The majority of people who recommend not visiting Guatemala City are people who have never been there and have no idea what they are saying and just repeat what someone else who has never been there told them.
We have to agree. We think it's pretty wild that some people would say to skip a place without ever visiting it themselves! Glad we didn't listen and decided to visit. We had a great time
Absolutely disagree, I live in this country and have been mugged many times by both civilian and police members. Don't generalize based on you spending a fucking weekend here.
@@Furitenma Of course you can get mugged, it can happen to anyone, including me, but that doesn't mean it's normal and you shouldn't visit Guatemala City. Something like this can happen to you anywhere, in the United States they kill even in schools and that does not mean that if you go to the United States, they will surely kill you. But you also have to have a little common sense when going out, here and anywhere in the world.
There are good and bad sides to every major city. Foreign visitors to the country of Guatemala often used to focus only on the bad aspects of Guatemala City, but did not say much about the good side of the city. Even today, many travelers still overlook Guatemala City and tend to skip it. There are those who do not even want to see the nicer parts of a mostly safe city, and avoid it altogether. So, they end up missing out on a much more complete travel experience. In all of Guatemala, there is a lot more to do and see than meets the eye at first. Some do not even want to give Guatemala City the benefit of the doubt, because of their own bias and personal fears. In realty, GC is a much better, cleaner and safer place than many imagine it to be. Some travelers are so afraid that they do not even want to explore the nicer better parts of town. This is often due to imaginary fears or lack of accurate information, or not enough knowledge about the whole country. Do your own complete research beyond some outdated travel books for backpackers. Ask the locals, but only those who really know. Watch related up-to-date RUclips videos about Guatemala, as many as you can, with different views on the subject, a picture is worth a thousand words. Yes, you should exercise your common sense, stay away from trouble, and stay safe, as you would in any big city around the world, except maybe in a country like Japan. In general, Guatemala is quite safe and most people are nice and friendly. Just know what parts are safer and nicer, and what parts of town should be avoided. Focus on the good parts of town. There is a lot worth exploring in Guatemala City, and the following parts of town could be a good starting point... besides the obvious historic district in zone 1... try 4 grados norte in zone 4, or Zona Viva, Fontabella, Oakland Place, visit zone 10, or Avenida Las Americas, zone 14, zone 15, or Cayalá in zone 16. See it all for yourself. It is historic but also modern and cultural, with great museums, restaurants, coffee shops, and so much more. Actually, Guatemala City is an underrated city in an interesting and very underrated beautiful country. Some of the cool stuff is somewhat hidden or not always obvious in your face at first, so you will have to explore it before you can find it yourself.
We loved Guatemala City. Visited in Oct 2023. Stayed in Zona 4 and loved it. The underground market, the people were so friendly, Mr Taco lunches, rooftop breweries, low cost museums and nature centers, the walkability, low cost Ubers when needed, and on and on.
I’ve lived in GTC since 2010. Yes the traffic is horrible, but the rest is not at all as bad as the rumors say. As tourists you guys did the right thing. You went to the palace in zone one. You paid attention to your surroundings and you tucked most of your expensive stuff away. From that moment you explored the city with an open mind and happy attitude. Well done! ❤️
@@nicoleandmico GTC is a vibrant city. The security is an issue, and as it is people use their own cars instead of public transportation. This is the reason of the congested streets, far more vehicles than the city was designed for. And when it rains, on pay days, and if there’s an accident, it quickly turns worse. The security issue, ie the risk of robbery, has improved. It is better today than it was in the past 10-15 years. I’ve lived here since 2010 and haven’t been robbed once. I think I’ve been a potential target a handful of time but the perp decided not to go ahead. Keep in mind that most Guatemalans are poor. Robbery is a poor persons way of getting a few more bucks. In general, Guatemalans are friendly if you have a friendly attitude, and some jokes go a long way. I think that is universal. I’m happy to see that you had a good time here. Welcome back. ❤️
Lo que tiene la zona 1 es que hay lugares que por fuera se pueden ver descuidados pero por dentro son muy hermosos. Hay restaurantes y cafes muy amenos.
I live in Guatemala City and this is a great video! 🙌 I've been filming in some of these same places and will start sharing long form videos soon. Like you said, inside the market in the historic city center doesn't feel dangerous. Maybe what the woman meant was that it's dangerous right there at the entrance because my husband who is Guatemalan always tells me that inside the market is safe. However, there are theories waiting outside. 😳 I can't believe you guys walked around zone 1 with a big camera ! I showers use my GoPro because I am afraid of getting robbed. 😂
So glad you enjoyed the video! Yeah the market was very cool and much safer than we thought. We didn't have any issues with the camera although we were ALWAYS on the move so we never stayed in one spot for too long. We think that really helps. Good luck with you videos too!
For what i see, you had a very good time in Guatemala City. Most of tourists skip the city, because they read that is very dangerous, but the reality is that the city in general is safe, there's places like all the countries that are not very safe, but in general Guatemala City is safe. Good to see you visit the city, and Evie seems she had a fun time. Love when she was sit enjoying marimba music 😅.
Absolutely! We couldn't agree more. Evie really did enjoy her time. She got sooo much love from people. We could have made a whole second video with all the pets she got!
Amazing! I live there so I recommend visiting huehuetenango (it is cold, but many places for tourists, road can be really dangerous if you don’t have a car for that type of stuff). Also Tikal and Coban are awesome
También pueden visitar los parques del IRTRA en Retalhuleu. De categoría internacional. Pero hay que tomar en cuenta que ciertos días de la semana están en mantenimiento (de lunes a jueves, creo).
I just discovered your channel. These guatemala videos are great and very entertaining! Next year we’re visiting Guatemala. Very exited for your next videos 😊😊
We will visit with our kids in December. I don’t understand why skip the capital. I have a huge list of things to do in Guatemala City. I can’t wait! Thanks for the video!
Awesome! Thanks for the video. I’m actually going this December form Guatemala City, Tikal, Antigua and then Atitlan. Love the videos. I’ll also be staying in Zone 10 and going to Cayala
Si viene a la Ciudad de Guatemala le recomiendo 3 lugares, el Sitio Arqueológico Kaminal Juyú, una ciudad maya más antigua que Tikal, el Mapa en Relieve de la República de Guatemala, uno de los más grandes y exactos del mundo, sin tecnología satelital y el Centro Cultural "Miguel Ángel Asturias". Saludos desde Ciudad de Guatemala.
Hello!! Like any country, there are places that are not recommended.But in general, Guatemala City welcomes the tourist, with open arms. For example, the beautiful video that you two made. I congratulate you for showing the reality; We are a country that is on the international list, as the countries with the happiest population.
I lived in Guatemala for 17 years and now abroad for university but it’s so nice watching people look at it from a different perspective. Some zones are safer than others so always be careful but still have fun ~
Hello, guys, I'm glad you enjoyed your time in Guatemala City!! Like any city in the world, there is good and bad cannot judge until you live it. What I find out about Guatemala City is that the locals tend to exaggerate what really goes on, the Mercado Central es a very safe place. There are a few world-class malls in Guatemala City and Cayala. I have never been to Cayala, but it looks impressive.
So glad to hear you enjoyed the video and what we shared about the city. We feel really lucky to be able to visit and share an often skipped place with our audience :)
18:15 You are absolutely right about the zones. There are a few zones one doesn’t visit as a tourist. FIY - Oakland Mall is just a few blocks from where I live.
Great blogs!!!! I am from Guatemala 🇬🇹 but live in California. I visit Guatemala at least once a year. Your videos really show true Guatemala. 🇬🇹 thank you for visiting the city and showing that it is safe.
im Glad everything went well for you guys in my home country, I love your video and hope see you guys back again soon with more great content like this.
thank you for showing the reality of this beautiful country! people there are very warm and kind, I live in Baltimore Maryland and let me tell you that is safer in Guatemala city than Baltimore city!!
As a resident of Mexico, I sometimes wonder about visiting Guatamala. Your videos have shown me I should visit. Though I must admit I am a little surprised at the high cost of your eating out.
Awesome video I feel very represented! I live in ciudad de cayala and I unfortunately have to agree with you that a lot of the money does go there. But wow it’s my favorite place ever!
This Blog brought Joy to my eyes , thanks for visiting Guatemala it's a beautiful country full of thousands of things to eat .. food is cheap and yummie. ❤
Thank you so much! It's not always fun to be sick while on the road but we're glad we had a comfortable spot to rest and take our time before continuing on exploring :)
I am from Costa Rica but I do have a profound love for Guatemala, I will be there for the fourth time in January 2025 and I already know I am gonna be back again after that. One thing that I really appreciate from tourists when they come to Central America is when they do try to learn our language, it doesn't have to be perfect, just the fact that they try it's always really welcomed. Stumbled upon this video and I am loving the vibe.
You guys have a great energy. Thank your this video. I have never made videos for YT, but i may start one day. I am headed for Nicaragua, hopefully permanently, and the same issues are to be seen there..'Don't go here, don't go there..." "This dangerous..." etc. I will be spending actually more time than I originally intended, but i will be using public transport as well as being on foot a lot. I think the safety reviews are often totally over. I would like to see a YTer put together a list of places they visited (such as you are doing in GUA) and give an honest comparison between reviews and experience on the ground. Since you are actually giving place a chance, maybe you should consider doing something like that in one separate video...? GREAT VID!
Besides some topics regarding being a 95 % vegan / 5 % vegatarian nowadays, a very good video, which motivated me to perhaps go there myself somehow somewhen as a travel-addicted person ;-) thanks
GUYS, I DONT KNOW IF YOU STILL IN GUATE. BUT THE CITY HAS AN INFINITE ARRAY OF RESTSURANTS AND SPECIFIC FOREIGN COMMUNITIES. LIKE KOREA TOWN. YES THERE IS ONE, SPAIN COMMUNITY THAT HAS LOCALS IN THE CITY AND ANTIGUA, THE GERMAN COMMUNITY, THAT HAVE THEIR OWN BAKERIES AND RESTAURANTS, THE GRINGO COMMUNITY, ETC. IT IS A GREAT CITY, WHAT YALL SAW IS JUST A LITTLE BIT OF THE TIP OF THE ICEBERG. YALL NEED AT LEAST ONE MONTH TO DISCOVER THE TREASURES OF THIS CITY.
@@missionswithserena YALL CAN VISIT EL PUEBLITO RAFAEL CAMPESTRE, COLOMBIAN RESTAURANT, WITH AWESOMEST VIEW TO LAKE AMATITLAN. WORTH THE VISIT. THE PARKING LOT IS ON THE SIDE OF THE RESTAURANT
Im so glad you enjoyed Guatemala! And our food, our traditions, Guatemala is a great place and i am so glad you broke the humors ❤ I am so proud of my country, and if you haven't visited Guatemala yet don't make humors about it! 🇬🇹❤
I am guatemalan and I don't get it why that woman's said that the central market is dangerous. I know many sellers and with totally confidence I can confirm that is pretty safe. The market has its own security system, videocamara, and policeman. All the cities around the globe has problems and it's wise to be careful in any place, but that market isn't in excessive dangerous. I always feel pretty safe because it is. Good video friends, hope you enjoyed your trip for Guatemala, and I so sorry about the dengue, we have a kind epidemic right now, try to use anti mosquito sprays.
I can't believe I didn't know you guys visited! (By the way, I think the mall you went to was Oakland mall if I'm not mistaken, and the dude with the big feet was is Cayalá!)
*Nicole and Mico* People who think that they should not visit Guatemala 🇬🇹 City, and its Historic Center. They are people who lived many years ago. The city has changed for the better since a Mayor made an order and the inhabitants have contributed with the authorities to maintain levels of order and security. Guatemala City is one of the best urbanized cities in Latin America. It is very green, with a lot of flora. It is one of the friendliest to nature and its super friendly inhabitants. 😉 😇👋🏽
We really enjoyed our time there and think it deserves more credit. Hopefully more people put the city on their list to visit when seeing Guatemala. Thanks for your comment! :)
You should have showed small video portions of Avenida Reforma in zone 10 and bulevar Las Américas on zone 13 and 14…!!! And parque Berlin at the end of Blvd Las Americas…. It’s good sightseeing..!!! Guatemala City on the overall, is safe..! Many Guatemalans are very negative when it comes to the city..!!!! It’s a shame!!!
14:47 You did a great choice visiting the market in zone 1, and having lived much there. It’s such 14:47 a great place! When some people from the U.S. with chronic decreases come to Guatemala for a few months their medical conditions improve and the only main difference is the food. Guatemalan meat and produce is natural, almost always free from pesticides & herbicides, and non-GMO, ie, in its simplicity it’s very good quality.
Hay mucha gente habladora y mentirosa que ponen a la ciudad mal, gente que no conoce y sobre eso que calumnian de la xiidad y sus habitantes, no es justo ni objetivo. There is a lot of bad press and talkative, envious people who like to speak badly of the city and its inhabitants. This is neither fair nor objective. Many people comment and pass judgment without knowing anything.
Gracias muchachos por visitar nuestra patria que la extraño mucho vivo en los estados unidos desde ase mas de 30 años bendiciones brother cuídense mucho Dios los bendiga🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏❤
The reason you see so many people with little Caesars boxes is because the pizza is so cheap. They even recently launched a campaign highlighting the fact that their pizza is one of the few things that has had the same price for over a decade. It's not because it's particularly good or it's people's favorite
As a Bilingual (C2) Guatemalan, it's always fun to approach gringos in their language. They always get confused at first hahaha. Nice video though, stay safe all the time though, this country is not bad as it seems, nor as perfect as other travelers make it out to be. Balance and awareness are the key to live here.
En Guatemala hay muchas personas que compran little Caesars Por qué sale muy barato y sabe rico por eso es que venga mucha gente con cajas de little Caesar
Hey there! Thank you for visiting, but no worries, Not dangerous at all, but it’s just common cense, don’t flash your valuables all over the place especially late at night, it used to be like 20 years ago but not anymore, we have police all over, the people that told you those things were just trying to protect you if in case it happened so you didn’t have a bitter experience about Guatemala, the No but what if scenario. Anyway, Guatemala is awesome and we love people from other countries visiting us, tourists from all over the world are welcome, we are happy you took of your time and money to come, I’m pretty confident to say you did not experience any unfortunate situation nor saw anything worrisome or shady while you visited. Cheers!
Some people just act so hyperbole, but no worries Guatemala it’s just a a beautiful country just like others country of course with danger but not like that… hope you guys enjoy it, you also visited some of the most exclusive in the city I’m glad about it.
I'm flying in for the first time next month one we hear people say NOT to drive there. What do you say? We'll being staying in cabala but our Airbnb is like a mile away. Would it be ok to rent a car just to drive to cabala each day? I'd hate to get an uber back and forth a lot.
As an actual Guatemala citizen I can tell how beautiful Guatemala is, not only the Capital but a lot of the other places like La Antigua, Huehuetenango, Tikal, the Amatitlán Lake... so yeah. Of course it's really dangerous but one is able to take precautions. Also there are some places where you can go camping like Finca El Amate
Hola saludos qué bueno que vinieron a Guatemala no sé si todavía está en Guatemala pero lo único que les puedo decir que esas personas que amanecen durmiendo ahí es porque son son inmigrantes que de Guatemala se van para México y de México a Estados Unidos aquí en Guatemala son recibidos muchos inmigrantes de todas países
I dont know why those women told you that the inside of the central market is dangerous, there are pickpockets but only when the place is packed like for Christmas that the place is so full that you can't tell when they pick your pocket but regularly is a fairly safe place
Exactly! We always stay in the city and we feel safe and love it! Visiting next February. Cannot wait! Love my country. So much to offer and it’s just beautiful
Hopefully more people will watch your videos and they will visit Guatemala, I think that you guys do more to expand tourism than the INGUAT (National Tourism Agency) that does not promote the city as they should. There are museums, cultural centers, shopping malls even Mayan ruins within the city and sometimes I feel that the entrance fees to some of these locations should charge a more reasonable entrance fee which sometimes can be more than double for tourists. Wish you a good stay in Guatemala. As far as safety the best advise can be your common sense, I was pick pocketed in Europe so this is a worldwide advise.
¡Jajaja, gracias! Sí, nos encantaría ver mucho más. Estaba especialmente emocionada por los jardines botánicos, pero el clima no nos permitió visitarlos. ¡Ojalá podamos ir algún día!
Well done! (I’m sure you wouldn’t mind a thief taking your camera, as long as they inherit and perform all the editing work that comes along with it! 😁)
Thanks for showing Guatemala City, it has a lot of cool places and it's very very different with what you see in the rest of the country. I liked the unbiased view you showed. I am from Guatemala and really liked your video. Oh, and Pepian is the brown "soup" 👌
Guatemala City is awesome. My family is from there and everytime I go visit its a total vibe. Yes there is problems but as long as you have your witz about you you should be fine. Cayala, Zona 10, la carretera del el Salvador are my recommendations. Plus you can't leave Guatemala without eating their KFC Pollo Campero!
I live in Guatemala City. I'm glad that you guys had a great time, but please do not disregard those warnings, ever. This city is actually very dangerous if you don't know your way around, especially if you go alone. You can film at the 6th avenue in Zone 1 without worrying too much about anything, but if you were to do the same just a few blocks away, on the 4th avenue, that would have been a completly different story. Not to mention places like "Barrio Gerona" (also located in Zone 1), which are far more dangerous. If you stick to the tourist places, where there are a lot of stores and businesses, then you can feel quite safe. But do not think that this is the standard for the rest of the city. Even though there are some safe places, they are scarce. So, in summary, it is a very dangerous city, yes; but it's not like a war zone or anything like that. As long as you move only around malls and other tourist places, and follow some very basic precaution rules (the ones you would have in any city of the world), you should be okay.
Thank you for the great advice. We were careful to go to “tourist approved zones” and had a great experience in those areas, but it’s very good for travelers to know to stay to those specific sections of the city to be safe 🙏
Gracias por visitar mi Guatemala 🇬🇹🇬🇹ojalá ayan podido visitar Antigua, Atitlan y Tikal, les Comento, la ciudad de Guatemala es peligrosa como la mayoría de países Centroaméricanos.. No es Exclusivo de aka...solo es de tener cuidado
I mean everywhere in the world is dangerous if you’re not careful, that’s the world we live in nowadays. That doesn’t mean people shouldn’t visit, we have beautiful sights and places to visit all around the country
Guatemala city and the whole country are underrated! Guatemala city alone you can visit zona 14, 15, 10, 9 and zona 4, visit the National theater also visit Irtra and the giant Guatemala map. etc.. Salu2!
The majority of people who recommend not visiting Guatemala City are people who have never been there and have no idea what they are saying and just repeat what someone else who has never been there told them.
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We have to agree. We think it's pretty wild that some people would say to skip a place without ever visiting it themselves! Glad we didn't listen and decided to visit. We had a great time
Absolutely disagree, I live in this country and have been mugged many times by both civilian and police members. Don't generalize based on you spending a fucking weekend here.
@@Furitenma Of course you can get mugged, it can happen to anyone, including me, but that doesn't mean it's normal and you shouldn't visit Guatemala City. Something like this can happen to you anywhere, in the United States they kill even in schools and that does not mean that if you go to the United States, they will surely kill you. But you also have to have a little common sense when going out, here and anywhere in the world.
There are good and bad sides to every major city. Foreign visitors to the country of Guatemala often used to focus only on the bad aspects of Guatemala City, but did not say much about the good side of the city.
Even today, many travelers still overlook Guatemala City and tend to skip it. There are those who do not even want to see the nicer parts of a mostly safe city, and avoid it altogether. So, they end up missing out on a much more complete travel experience. In all of Guatemala, there is a lot more to do and see than meets the eye at first.
Some do not even want to give Guatemala City the benefit of the doubt, because of their own bias and personal fears. In realty, GC is a much better, cleaner and safer place than many imagine it to be.
Some travelers are so afraid that they do not even want to explore the nicer better parts of town. This is often due to imaginary fears or lack of accurate information, or not enough knowledge about the whole country.
Do your own complete research beyond some outdated travel books for backpackers. Ask the locals, but only those who really know. Watch related up-to-date RUclips videos about Guatemala, as many as you can, with different views on the subject, a picture is worth a thousand words.
Yes, you should exercise your common sense, stay away from trouble, and stay safe, as you would in any big city around the world, except maybe in a country like Japan. In general, Guatemala is quite safe and most people are nice and friendly. Just know what parts are safer and nicer, and what parts of town should be avoided.
Focus on the good parts of town. There is a lot worth exploring in Guatemala City, and the following parts of town could be a good starting point... besides the obvious historic district in zone 1... try 4 grados norte in zone 4, or Zona Viva, Fontabella, Oakland Place, visit zone 10, or Avenida Las Americas, zone 14, zone 15, or Cayalá in zone 16.
See it all for yourself. It is historic but also modern and cultural, with great museums, restaurants, coffee shops, and so much more. Actually, Guatemala City is an underrated city in an interesting and very underrated beautiful country. Some of the cool stuff is somewhat hidden or not always obvious in your face at first, so you will have to explore it before you can find it yourself.
We loved Guatemala City. Visited in Oct 2023. Stayed in Zona 4 and loved it. The underground market, the people were so friendly, Mr Taco lunches, rooftop breweries, low cost museums and nature centers, the walkability, low cost Ubers when needed, and on and on.
Yeah there was a lot to do. Pretty cool place!
Good I’m glad you stayed in zone four. It’s like gringo zone.
I usually don’t like paid promotion videos but this video is worth it! Thanks for visiting my home city
Glad you enjoyed it!
I’ve lived in GTC since 2010. Yes the traffic is horrible, but the rest is not at all as bad as the rumors say.
As tourists you guys did the right thing. You went to the palace in zone one. You paid attention to your surroundings and you tucked most of your expensive stuff away.
From that moment you explored the city with an open mind and happy attitude. Well done! ❤️
Glad you enjoyed! We loved our stay there and are so glad we saw it for ourselves instead of believe what we saw online.
@@nicoleandmico
GTC is a vibrant city. The security is an issue, and as it is people use their own cars instead of public transportation. This is the reason of the congested streets, far more vehicles than the city was designed for. And when it rains, on pay days, and if there’s an accident, it quickly turns worse.
The security issue, ie the risk of robbery, has improved. It is better today than it was in the past 10-15 years. I’ve lived here since 2010 and haven’t been robbed once. I think I’ve been a potential target a handful of time but the perp decided not to go ahead. Keep in mind that most Guatemalans are poor. Robbery is a poor persons way of getting a few more bucks.
In general, Guatemalans are friendly if you have a friendly attitude, and some jokes go a long way. I think that is universal.
I’m happy to see that you had a good time here. Welcome back. ❤️
Lo que tiene la zona 1 es que hay lugares que por fuera se pueden ver descuidados pero por dentro son muy hermosos. Hay restaurantes y cafes muy amenos.
Es interesante, nunca lo habíamos sabido. Siempre hay muchas joyas ocultas en Guatemala.
Please don't forget to try the delicious street food like: shucos, chuchitos, tamales, atoles. Great video.
We love street food! Thanks for the recommendations :)
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I live in Guatemala City and this is a great video! 🙌 I've been filming in some of these same places and will start sharing long form videos soon. Like you said, inside the market in the historic city center doesn't feel dangerous. Maybe what the woman meant was that it's dangerous right there at the entrance because my husband who is Guatemalan always tells me that inside the market is safe. However, there are theories waiting outside. 😳 I can't believe you guys walked around zone 1 with a big camera ! I showers use my GoPro because I am afraid of getting robbed. 😂
So glad you enjoyed the video! Yeah the market was very cool and much safer than we thought. We didn't have any issues with the camera although we were ALWAYS on the move so we never stayed in one spot for too long. We think that really helps. Good luck with you videos too!
Excellent video and information, thank you
Thank you for showing the real face of Guatemala City ❤
We are grateful to be able to :)
@@fps3147 the real Face of Guatemala is corruption and organized crime
For what i see, you had a very good time in Guatemala City. Most of tourists skip the city, because they read that is very dangerous, but the reality is that the city in general is safe, there's places like all the countries that are not very safe, but in general Guatemala City is safe. Good to see you visit the city, and Evie seems she had a fun time. Love when she was sit enjoying marimba music 😅.
Absolutely! We couldn't agree more. Evie really did enjoy her time. She got sooo much love from people. We could have made a whole second video with all the pets she got!
@@nicoleandmico Oh!! Really that video Is going to be awesome ☺️
Awesome Video!! Guatemala is now on my bucket list❤
You should!
Amazing! I live there so I recommend visiting huehuetenango (it is cold, but many places for tourists, road can be really dangerous if you don’t have a car for that type of stuff). Also Tikal and Coban are awesome
También pueden visitar los parques del IRTRA en Retalhuleu. De categoría internacional. Pero hay que tomar en cuenta que ciertos días de la semana están en mantenimiento (de lunes a jueves, creo).
¡Gracias por las recomendaciones!
I just discovered your channel. These guatemala videos are great and very entertaining! Next year we’re visiting Guatemala. Very exited for your next videos 😊😊
Welcome!! We're glad to help you do a little research for your trip to Guatemala next year!
Hi guys! Loved this video. Thanks for the tour of this city! And glad Nicole is feeling better!
Thank you! I’m so glad to be fully recuperated
that mall is nicer than some i've seen in the US or Europe :)
Right?! It completely blew us away. Really great architecture, very clean, very flashy. We could have wandered for hours ahah
We will visit with our kids in December. I don’t understand why skip the capital. I have a huge list of things to do in Guatemala City. I can’t wait! Thanks for the video!
Awesome! Thanks for the video. I’m actually going this December form Guatemala City, Tikal, Antigua and then Atitlan. Love the videos. I’ll also be staying in Zone 10 and going to Cayala
Sounds like a cool trip and we think you'll have a great time with that itinerary! :) Happy travels!
Si viene a la Ciudad de Guatemala le recomiendo 3 lugares, el Sitio Arqueológico Kaminal Juyú, una ciudad maya más antigua que Tikal, el Mapa en Relieve de la República de Guatemala, uno de los más grandes y exactos del mundo, sin tecnología satelital y el Centro Cultural "Miguel Ángel Asturias". Saludos desde Ciudad de Guatemala.
Hello!! Like any country, there are places that are not recommended.But in general, Guatemala City welcomes the tourist, with open arms. For example, the beautiful video that you two made. I congratulate you for showing the reality; We are a country that is on the international list, as the countries with the happiest population.
Absolutely! We are so glad to have the chance to share Guatemala City and many beautiful places in Guatemala with our audience :)
That shade of blue (dress) really makes your eyes pop Nicole. Another good video.
Oh thank you so much!
I lived in Guatemala for 17 years and now abroad for university but it’s so nice watching people look at it from a different perspective. Some zones are safer than others so always be careful but still have fun ~
Watching this video from Guatemala 🇬🇹
Hello, guys, I'm glad you enjoyed your time in Guatemala City!! Like any city in the world, there is good and bad cannot judge until you live it. What I find out about Guatemala City is that the locals tend to exaggerate what really goes on, the Mercado Central es a very safe place. There are a few world-class malls in Guatemala City and Cayala. I have never been to Cayala, but it looks impressive.
So glad to hear you enjoyed the video and what we shared about the city. We feel really lucky to be able to visit and share an often skipped place with our audience :)
18:15
You are absolutely right about the zones. There are a few zones one doesn’t visit as a tourist.
FIY - Oakland Mall is just a few blocks from where I live.
There's always a little good and bad with every city. Lot's of good in Guatemala City though :)
Ahh Oakland is awesome. Especially because of the new stuff they added
Great blogs!!!! I am from Guatemala 🇬🇹 but live in California. I visit Guatemala at least once a year. Your videos really show true Guatemala. 🇬🇹 thank you for visiting the city and showing that it is safe.
inside the market it is safe, people are exaggerated. Insecurity in Guatemala City exists but people exaggerate it
Yes we feel the same way too. Glad you enjoyed the video!
Hay personas que les gusta asustar a los turistas pero en realidad zona 1 es muy seguro para los extranjeros y pueden visitar con tranquilidad
im Glad everything went well for you guys in my home country, I love your video and hope see you guys back again soon with more great content like this.
Nice video guys, amazing 👌👌👏👏👏👏👏👏
Thank you!
You guys seem so sweet! So happy you are enjoying my country, also thank you for buying locally ❤
Thank you!!
This video made me decide to give the city a try for a week before I head to Antigua. I'll be there in 6 days!
Amigos Bienvenidos a Guatemala yo soy de Guate y les deseo q pasen lo mejor!
The drone footage is steller, and what you captured was fantastic.
Thank you 😊😊 Mico is amazing with the drone. I love the shots he gets
Glad to see u in Guatemala 🇬🇹
We love it here 😊
thank you for showing the reality of this beautiful country! people there are very warm and kind, I live in Baltimore Maryland and let me tell you that is safer in Guatemala city than Baltimore city!!
As a resident of Mexico, I sometimes wonder about visiting Guatamala. Your videos have shown me I should visit. Though I must admit I am a little surprised at the high cost of your eating out.
You totally should! We love it here. We've got a cost of living video coming out in a couple of weeks so maybe that will be helpful too :)
Awesome video I feel very represented! I live in ciudad de cayala and I unfortunately have to agree with you that a lot of the money does go there. But wow it’s my favorite place ever!
This Blog brought Joy to my eyes , thanks for visiting Guatemala it's a beautiful country full of thousands of things to eat .. food is cheap and yummie. ❤
We have really loved the food in Guatemala. I (Nicole) am a soup lover, and the soups in Guatemala are next level!
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Thanks for joining us! We’ve got lots more of Guatemala to share 😁
Nicole, I'm glad to see ur feeling much better. It must be scary to get sick abroad. Safe travels friends. Much love from Colorado USA ❤
Thank you so much! It's not always fun to be sick while on the road but we're glad we had a comfortable spot to rest and take our time before continuing on exploring :)
I am from Costa Rica but I do have a profound love for Guatemala, I will be there for the fourth time in January 2025 and I already know I am gonna be back again after that. One thing that I really appreciate from tourists when they come to Central America is when they do try to learn our language, it doesn't have to be perfect, just the fact that they try it's always really welcomed.
Stumbled upon this video and I am loving the vibe.
You guys have a great energy. Thank your this video. I have never made videos for YT, but i may start one day. I am headed for Nicaragua, hopefully permanently, and the same issues are to be seen there..'Don't go here, don't go there..." "This dangerous..." etc. I will be spending actually more time than I originally intended, but i will be using public transport as well as being on foot a lot. I think the safety reviews are often totally over. I would like to see a YTer put together a list of places they visited (such as you are doing in GUA) and give an honest comparison between reviews and experience on the ground. Since you are actually giving place a chance, maybe you should consider doing something like that in one separate video...? GREAT VID!
Dont worry about you Camara a lot of RUclipsrs walk around the city is depending the area you going to
Thanks for the advice!
They stay worried
Besides some topics regarding being a 95 % vegan / 5 % vegatarian nowadays, a very good video, which motivated me to perhaps go there myself somehow somewhen as a travel-addicted person ;-) thanks
Glad you enjoyed!
Thank you for this video! You are a very sweet and amazing couple! Guatemala is a wonderful country 🥰
Thanks! We have come to really love Guatemala
GUYS, I DONT KNOW IF YOU STILL IN GUATE. BUT THE CITY HAS AN INFINITE ARRAY OF RESTSURANTS AND SPECIFIC FOREIGN COMMUNITIES. LIKE KOREA TOWN. YES THERE IS ONE, SPAIN COMMUNITY THAT HAS LOCALS IN THE CITY AND ANTIGUA, THE GERMAN COMMUNITY, THAT HAVE THEIR OWN BAKERIES AND RESTAURANTS, THE GRINGO COMMUNITY, ETC. IT IS A GREAT CITY, WHAT YALL SAW IS JUST A LITTLE BIT OF THE TIP OF THE ICEBERG. YALL NEED AT LEAST ONE MONTH TO DISCOVER THE TREASURES OF THIS CITY.
So many places to visit! We'll have to tackle it next time we're in the city :)
Where are all these? I'm in Guatemala City currently 🥺
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Im so glad you enjoyed Guatemala! And our food, our traditions, Guatemala is a great place and i am so glad you broke the humors ❤
I am so proud of my country, and if you haven't visited Guatemala yet don't make humors about it! 🇬🇹❤
I like your videos in Guatemala and I'm glad you have a good time. 👍👍👍10/10
I am guatemalan and I don't get it why that woman's said that the central market is dangerous. I know many sellers and with totally confidence I can confirm that is pretty safe. The market has its own security system, videocamara, and policeman. All the cities around the globe has problems and it's wise to be careful in any place, but that market isn't in excessive dangerous. I always feel pretty safe because it is. Good video friends, hope you enjoyed your trip for Guatemala, and I so sorry about the dengue, we have a kind epidemic right now, try to use anti mosquito sprays.
Great Video 👍🏻
Thank you!
I can't believe I didn't know you guys visited! (By the way, I think the mall you went to was Oakland mall if I'm not mistaken, and the dude with the big feet was is Cayalá!)
Loved your video!
Thank you!!
Thank you!! I Love this video . I Love Guatemala. The food so deliciosus 💕 ♥️ ❤️ 😊
*Nicole and Mico* People who think that they should not visit Guatemala 🇬🇹 City, and its Historic Center. They are people who lived many years ago. The city has changed for the better since a Mayor made an order and the inhabitants have contributed with the authorities to maintain levels of order and security. Guatemala City is one of the best urbanized cities in Latin America. It is very green, with a lot of flora. It is one of the friendliest to nature and its super friendly inhabitants. 😉 😇👋🏽
We really enjoyed our time there and think it deserves more credit. Hopefully more people put the city on their list to visit when seeing Guatemala. Thanks for your comment! :)
Vitalmed in Antigua is great that is where you were recognize it! Super professional.
You should have showed small video portions of Avenida Reforma in zone 10 and bulevar Las Américas on zone 13 and 14…!!! And parque Berlin at the end of Blvd Las Americas…. It’s good sightseeing..!!!
Guatemala City on the overall, is safe..! Many Guatemalans are very negative when it comes to the city..!!!! It’s a shame!!!
There's just too much to see! We'll have to get to those other attractions next time.
In two months I'm going there to visit family but for only 5 days
Awesome! We hope you have an awesome time
im half guatemalan, and it brings me joy that people enjoy the country
Great video ❤
Thank you!!
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You did a great choice visiting the market in zone 1, and having lived much there. It’s such 14:47 a great place!
When some people from the U.S. with chronic decreases come to Guatemala for a few months their medical conditions improve and the only main difference is the food.
Guatemalan meat and produce is natural, almost always free from pesticides & herbicides, and non-GMO, ie, in its simplicity it’s very good quality.
The food is delicious! We totally agree.
I live on Guatemala City and it’s really nice and save
Been living here for awhile. I love Guatemala and I feel very safe being here.
Hay mucha gente habladora y mentirosa que ponen a la ciudad mal, gente que no conoce y sobre eso que calumnian de la xiidad y sus habitantes, no es justo ni objetivo.
There is a lot of bad press and talkative, envious people who like to speak badly of the city and its inhabitants. This is neither fair nor objective. Many people comment and pass judgment without knowing anything.
Bien venidos a Guatemala disfruten
Miles de pandilleros
I recommend staying at NARAMA for your Airbnb. Its behind the airport. Safe and clean area.
You haved blessing time in Guatemala. You will welcome peoples are nice and friendly. 😊👏😘❤
Gracias muchachos por visitar nuestra patria que la extraño mucho vivo en los estados unidos desde ase mas de 30 años bendiciones brother cuídense mucho Dios los bendiga🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏❤
The reason you see so many people with little Caesars boxes is because the pizza is so cheap. They even recently launched a campaign highlighting the fact that their pizza is one of the few things that has had the same price for over a decade. It's not because it's particularly good or it's people's favorite
Totally! That’s the reason we’ve always loved little Caesars too. It’s still so affordable while everything else is hard to keep up with. Yum!
As a Bilingual (C2) Guatemalan, it's always fun to approach gringos in their language. They always get confused at first hahaha. Nice video though, stay safe all the time though, this country is not bad as it seems, nor as perfect as other travelers make it out to be. Balance and awareness are the key to live here.
En Guatemala hay muchas personas que compran little Caesars Por qué sale muy barato y sabe rico por eso es que venga mucha gente con cajas de little Caesar
I'm Guatemalan, and I've also made my way around the world, and the advice the women gave right before you went into the market was uncalled for.
wow really? We did feel pretty safe when we got inside. Very interesting they said all that then.
Thank You for visiting Guatemala
La Torre del Reformados is a little replica of the Eifel Tower in France, it's a gift from France to Guatemala.
Hey there! Thank you for visiting, but no worries, Not dangerous at all, but it’s just common cense, don’t flash your valuables all over the place especially late at night, it used to be like 20 years ago but not anymore, we have police all over, the people that told you those things were just trying to protect you if in case it happened so you didn’t have a bitter experience about Guatemala, the No but what if scenario.
Anyway, Guatemala is awesome and we love people from other countries visiting us, tourists from all over the world are welcome, we are happy you took of your time and money to come, I’m pretty confident to say you did not experience any unfortunate situation nor saw anything worrisome or shady while you visited. Cheers!
nicer than Okland mall is Miraflores in the Roosevelt, not that confusing and very cool. with a lot of shops.
Some people just act so hyperbole, but no worries Guatemala it’s just a a beautiful country just like others country of course with danger but not like that… hope you guys enjoy it, you also visited some of the most exclusive in the city I’m glad about it.
I'm flying in for the first time next month one we hear people say NOT to drive there. What do you say? We'll being staying in cabala but our Airbnb is like a mile away. Would it be ok to rent a car just to drive to cabala each day? I'd hate to get an uber back and forth a lot.
Welcome to Guatemala always, thanks you for the video.
As an actual Guatemala citizen I can tell how beautiful Guatemala is, not only the Capital but a lot of the other places like La Antigua, Huehuetenango, Tikal, the Amatitlán Lake... so yeah. Of course it's really dangerous but one is able to take precautions.
Also there are some places where you can go camping like Finca El Amate
Did you guys try the zip line at cayala
Always welcome to Guatemala 🇬🇹 worthy to visit eat live and eat all great at reasonable prices.
Hola saludos qué bueno que vinieron a Guatemala no sé si todavía está en Guatemala pero lo único que les puedo decir que esas personas que amanecen durmiendo ahí es porque son son inmigrantes que de Guatemala se van para México y de México a Estados Unidos aquí en Guatemala son recibidos muchos inmigrantes de todas países
Eso es muy interesante, no lo sabíamos. Gracias por compartir y ver nuestro video.
Felisidades difruten Guatemala es un gran país y Dios los bendiga
Yo soy de Guatemala 🇬🇹 viva guatemala 🇬🇹
You should totally visit IRTRA de Reu or irtra de petapa
I dont know why those women told you that the inside of the central market is dangerous, there are pickpockets but only when the place is packed like for Christmas that the place is so full that you can't tell when they pick your pocket but regularly is a fairly safe place
Not all part of guatemala city is dangerous. Some parts are and some are not.
Exactly! We always stay in the city and we feel safe and love it! Visiting next February. Cannot wait! Love my country. So much to offer and it’s just beautiful
I am heading there in June. I bought some land in Guatemala
Hopefully more people will watch your videos and they will visit Guatemala, I think that you guys do more to expand tourism than the INGUAT (National Tourism Agency) that does not promote the city as they should. There are museums, cultural centers, shopping malls even Mayan ruins within the city and sometimes I feel that the entrance fees to some of these locations should charge a more reasonable entrance fee which sometimes can be more than double for tourists. Wish you a good stay in Guatemala. As far as safety the best advise can be your common sense, I was pick pocketed in Europe so this is a worldwide advise.
Me gustan todos sus videos, la ciudad de Guatelinda es hermosa, amo su perrito, deben visitar el IRTRA de Retalhuleu y Chamuc Champey.
¡Me alegra que hayas disfrutado el vídeo y gracias por las recomendaciones!
No somos ladrones aquí en Guatemala. Los políticos si.😅😅 Jajaja. Bienvenidos. La próxima visita museos. Zoológico. Etc
¡Jajaja, gracias! Sí, nos encantaría ver mucho más. Estaba especialmente emocionada por los jardines botánicos, pero el clima no nos permitió visitarlos. ¡Ojalá podamos ir algún día!
Well done! (I’m sure you wouldn’t mind a thief taking your camera, as long as they inherit and perform all the editing work that comes along with it! 😁)
Absolutely! In fact, we might welcome it 😂
Which drone are you guys using?
Thanks for showing Guatemala City, it has a lot of cool places and it's very very different with what you see in the rest of the country. I liked the unbiased view you showed. I am from Guatemala and really liked your video. Oh, and Pepian is the brown "soup" 👌
Guatemala City is awesome. My family is from there and everytime I go visit its a total vibe. Yes there is problems but as long as you have your witz about you you should be fine. Cayala, Zona 10, la carretera del el Salvador are my recommendations. Plus you can't leave Guatemala without eating their KFC Pollo Campero!
I live in Guatemala City. I'm glad that you guys had a great time, but please do not disregard those warnings, ever. This city is actually very dangerous if you don't know your way around, especially if you go alone. You can film at the 6th avenue in Zone 1 without worrying too much about anything, but if you were to do the same just a few blocks away, on the 4th avenue, that would have been a completly different story. Not to mention places like "Barrio Gerona" (also located in Zone 1), which are far more dangerous.
If you stick to the tourist places, where there are a lot of stores and businesses, then you can feel quite safe. But do not think that this is the standard for the rest of the city. Even though there are some safe places, they are scarce.
So, in summary, it is a very dangerous city, yes; but it's not like a war zone or anything like that. As long as you move only around malls and other tourist places, and follow some very basic precaution rules (the ones you would have in any city of the world), you should be okay.
Thank you for the great advice. We were careful to go to “tourist approved zones” and had a great experience in those areas, but it’s very good for travelers to know to stay to those specific sections of the city to be safe 🙏
What district did you stay in?
Gracias por visitar mi Guatemala 🇬🇹🇬🇹ojalá ayan podido visitar Antigua, Atitlan y Tikal, les Comento, la ciudad de Guatemala es peligrosa como la mayoría de países Centroaméricanos.. No es Exclusivo de aka...solo es de tener cuidado
I mean everywhere in the world is dangerous if you’re not careful, that’s the world we live in nowadays. That doesn’t mean people shouldn’t visit, we have beautiful sights and places to visit all around the country
Guatemala city and the whole country are underrated! Guatemala city alone you can visit zona 14, 15, 10, 9 and zona 4, visit the National theater also visit Irtra and the giant Guatemala map. etc.. Salu2!
You got dengue? You really got the Guatemalan experience!
You should visit quetzaltenango next ❤ a state/departamento from Guatemala
Next time go inside the palacio de la cultura (president palace) it has great murals the art inside is fantastic
We will!
Have you been to NYC or Chicago?