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  • Опубліковано 26 вер 2024
  • 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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  • @IslandHopperTV
    @IslandHopperTV  2 роки тому +4

    Everything you need to know about visiting Guatemala ua-cam.com/video/YFcZYcp01kk/v-deo.html

    • @majortom2540
      @majortom2540 Рік тому

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

  • @TravelsofSarahFay
    @TravelsofSarahFay 2 роки тому +49

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

  • @antobellog1878
    @antobellog1878 8 місяців тому +2

    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.

  • @aleskairean
    @aleskairean 2 роки тому +19

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

  • @wilsone7710
    @wilsone7710 29 днів тому +1

    i spent my early 20s in san pedro & lake atitlan, I never wanted to leave it is one of my fondest memories

  • @bondedteam626
    @bondedteam626 2 роки тому +7

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

  • @yisselesmeralda5037
    @yisselesmeralda5037 2 роки тому +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 2 роки тому

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

    • @ricardoalvares1667
      @ricardoalvares1667 Рік тому

      Yissel Esmeralda Hola cómo estás

    • @elizabethsanchez3706
      @elizabethsanchez3706 Рік тому

      Yiseel necesito informacion de to tour guide. Porfavor estoy interecada

    • @sebastiandiego1849
      @sebastiandiego1849 Рік тому

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

  • @coconutsurvivor03
    @coconutsurvivor03 7 місяців тому +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  7 місяців тому +1

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

  • @bondedteam626
    @bondedteam626 2 роки тому +5

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

  • @aytekinkaymaz4259
    @aytekinkaymaz4259 2 роки тому +11

    I LOVE GUATEMALA!!!

    • @blueangel4274
      @blueangel4274 2 роки тому

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

  • @chapinusmaximus4582
    @chapinusmaximus4582 2 роки тому +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!

  • @lyndasanchez3889
    @lyndasanchez3889 2 роки тому +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!!!

  • @chanlucho2670
    @chanlucho2670 2 роки тому +3

    GUATEMALA CENTRO AMERICA!!!DIOS LOS BENDIGA ..

  • @rachelpetit-homme4654
    @rachelpetit-homme4654 2 роки тому +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 2 роки тому

      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.

  • @connieg7692
    @connieg7692 2 роки тому +4

    Super cool pens 🖊️ 💯

  • @delaJFK
    @delaJFK 19 днів тому

    GUATEMALA IS BEAUTYFULL!! ❤️🇬🇹❤️

  • @tommyminahan3136
    @tommyminahan3136 2 роки тому +6

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

  • @juliocallejas4132
    @juliocallejas4132 2 роки тому +1

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

  • @o.d.t.ottawadrywalltaper9845
    @o.d.t.ottawadrywalltaper9845 Рік тому +1

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

  • @neal-stewart834
    @neal-stewart834 2 роки тому +3

    motorcycle around the lake would be cool

  • @drod8966
    @drod8966 2 роки тому +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 2 роки тому

      Love the Way ISLAND HOPPER Explains every Town ,

  • @ericklou2013
    @ericklou2013 2 роки тому +11

    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 2 роки тому

      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 Рік тому

      What does that mean -
      Xocomil occurs ?

  • @e.s.92
    @e.s.92 2 роки тому +4

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

  • @anahamm7040
    @anahamm7040 2 роки тому +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!

  • @bennychiu3401
    @bennychiu3401 2 роки тому +2

    Awesome video, beautiful Guatemala, thank you for sharing.

  • @MOCHAMONROE89
    @MOCHAMONROE89 Рік тому +1

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

  • @kakbemo
    @kakbemo 2 роки тому +4

    Enjoy the trip

  • @mixmasterhoser
    @mixmasterhoser 2 роки тому +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 2 роки тому +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 2 роки тому

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

    • @ericahymes3780
      @ericahymes3780 2 роки тому

      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.🙏

  • @jejejetheowner9425
    @jejejetheowner9425 2 роки тому +6

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

  • @themayanwarriorgt502
    @themayanwarriorgt502 2 роки тому +2

    ATITLAN ES MAGICO!!!

  • @delaJFK
    @delaJFK 19 днів тому

    I LOVE GUATEMALA ❤️🇬🇹❤️

  • @PlanFree
    @PlanFree Рік тому

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

  • @TheresaofTheWorld
    @TheresaofTheWorld 2 роки тому +1

    Love the background music!

  • @johntziannis359
    @johntziannis359 2 роки тому +3

    What a beautiful country!

    • @blueangel4274
      @blueangel4274 2 роки тому

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

  • @heyorange1001
    @heyorange1001 Рік тому +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! 💖

  • @luperx3399_EsLoQueAhi
    @luperx3399_EsLoQueAhi 2 роки тому +7

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

  • @gatovolador1126
    @gatovolador1126 11 місяців тому +1

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

  • @highlanderabroad884
    @highlanderabroad884 2 роки тому +5

    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 2 роки тому +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 2 роки тому +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 2 роки тому +2

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

    • @highlanderabroad884
      @highlanderabroad884 2 роки тому +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 2 роки тому

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

  • @NomadShifu
    @NomadShifu 2 роки тому +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 2 роки тому

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

  • @joshmonterroso6221
    @joshmonterroso6221 2 роки тому +10

    I am just gonna say CULTURE 🇬🇹😻

  • @gloriaarevalo9163
    @gloriaarevalo9163 Рік тому

    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.

  • @no_soy_rubio
    @no_soy_rubio 2 роки тому +2

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

  • @DoraGMusic
    @DoraGMusic 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you to be in my country!

  • @demesioescobar5394
    @demesioescobar5394 2 роки тому +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 !

  • @hugomontepeque9756
    @hugomontepeque9756 2 роки тому +2

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

  • @luisitoruiz168
    @luisitoruiz168 Рік тому +1

    Saludos 🇬🇹🇺🇸from Nebraska

  • @fitoparedes232
    @fitoparedes232 2 роки тому +2

    Look great 👍

  • @ericahymes3780
    @ericahymes3780 2 роки тому

    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.🏡.

  • @basilshelton2224
    @basilshelton2224 2 роки тому +5

    How can i Contact Izack?

    • @birds_guatemala
      @birds_guatemala 2 роки тому

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

  • @stephaniehannar
    @stephaniehannar 2 роки тому +4

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

    • @birds_guatemala
      @birds_guatemala 2 роки тому

      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 Рік тому

      can we be a friend

  • @IreneBallesteros
    @IreneBallesteros Рік тому

    Wow thank you for this video

  • @ariehaldug9723
    @ariehaldug9723 2 роки тому +2

    Great video!

  • @ChintoAventuras
    @ChintoAventuras 2 роки тому

    Saludos desde Guatemala

  • @Guywithcrazyideas
    @Guywithcrazyideas 2 роки тому +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.

  • @jordainmelmelgar5083
    @jordainmelmelgar5083 Рік тому +1

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

  • @diegowhites8662
    @diegowhites8662 2 роки тому +2

    Guatemala 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

  • @muslimpopuler1219
    @muslimpopuler1219 2 роки тому +3

    Nice, Great Video.. Keep it up👍

  • @MiracleMan1975
    @MiracleMan1975 2 роки тому +3

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

  • @soniamagali608
    @soniamagali608 Рік тому

    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.

  • @geronim0123
    @geronim0123 2 роки тому

    Amazing video of panajachel

  • @oconmx2252
    @oconmx2252 2 роки тому +2

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

  • @christianleitner8201
    @christianleitner8201 10 місяців тому

    My god,got the place touristy.Terribel

  • @rodolfoaquino254
    @rodolfoaquino254 2 роки тому +2

    Guatemala qualinda eres

  • @selenealcantara5695
    @selenealcantara5695 2 роки тому +2

    Going in two weeks any divers?

  • @Guywithcrazyideas
    @Guywithcrazyideas 2 роки тому +3

    why is their no fishing? Is the lake polluted?

    • @gustavocabanas61
      @gustavocabanas61 2 роки тому

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

  • @willwhitaker4962
    @willwhitaker4962 2 роки тому +3

    How do I connect with Isaac for a tour?

  • @lui5lope73
    @lui5lope73 Рік тому

    Bienvenidos a san antonio palopo

  • @julioarrecis5444
    @julioarrecis5444 2 роки тому +5

    👍🇬🇹🇱🇷

  • @metahduh4003
    @metahduh4003 11 місяців тому

    I was there 30 years ago.....

  • @jejejetheowner9425
    @jejejetheowner9425 2 роки тому +4

    san pedro is the best one

  • @alotzoy3180
    @alotzoy3180 2 роки тому

    good material !!!!

  • @simplyrowen
    @simplyrowen Рік тому +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.

  • @zaneli3384
    @zaneli3384 2 роки тому +2

    The city Panajchel is pronouce Panahachill

  • @jongsukim3514
    @jongsukim3514 2 роки тому +2

    Do you have contact info for Issac?

  • @alejandroroque7699
    @alejandroroque7699 Рік тому +1

    Great video. Very informative!
    Thank you

  • @BlessedLife291
    @BlessedLife291 Рік тому +1

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

  • @ShantiShine01
    @ShantiShine01 7 місяців тому

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

  • @gle9344
    @gle9344 2 роки тому

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

  • @JenKeswick
    @JenKeswick Рік тому +1

    How can I get in touch with your guide?

  • @colinandmeg
    @colinandmeg 2 роки тому

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

  • @RodrigoTasca
    @RodrigoTasca 2 роки тому +1

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

    • @IslandHopperTV
      @IslandHopperTV  2 роки тому +1

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

  • @efanjul5768
    @efanjul5768 Рік тому

    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.

  • @VictorPaz-s5c
    @VictorPaz-s5c 3 місяці тому

  • @dishdog215
    @dishdog215 Рік тому

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

  • @lmitch0430
    @lmitch0430 2 роки тому

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

  • @imitadorherbertnavarro7524
    @imitadorherbertnavarro7524 2 роки тому +1

    👍👍👍👍

  • @eniseddiplomacyalliance7185

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

  • @vrod1a
    @vrod1a Рік тому

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

  • @marvinestupe8627
    @marvinestupe8627 Рік тому

    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

  • @diegowhites8662
    @diegowhites8662 2 роки тому +1

    🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

  • @mrRoundeye
    @mrRoundeye 2 роки тому +2

    Panadachel why

  • @rockandfkingroll7464
    @rockandfkingroll7464 Рік тому

    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.

  • @clairemcgee4716
    @clairemcgee4716 2 роки тому

    what is the NAME of the restaurant in Santiago ?

  • @spiritualwarrior9021
    @spiritualwarrior9021 2 роки тому +7

    Guatemala forever be a christian country ✝️🇬🇹

  • @zoltanszabo9664
    @zoltanszabo9664 8 місяців тому

    Can I ask for Isaac guide contact?

  • @kimkirby7602
    @kimkirby7602 9 місяців тому

    It’s not “typical” to fish out swim in the lake, because?

  • @DarkmanRides
    @DarkmanRides Рік тому +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🤣🤣

  • @romyenglish
    @romyenglish 2 роки тому +1

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

    • @IslandHopperTV
      @IslandHopperTV  2 роки тому +1

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

  • @scottgoldfarb95
    @scottgoldfarb95 Рік тому

    How difficult would a trip like this be for someone that only speaks English?

    • @IslandHopperTV
      @IslandHopperTV  Рік тому

      Do you have Google Translate? That helps a lot.

    • @scottgoldfarb95
      @scottgoldfarb95 Рік тому

      @Island Hopper TV Oh, good call. I'm surprised I didn't think of that. I have used that in firearm sales with customers that only speak Spanish and once with Chinese