We absolutely LOVE Guatemala! Never made it to the Carribean side unfortunately! So good job we can tune into your video and find out more ♥️🙌
Blessings!!! I loved your chicken bus vid! One love fam!
@@KeenanLambert198 Aww thanks so much, we had so much fun filming that (apart from some terrifying rides 😬)
Awesome
Thanks Tran!!! One love family!
Very good video.
Thank you so much! I'm happy you enjoyed this one!
@@KeenanLambert198 Indeed Bro..
I was there in 1973 I was 19 at the time. Had hoped to catch a freigther to Jamaica, but it had sailed on the morning tide. Stayed a couple of days caught a Bruce Lee flick at the local theater with all the local kids doing karate chops and kicks. So we doubled back to the capitol and headed for San Salvador.
Sounds like you had an amazing trip! I also love El Salvador - for the record…
Tks. much.
Glad you like this one JMMB!
I really enjoyed watching your Guatemalan videos. You made me miss the motherland.
By the way you have to try rellenitos with crema!
Hi Nancy!!!!! Thanks so much for watching!!! I make these Guatemala videos with the Guatemalan community living outside of home in mind…. I’m thankful that I was able to bring you back home for a little bit…. I should be rolling out another Guate video soon… This next one will be to promote tourism though…. Thanks again 🙏🏾🙏🏾
@@KeenanLambert198 I can't wait 😎🍿
Thanks brother Puerto Barrios is my city 1
Thank you my brother!!!! I have to go back to PBR soon!! No where reminds me of the islands like your home city! One love!!!!
this town before the Jamaican and Antilleans became more common was quiet african american. I have records of many from New Orleans and Mobile that went out there from the 1870's/80s or were born there from 1865-1925 before moving back to the US. Many of the Garifuna there absorbed various black groups who remained, the local Ladinos absorbed a few more prominent african americans who were able to keep their properties/investments.
L M that’s amazing! I’ll look into that!🔥🔥
i was just there this summer it’s really interesting how they put coconut in basically all their meals and sell lots of different oils in the market like shark oil
Seems to be a thing across the Caribbean basin my friend… Less so in certain places though….
Loving your Guatemala vids legend. Im travelling there frol Australia in April.
Curios what do you use/how do you book your accommodations?
Pierce! Welcome my brother. Thank you for watching and supporting! Safe travels from Australia. I am going to come out with the tourists’ guide to Guatemala soon but to answer your question I use Google maps as a tool. Go into Google.com and type “hotels in Guatemala City” in the search bar and then review all options… It will give you different travel sites to book your reservation with… I also use the Google.com/flights tool. If you want to fly around domestically in Guatemala you will have to use TAG Airlines… They don’t post to Google flights yet.
Uber works in the the central areas of Guatemala….
If you have time, def visit El Salvador too 🔥🔥🔥
@@KeenanLambert198 cheers for the tips!
Nice video, new sub here 😀
Hi Chris! Welcome to the channel my brother✊🏾
those little grey fish my grandma used to make Yuca patties and put that fish inside and they were soo Good I have never been there in Izabal maybe one day looks nicer wide streets , people relaxed and to eat and drink a cold beer in a market over there ...
I hope they expand the amount of flights to PBR airport - Hanging out in Izabal is a truly underrated experience....
Those shower heads are good !!! I have them at home in the city, all you do is turn the water on with the temp preselected and walla hot or warm water instantly... the one you used was probably old so it didn't work that good.
This shower head was good! Costa Rica? That one was probably def old and nearing the end of its service life
I! Fromm here south guatemala good trip my black freind
Thank you so much! Let me know if there is a place you would recommend visiting.
Man you are from New York, Brooklyn right? I was living in long Island ny for 10 years and I had to move to tx, great video bro
CORRECT! Its too bad you had to leave. NY is great but I have heard some good things about TX. Thank you so much for tuning in and trusting me to deliver this content to you.
Great video. I'm gonna buy a sailboat in Rio Dulce summer of '23. If you go back to this area keep an eye out for a boat called "No Cry" come aboard for a few beers. 😁
I intend to return! Maybe to do a Livingston and Rio Dulce piece! I will find you brother Ben🔥. Blessings my G.
@@KeenanLambert198 Check out Seabatacal marina. Beers are on me.
@@bharris968 I will bring the rum
dry salted fish is called" lamuri" in Garifuna
Thank you so much Karla!!! When I go back I am going to taste it!
Good job
Thank you my friend!
@@KeenanLambert198 any time you come to Livingston, i got you covered bro
@@Ghanjah-Man blessings my brother… Soon forward in 2023
@@KeenanLambert198 mean time check the dope music i got, 100 % Garífuna
The united food comp..employed a lot of British honduras subjects..to work in banañera...i had uncles an cousins who told us their experience
Its an interesting piece of history - Anything you can share? I think I want to travel to the former British Honduras - Belize to do some pieces there. I'm just getting back in from Cuba... I will be rolling that out over the next month.
@@KeenanLambert198 ok...link me up 501 6
Welcome to Puerto Barrios 👍
Thank you so much Herbert! It’s a wonderful place✊🏾
@@KeenanLambert198 Diviértete compadre 👍
Tomorrow I'm going to Guatemala And I'm from Guatemala
Travel safeeee I love Guate
Aye yo! What's the name of that restaurant/bar at the end of the video?
Muelle 17…. 🔥🔥🔥
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Those little fish are dry put and serve over the yuca dish
I’ll try it when I go back from Livingston
13:47 interesting!
That brother had great info!
How can I get in touch with the English speaking man with the green vest? I want to donate there.
Can you please spell the name of the area where garifunas live in Puerto Barrios
🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿
Big ups!
De que país eres carnal
Do they have Creole people in puerto Barrios?
How often do the buses run? I want to visit
Excellent choice…. Litegua seems to be the only reliable operator in and out of town…. They run buses roughly once and hour to hour and a half… They will bring you in a minibus from the city center to the cities’ edge and they you will transfer to a large bus…. There is no legitimate highway so the trip is long…. Bring water and a snack….
The flight is quick but TAG only runs one flight a day.
@@KeenanLambert198Litegua has bee running for over 60 years is the most reliable ground transportation to Puerto Barrios they used to make one stop for lunch way back in the day ! Thee are other buses running that way as well but not as reliable . Or if you rather fly instead! Amatique bay is the place to stay ( maybe be pricey but it is worth it and Hotel del Norte is the best is as good, this Hotel has been there for over 100 years, always book in advance)
Dollar use to be accepted as currency back in the days when the Quetzal used to be 1 to 1 with Dollar, slots machines were all over they run on American currency! Always be careful of you surroundings as any city in the world ! Enjoy the Caribbean foods if you get a chance. Tapado (Seafood dish) Rice & Beans, Pan de Coco etc. Enjoy
my country
I'm thoroughly in love with Guatemala
@11:40 that IS the dignified way to eat a mango lol
Those fishes you eat them like chips with a beer!!!!
I need to go back and try ittttt!
You look Garifuna, so you’re good, that’s exactly why he said namule, Joel is my cousin
Hi Karla!!! Thank you so much! Tell Joel I said hello!!!! Next time I will take the Lancha to Livingston.
I'm from Chicago. I was told it's a african vibe there which I love. Expensive place? Food? Seafood?
In comparsion to Chicago prices... Everything is low cost in Puerto Barrios....... The food was low cost and damn good.
@KeenanLambert198 need your help bro. How do you get there leaving from the USA? No airports, etc.
@@justice4all997 I got you
So there’s actually two ways
Fly into Guatemala City and then take the morning flight to PBR Airport
Or
Fly into Guatemala City airport and take an Uber to Litegua bus terminal….
Litegua will take you on a shuttle to the bigger bus station on the outskirts of the city where the big… full size bus all the way to PBR will be…. It’s a grueling ride…. Enjoy it though
Hey comone what happen to u men
I'm always eating fried chicken and street food in Guate
One of the best street foods around…. For sure!
Abaya, ay anda en guate bos haha
Seems peaceful out there. The folks out there are laid-back. Normally in black-populated areas u gotta be careful because of its economic-deprivation
Everyone showed me sooo much love. Lol a little friendly stray dog tried to jack me for my food walking back to my hotel but that was it 😭
My black fren u looks caribbean like jamaica
That’s correct! 🇯🇲🇯🇲
God you walk a lot
16 Km while shooting this video
You Hondurian?
No sir Jamaican 🇯🇲!
Your Last Name Common In Honduras
You Should Visit Livingston
Actually Belize is close to Puerto Barrios than Guatemala City.
That is a fact. I might go - Livingston to Punta Gorda the next time I am around.
Bro on the video theres someone pissing behind u on 1:20 into the video
This is true Cesar…. I didn’t realize it during editing…. Thanks for letting me know 🤣🤣… My analytics shows people are watching that video clip section over and over lol….
No problem men it was just funny nice video doe u should make another one there
@@funforcesar2017 I agree! Next time I will do Livingston
Oh man, wasn't it hot?
It was nice and hot! I love hot weather🔥
Nice video. Guatemala is so beautiful, rich and unique. Las Malvinas belong to Argentina and Belice belongs to Guatemala. The Land of Jacobo Arbenz, Miguel Angel Asturias (Noble Literature Prize and Lenin Prize) and Kjell Eugenio Laugerud (RIP). the last Guatemalan president who kept the Guatemalan currency the Quetzal paired with the French Franc and the US dollar. God bless
Oh my goodness they can speak Spanish really good what why
I heard a little bit of English Garifuna and Spanish out here!
@@KeenanLambert198 what are you serious why is that you can speak Spanish where did y'all learn to speak Spanish how is that possible
@@starhernandez44 oh! For me? Well I learned a little bit in school and in NYC there is a large Spanish speaking population so I try to practice anytime I can.
@@KeenanLambert198 oh that's crazy I am from Texas we managed to speak both languages sometimes at the same time English and Spanish
I don't know why some people like you and this guy call Latinos "Spanish" XD (13:35), It's like I called to you (or the Jamaicans or the African Americans) "English", or its like called haitians "Frenchs", it really doesn't make any sense LOL XD.
I don’t call Latinos “Spanish” but I adjust based on the situation… I understand your argument and trust me I agree 100%. However, Maybe there is a reason he is saying it that way that we don’t understand
Puerto barrios is Caribbean lol
All the wayyyy🔥🔥🔥
Where to begin...
The electrocution shower head. Yep. Been there, done that. A jolt every morning.
Fresh coconut milk with a straw. Was the straw paper or plastic?
YT is pushing ads thru your vids, so you must be doing something right.
Gotta find your Antigua post next.
Cheers.
Welcome back Walt! I think I recall you first commenting on the Costa Rica video… The straws were plastic and everything was a nice vibe…. This reminds me I need to go to Limon soon!
@@KeenanLambert198 I lived in CR back in the 1970s. I miss it!
@@WaltANelsonPHD I could imagine! It’s been some months since I left and I’m going through withdrawals 🤣.
How is the women there
Very family oriented….. Guatemala City is different though
Can I have your email?
Absolutely,
Kolcontracts@gmail.com
Whatever questions you have, I’ve got you covered.
Nah…I could never stay in that place. And there is plenty of GMOs in Guatemala. Don’t get it twisted.
Guatemala is fire!!! But I understand…. When did I mention it not being GMO?