Your message about respect at the end is exactly why I follow you on RUclips - you bring us great travel adventures, but always with respect for history, culture, environment and your fellow humans. I have traveled a few times in Mexico and Central America with Intrepid Tours, and if you're looking for small group tours that have this same respectful attitude, check them out.
San Pedro is call the LITTLE TEL AVIV for the numerous Israeli Soldiers ,and Jewish population, ✡️ 😀 , has I think two Synagogues, and like what you say a little bit of everything ,I like also SAN MARCOS and SANTA CRUZ.
Lake Atitlan is a very beautiful lake. Mountain lakes are especially beautiful. Atitlan is about 5000 feet in elevation. I would often visit the very beautiful Lake Dillon in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado (elevation 9000 feet). Lake Tahoe (6000 feet) in the Sierra Nevada Mountains was also very beautiful to visit. And, the extremely clear water of Lake Tahoe that allowed you to look very deep into the water was truly remarkable and magical.
I love it. Thank you for the last message. I'm actually visiting Guatemala in the first week of January and that was my main intention, was to meet the Maya people to learn from them and support them. Thank you for the suggestions 🙏
I was in Panajachel few months ago and I stayed in this hotel "Hotel y Centro de Convenciones Jardins del Lago" It has a beautiful view to the lake and the food is delicious. I recommend this place if you are going with your family and have small kids. They will love it. The best part of staying in this hotel is that restaurant is in open space and the view to beautiful lake is breath-taking. If you are planning to Visit Guatemala, I recommend to go during summer time that starts from November to Abril. The hottest months are March and April. So make sure bring sunscream.
As a Guatemalan I have to congratulate you for a very nice and informative video on Lake Atitlan. I saw others and they didn’t even show the Lake. They just concentrated on the towns. And the advise at the end of your video just wow! Thank you for promoting my country.
How lucky I was when my return flights to Toronto were delayed at the very beginning of Covid. Two months in Pana and eighteen more in San Pedro. Two winters in sandles.
What a beautiful way of making all of us travelers more aware of our impact to anywhere we go. Loved it and love all your positive thoughts on my Country.
Ha! I was in Guatemala a month ago and we went to Panajachel and San Juan. I saw that same picture of the beer drinker with a mask. My uncle really wanted to buy it. And the weaving demo was really cool. If my parents were up for more activity, I would have done so much more. There’s also a major effort in the country to clean up the lake. There’s a lot of trash that was left in the lake and the people are concerned about restoring it to what it used to be.
Hello! I am so grateful for people like you on this world. We need people like you. You always show the highest degree of education, so respectful, positive and aware of your host countries. I admire people like you. Thanks for the positive comments of my little great country, Guatemala. I visited Eastern Canada and love the civilized ways of the Canadian people and places. Keep it up. I subscribed already.
Glad you liked it!!! I was there less than a month ago, I am Guatemalan by the way but live in the USA. I was going with the same Zen mindset although I stayed at San Pedro. Good to know San Marcos would had been a good option for that. And for sure will try jump cliff next time. Also huge respect for what you said at the end, what do we give back to the community is true, if not giving at least do not harm or take to the detriment of the same.
Dan: is true, yuo are a professional You Tuber because always give us beautiful videos but with very important information, beautiful views and of course your experience in the trip. Atitlan is for me the most beautiful Lake in the world. Thank you….and peace.
I like the people are respectful helpful and peaceful they give everything for you to have a good time in their communities they are connected to earth and humbleness
I visited Lake Atitlan in 2008. I wasn't even aware that it was the "party town" as you describe it. Perhaps we were in a quieter part of the town. We stayed in Hotel Mikaso, which was simple, but a very nice experience. I think it has changed owners since I was there. We did a bit of hiking and horseback-riding in the area. One word of caution is that the lake was not very clean when we were there. There was a lot of garbage like empty water bottles, etc. along the shore. My travel companion went swimming in the lake and got ill afterward.
Thankfully, the Lake appeared very clean on my visits. Though what I heard from a Guatemalan is that another lake called Lake Amatitlán (not to be confused with Atitlan) used to be the favourite spot vacationers 50 years ago... however it has become quite polluted and can no longer be safely swam in. So Atitlan has become the new popular spot. That's why I hope people can treat these beautiful lakes with respect... if we don't, they disappear :(
@@davidreynoso2339 Hi David, we were in San Pedro La Laguna at the Mikaso Hotel, which is definitely on Lake Atitlan. However, that was 13 years ago, so perhaps it has gotten cleaner since then. I've never been to Lake Amatitlan.
Ya fuiste!!!, qué bien! Lo mejor, además de tu bella experiencia y videos que tomaste, me encantó el mensaje que nos dejas: que si doy lo que me da tan hermoso lugar, cualquiera que visito! Excelente, así debe ser.❤☺
We retire soon and have 6 cities in Mexico that we want to live in for at least a few months each, and then we hope to stay in Antigua and Lake Atitlan for maybe 6 months each…at least that is the plan. First stop, Queretaro ! Great video. Thx !
@@Interdimensionaltravelagent Perhaps, once we start traveling. Initially we will be in Queretaro with our 4 senior dogs. This could be a year or two that are a little boring. As we start losing them we will start traveling but until then…just enjoying time with our 4 angels.
It’s not just the roads it just isn’t safe. This how robberies happened. I’m from Guatemala best way is by boat. Thank you sharing I’m glad you enjoyed your time in Guatemala! :) great video
I love San Pedro. It has a proper market, many restaurants and spanish schools. I also heard San Pedro is a party place but it's not really like that even before covid. Local people tole me it's used have more tourists. So don't know what happened.
what a great message at the end! I love to travel and I'm always respectful to the places I visit, but your words actually gave me a more deep meaning and understanding of what traveling is about. God bless you.
Thank you for showing part of the Beauty of my country and also for the last message. I think it applies to Everyone not just tourist but also for every human being regardless of the place that we visit to keep the place clean and respect it. Blessings from Chicago!. BTW I was just there in San Juan and San Marcos la laguna 3 weeks ago. I didnt get the chance to visit San Pedro but heard so much about it that definitely will check it out next time.
Hello, I just wanted thanked you for the videos you had posted about my country and Thank you for the information you shared. Me da gusto saber que te gusto mi pais y espero siempre regreses. I likened videos very much. Keep it up with the good work!... Greetings from Las Vega NV P.S your are a very good looking guy 😉 saludos
Boat rides on Atitlan are fun but not in the afternoon. It get's really choppy and if you get seasick you will have a bad time - if you must go take Dramamine.
Como guatemalteco desearia que se contruyera casas de dos o tres niveles como las que hay en Estado Unidos o Europa y que tenga un solo diseño y quitar muchas casas que estan cubiertas de laminas de la gente que es pobre y se le construyera una casa seria ideal, y los caminos que hay alli pavimentarlos y hacer hoteles verticales en donde se pueda y ampliar algunos muelles y poner mas barcos mas grandes para hacer tours con servicio de comida y bebida, hay muchos detalles de ese lugar para arreglar y hacer mas atractivo para los turistas o que los que viven alli aporten con sus ideas como mejorar para que el turismo se incremente asi como la cantidad que va para antigua guatemala.
Buena perspectiva lamentablemente, las autoridades no ayudan considero que estará en manos de los lugareños encontrar la forma de poner más bonito y acogedor para los visitantes... Es necesario apostarle a la seguridad de toda el área y por último la infraestructura de las carreteras super urgente trabajarlas.
One more thing not for you to living your travel activitys that is sooo God but you should take samefotos of your self beautiful face and shape you are a handsome boy 🙋♥️⛄⛄⛄⛄
Te entiendo bro.mi guatemala es un país pobre no es cómo usa Canadá o australia para que tenga las mejores rutas…incluso aquí en usa hay rutas que no están en las mejores condiciones.
Your message about respect at the end is exactly why I follow you on RUclips - you bring us great travel adventures, but always with respect for history, culture, environment and your fellow humans. I have traveled a few times in Mexico and Central America with Intrepid Tours, and if you're looking for small group tours that have this same respectful attitude, check them out.
I Love Guatemala !! Btw San Pedro is def must visit..Its way more then party town, It has a mixture of all the towns combined
I guess I heard a limited perspective... I'll have to visit sometime :)
San Pedro is call the LITTLE TEL AVIV for the numerous Israeli Soldiers ,and Jewish population, ✡️ 😀 , has I think two Synagogues, and like what you say a little bit of everything ,I like also SAN MARCOS and SANTA CRUZ.
Lake Atitlan is a very beautiful lake. Mountain lakes are especially beautiful. Atitlan is about 5000 feet in elevation. I would often visit the very beautiful Lake Dillon in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado (elevation 9000 feet). Lake Tahoe (6000 feet) in the Sierra Nevada Mountains was also very beautiful to visit. And, the extremely clear water of Lake Tahoe that allowed you to look very deep into the water was truly remarkable and magical.
I love it. Thank you for the last message. I'm actually visiting Guatemala in the first week of January and that was my main intention, was to meet the Maya people to learn from them and support them. Thank you for the suggestions 🙏
I was in Panajachel few months ago and I stayed in this hotel "Hotel y Centro de Convenciones Jardins del Lago" It has a beautiful view to the lake and the food is delicious. I recommend this place if you are going with your family and have small kids. They will love it. The best part of staying in this hotel is that restaurant is in open space and the view to beautiful lake is breath-taking. If you are planning to Visit Guatemala, I recommend to go during summer time that starts from November to Abril. The hottest months are March and April. So make sure bring sunscream.
Thanks for your message about how we can take care our land. I’m from Guatemala. I like to visit every time i go there.
As a Guatemalan I have to congratulate you for a very nice and informative video on Lake Atitlan. I saw others and they didn’t even show the Lake. They just concentrated on the towns. And the advise at the end of your video just wow! Thank you for promoting my country.
How lucky I was when my return flights to Toronto were delayed at the very beginning of Covid. Two months in Pana and eighteen more in San Pedro. Two winters in sandles.
What a beautiful way of making all of us travelers more aware of our impact to anywhere we go. Loved it and love all your positive thoughts on my Country.
Panajachel is very beautiful 😍 we need to take care of it , by not throwing garbage anywhere alright people 👍🤝
Ha! I was in Guatemala a month ago and we went to Panajachel and San Juan. I saw that same picture of the beer drinker with a mask. My uncle really wanted to buy it. And the weaving demo was really cool. If my parents were up for more activity, I would have done so much more.
There’s also a major effort in the country to clean up the lake. There’s a lot of trash that was left in the lake and the people are concerned about restoring it to what it used to be.
Visited here with family over 20 years ago! Beautiful!
That's great! I wonder if it's changed much
The lake is just... wow! 😮
love these places, can't wait to visit.
Hello! I am so grateful for people like you on this world. We need people like you. You always show the highest degree of education, so respectful, positive and aware of your host countries. I admire people like you. Thanks for the positive comments of my little great country, Guatemala. I visited Eastern Canada and love the civilized ways of the Canadian people and places. Keep it up. I subscribed already.
Oh Guatemala my dear homeland
Es un lago superr lindo 👍👍👍🇬🇹🇬🇹
claro que si!
Glad you liked it!!! I was there less than a month ago, I am Guatemalan by the way but live in the USA. I was going with the same Zen mindset although I stayed at San Pedro. Good to know San Marcos would had been a good option for that. And for sure will try jump cliff next time. Also huge respect for what you said at the end, what do we give back to the community is true, if not giving at least do not harm or take to the detriment of the same.
Thanks for visit my country it’s so beautiful
Another great video from Guatemala! The most beautiful lake in the world ... featuring me cliff jumping. :)
But was it the most beautiful jump in the world? We'll let the internet decide 😆
@@TheNewTravel now that’s def debatable!
Dan: is true, yuo are a professional You Tuber because always give us beautiful videos but with very important information, beautiful views and of course your experience in the trip. Atitlan is for me the most beautiful Lake in the world. Thank you….and peace.
We've got some beautiful lakes in Canada, but for me Lake Atitlan has them beat. Thanks Carlos!
PLEASE TRY TAMALES! IS THAT TIME OF THE SEASON WE ALL LOVE HERE
I like the people are respectful helpful and peaceful they give everything for you to have a good time in their communities they are connected to earth and humbleness
I visited Lake Atitlan in 2008. I wasn't even aware that it was the "party town" as you describe it. Perhaps we were in a quieter part of the town. We stayed in Hotel Mikaso, which was simple, but a very nice experience. I think it has changed owners since I was there. We did a bit of hiking and horseback-riding in the area. One word of caution is that the lake was not very clean when we were there. There was a lot of garbage like empty water bottles, etc. along the shore. My travel companion went swimming in the lake and got ill afterward.
Thankfully, the Lake appeared very clean on my visits. Though what I heard from a Guatemalan is that another lake called Lake Amatitlán (not to be confused with Atitlan) used to be the favourite spot vacationers 50 years ago... however it has become quite polluted and can no longer be safely swam in. So Atitlan has become the new popular spot. That's why I hope people can treat these beautiful lakes with respect... if we don't, they disappear :(
I guess you went to Lake Amatitlán, that Lake is actually known to be dirty.
@@davidreynoso2339 Hi David, we were in San Pedro La Laguna at the Mikaso Hotel, which is definitely on Lake Atitlan. However, that was 13 years ago, so perhaps it has gotten cleaner since then. I've never been to Lake Amatitlan.
Thank you for promote respect for the nature of Guate. Take care always.
Ya fuiste!!!, qué bien! Lo mejor, además de tu bella experiencia y videos que tomaste, me encantó el mensaje que nos dejas: que si doy lo que me da tan hermoso lugar, cualquiera que visito! Excelente, así debe ser.❤☺
We retire soon and have 6 cities in Mexico that we want to live in for at least a few months each, and then we hope to stay in Antigua and Lake Atitlan for maybe 6 months each…at least that is the plan. First stop, Queretaro !
Great video. Thx !
Of fun! Will you share your adventures on RUclips?
@@Interdimensionaltravelagent
Perhaps, once we start traveling. Initially we will be in Queretaro with our 4 senior dogs. This could be a year or two that are a little boring.
As we start losing them we will start traveling but until then…just enjoying time with our 4 angels.
Great video as usual! Thanks Dan 👍
Amazing place ...love lake Atitlan...!!!
It’s not just the roads it just isn’t safe. This how robberies happened. I’m from Guatemala best way is by boat. Thank you sharing I’m glad you enjoyed your time in Guatemala! :) great video
Thanks Michelle
Awesome video thanks for the great info 🙂🌍☀️
Magnifico video.GUATEMALA CENTRO AMERICA.SALUDOS.
I love San Pedro. It has a proper market, many restaurants and spanish schools. I also heard San Pedro is a party place but it's not really like that even before covid. Local people tole me it's used have more tourists. So don't know what happened.
Sounds cool! I want to see that market
That is beautiful I can’t wait to go!!!
Thanks for the great information and love and respect for this beautiful place and it’s people.
Very nice! You are a great person and thanks for this great video! 🙏🌟💙
what a great message at the end! I love to travel and I'm always respectful to the places I visit, but your words actually gave me a more deep meaning and understanding of what traveling is about. God bless you.
Thank you for showing part of the Beauty of my country and also for the last message. I think it applies to Everyone not just tourist but also for every human being regardless of the place that we visit to keep the place clean and respect it. Blessings from Chicago!. BTW I was just there in San Juan and San Marcos la laguna 3 weeks ago. I didnt get the chance to visit San Pedro but heard so much about it that definitely will check it out next time.
Beautiful closing words my friend. Thank you.
Beautiful places, and beautiful messages. Thanks Dan 🐢
Nice. I was there 2 days ago.
Beautify thanks so much for visiting my country. Your are right! It is awesome Lake Atitlan. Here Mayra Rodas Proud Guatemalan… Many 🙏🏻
This is the best video I've seen on Lake Atitlan. Great job! Can't wait to go and experience for myself.
Thanks!
Traveling 2nd of January. I’ve always stayed around Huehuetenango area but in hopes of visiting more this year.
Amazing video love ur content beautiful place an the part is interacting with the locals great job.
Love the “Pale Blue Dot” photo right at the end of the video... much better than a 🐢?? 😀🌏
Thank for sharing this, love your heart and respect!
Very good content mate 👌🏻
Hello, I just wanted thanked you for the videos you had posted about my country and Thank you for the information you shared. Me da gusto saber que te gusto mi pais y espero siempre regreses. I likened videos very much. Keep it up with the good work!... Greetings from Las Vega
NV P.S your are a very good looking guy 😉 saludos
Thanks Eva :)
Well done!!
Autentic village....
Greetings from Guatemala cituy....
9:57 THANK YOU SIR.....
Love the way you show yours videos and talk about then so blessed and talented need you in Brasil again please comeback love you GOD bless 🎄🎄🎄❤️👋
Thanks Dora. Can't wait to get back to Brazil
Thanks for the video.
I'm from the town name's San Antonio Palopo, but now I live in New York city.
Welcome to the land of TREES ,& THE COUNTRY OF ETERNAL SPRING GUATENALA .
Thankyou everyone to visit my coutry I hope enjoy your stay .
You really need to visit laguna la chua
Nice video !!! How is the internet there? Which village should we stay to have good internet speed ?
Boat rides on Atitlan are fun but not in the afternoon. It get's really choppy and if you get seasick you will have a bad time - if you must go take Dramamine.
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Greetings, You saw the McDonald's in Antigua Guatemala has colonial style
Can you name the hotel where you stayed at San Marcos and would you recomend it?
BEAUTIFUL, BREATHTAKING, BEST OF BEST LAKE.
RAFI MAINE USA
Hola! 😃
Buenas dias! 👋
@@TheNewTravel algo quiere la señorita y no es dinero 😅😅🍆
Nice tatoo Cesar (turtle)
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SUPER INFORMATIVE,,
RAFI MAINE USA
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Como guatemalteco desearia que se contruyera casas de dos o tres niveles como las que hay en Estado Unidos o Europa y que tenga un solo diseño y quitar muchas casas que estan cubiertas de laminas de la gente que es pobre y se le construyera una casa seria ideal, y los caminos que hay alli pavimentarlos y hacer hoteles verticales en donde se pueda y ampliar algunos muelles y poner mas barcos mas grandes para hacer tours con servicio de comida y bebida, hay muchos detalles de ese lugar para arreglar y hacer mas atractivo para los turistas o que los que viven alli aporten con sus ideas como mejorar para que el turismo se incremente asi como la cantidad que va para antigua guatemala.
Buena perspectiva lamentablemente, las autoridades no ayudan considero que estará en manos de los lugareños encontrar la forma de poner más bonito y acogedor para los visitantes... Es necesario apostarle a la seguridad de toda el área y por último la infraestructura de las carreteras super urgente trabajarlas.
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What's that 2nd flag? I don't know that one
Guatemala 😁
USA I live in California.
That's not a US flag!😅
@@julioarrecis5444 🇱🇷 that's a Liberia flag! 😅😅 a Leberia flag!😅😅
Hello, may you give me a GPS of zipline and jumping cliff spot please? :)
I think you should move back to Montreal.....liked those videos; not so much in South America! CCC Austin, TX
I get comments saying the exact opposite when I'm based in Canada. Can't please everyone, just have to live my life :)
PS - I still live in Montreal and will be back
Montreal is really nice, but Guatemala is absolutely outstanding !
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One more thing not for you to living your travel activitys that is sooo God but you should take samefotos of your self beautiful face and shape you are a handsome boy 🙋♥️⛄⛄⛄⛄
Te entiendo bro.mi guatemala es un país pobre no es cómo usa Canadá o australia para que tenga las mejores rutas…incluso aquí en usa hay rutas que no están en las mejores condiciones.
Show the places. Sitting in front of camera is not useful
I love Guatemala and Lake Atitlan...It's so pretty! But it's a Toilet! All sewage from all the people & tourists go into the lake! SAD!
Bla Bla Bla.............
Ya van a venir mas gringos😐
Si pero es solo el cool gringos que miran esta canal :p
@@TheNewTravel era mí spot secreto😂