Guatemala: The Land of Eternal Spring | Travel Documentary & Guide | Things to Know & Expect
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- This video is about my journey in Guatemala. This video is to give you a glimpse of what Guatemala is like. From it’s majestic landscapes, it’s delicious cuisine, diverse culture, the locals, as well as what to bring, what to expect, and hopefully give you a better understanding what it’s like visiting in this beautiful country.
Places I visited:
Lake Atitlan, San Pedro La Laguna, San Juan La Laguna, Flores Island, Tikal, Antigua, Altamira, , Panajachel, Guatemala City, Actun Can, La Casa Del Mundo, Pacaya, Acatenango, Volcan de Agua, Acatenango, Cerro De La Cruz
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Chapters:
0:00:00 - Intro
0:01:15 - Guatemala (Overview)
0:08:26 - Cuisine
0:09:53 - Antigua
0:15:52 - Antigua: Interview with Instrument Maker
0:17:30 - Antigua: Cerro De La Cruz
0:19:16 - Antigua: Altamira
0:22:27 - Lake Atitlan
0:27:55 - Panajachel
0:32:02 - San Pedro La Laguna
0:37:02 - San Juan La Laguna
0:45:14 - Sights and Sounds of San Juan
0:47:01 - Lodging: Lake Atitlan
0:52:44 - Flores Island (Isla De Flores)
0:59:26 - Lodging: Flores Island
1:01:34 - Tikal
1:10:07 - Credit
EXPERIENCES:
Tikal Tour: bit.ly/3DpHmLo
Pacaya Volcano ATV Tour: bit.ly/3j6HDw9
Overnight Volcano Acatenango Hiking Adventure: bit.ly/3JoyVnI
Antigua ATV Mountain Adventure: bit.ly/3HhPVsN
Lake Atitlan Day Tour From Antigua: bit.ly/3kHiici
Hobbitenango Park + Antigua Guatemala: bit.ly/3DjZSVy
Street Food Evening Tour in Antigua: bit.ly/3Dmgkol
Lake Atitlán Sightseeing Cruise with Transport from Antigua: bit.ly/3WGgduJ
Tikal National Park: bit.ly/3rQW8or
Adrenalina Tours: bit.ly/3CAIrz4
Free Walking Tour Meetup (Antigua): bit.ly/3exSTPz
Licor Marron (San Juan): bit.ly/3RXc8zT
INFO:
Drone Laws (Drone laws change frequently so make sure to research it more depth):
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LODGING:
La Casa Del Mundo (Lake Atitlan): bit.ly/3g5d7kk
Clemente's Place (San Pedro/San Juan): bit.ly/3CSN48P
Miguel's Place (Flores Island): bit.ly/3yxvkxa
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I was born in Guatemala. As a kid I would always look up videos about my country and never found any. It saddened me to see no representation about our land and culture since it is such a hidden gem. 10+ years later and I am in tears seeing this video. Hearing the way you describe our country makes me emotional. Thank you!! Thank you for fulfilling my childhood dream that Guate would become known & loved worldwide and for the effort put into this super accurate and informative video! 🇬🇹🫶🏼
Thanks for the kind words. I appreciate you 🙏🏽 It is a beautiful country
Yes, you have a beautiful country. I hope it stays like it is for many years to come.
Viajemos junto a Guatemala , a conocer ,
I lived there for 5 years and long to return someday. Beautiful country, beautiful people!
@@pappafrita9269 What brought you there?
My best experience last year !!!!! Guatemala was unbelievable!!! Definitely the most underrated country in America continent!!! Definitely on my top 5 countries in the world 🌎 👌 👏
love to hear it! What part of the country did you visit?
Great documentary 👏. I was borne in Guatemala. I have been living in USA for more than 35 five years and now I'm going to retire back home. I bought a house in Antigua Guatemala and explore my country.
Beautiful documentary, you clearly did your research and narrated everything so well. As a Guatemalan-American, it's nice to see Guatemala getting more recognition other than just for it's coffee beans lol.
Thanks! I appreciate it. 🙏🏽
Thousands of people have visited Guatemala 🇬🇹 ❤️ every day.
And I always have the honor to meet young visitors from United States 🇺🇸 Europe, Russia , Asia, Africa.
We are so proud to be Guatemalans 🇬🇹 ❤️
Because is true a Paradise of God.
The Territories of the Mayan Empire was truly 🙌 Amazingly humans.
Thanks for visiting Guatemala 🇬🇹 ❤️ your new home 🏡 ❤️
Wow, what a beautiful country. I'm a Cuban born, US citizen, and I've visited this land, three times, and love it...
Thanks for watching. I appreciate it. I agree.
Excellent documentary! I got to travel in Guatemala over 5 years ago, and it was my first time traveling solo internationally. I went to all the towns/cities in this documentary, but I did not explore all the sites nearby. This brought back some great memories and makes me want to go back one day. I found it to be a safe place, but I was cautious and didn't do much at night unless I was with a couple people.
Edit: I also found the Guatemalan people to be friendly, welcoming, and hard-working. It was impressive to see older men and women hauling large sacks on their backs in Tzununa (a small town in Lago de Atitlan), walking up steep paths. I am a young American man and I don't think a lot of young American men could do that! My Spanish was limited, but I did end up making a local friend who spoke English. Good times!
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my beautiful Guatemala and wow the images!!!! great shots
I love your documentary, it's thorough, informative and entertaining. I am so excited to retire in Guatemala 🤗
Thank you for sharing.
Thanks! That's exciting! Have fun over there.
You are very welcome to come to Guaremala!!! 😊
Wuao beautiful guatemala 🇬🇹 🇬🇹🇬🇹👍👍👍👍🦜🍀🌳🌳🦜🌴🌴🦜
Wow! One of the best and most informative travel videos I've ever seen on TH-cam! Easily rivals something you'd see on PBS!
Thanks man, I appreciate it. 🙏🏽
Mm.. nope!
am from nicaragua and wife from guatemala this is the best documentary Ive seen in years and yes this country is beautiful and the weather is also awesome,you need to make one for nicaragua
I am from Guatemala and a lot has changed in the 10 years since I last visited. You documentary is amazing, and very informative! Thank you!
Mi bello Guatemala 🇬🇹 ❤
Very beautiful 🙏🏽 thanks for watching
Well done Sir. I’m planning a visit to Lake Atitlan, and your documentary was exactly what I needed. Your straight to the point narration was much welcomed.
Thanks for watching, glad you found it helpful. 🙏🏽
I'm from Guatemala, and I have not visited in 30+ years. these videos help so much! subscribed..
Wow very nice video and documentary about my country Guatemala I'm very proud to born in this Maya land this is a blessing land from God Amen welcome to my country all of you
Breathe taking, what a beautiful country!! I have friends in Guatemala 🇬🇹, I dream of visit them some day,, I'm watching you from El Estado GRANDE de CHIHUAHUA!! SALUDOS A LA GENTE BONITA DE GUTEMALA!!!
This is my next goal. As a first time traveler, I went to Cancun Mexico last year, and it was beautiful. Everyone warned me about crime and all, but I've found crime in the US as well, so whatever. Old ladies do fine in Mexico, even the young guys trying to look rough wanted to be kind to the old abuela, so I would recommend it to retirees. Currently saving up to go to Guatemala, se ve hermosa....o...hermoso. Love.
I haven't even finished watching this, but I feel compelled to publish my gratitude. You had produced this video from and for the perspective of a responsible tourist and the information you include in each part is so important for those visiting and those that uphold these sites. I'm thoroughly impressed and extend to you a firm digital handshake of appreciation and respect. Thank you for sharing this and please continue to do so.
te mereces 10 Oscares, 5 Grammys y un pasaporte mundial. bien hecho
This is excellent journalism. Thank you for making this for our education. Be well.
Thanks Ryan. I appreciate it.
Very well done travel documentary, you are incredibly talented! I’ll be going to Guatemala in a week and this video was incredibly informative! Thank you!
Thanks Kimberly, I appreciate it. 😁 Glad you found it helpful. Have fun on your journey.
Best video I've seen on Guatemala yet! Impressive images! Can't wait to go! You mentioned this is your second favourite place to go to. Which is your first?
Thanks! Japan is currently my number one spot to travel.
I just don't have words to describe this video, the comments below say it all.
Superb!!
Guatemalan 🇬🇹 by the way!
Thanks! I appreciate it.
Truly great documentary! Superbly well done, informative, and not the same 'nonsense' that many others continue blabbing and repeating. Your Creation truly stands out! I wish you best of luck with your Great Intent!
Thanks Nadya, I appreciate you. Glad you found it informative. 🙏🏽
Muy lindo vid, saludos de un argentino a nuestros hermanos guatemaltecos saludos
Guatemala quickly became my favorite country that I've backpacked. Watching this video gave me hits of nostalgia. Thank you for the video, but I must say you missed one of the best views in Guatemala my friend. Sumec Champey.
yea Guatemala is a beautiful country is called the Switzerland of America❤
I think it is Costa Rica, that is called Switzerland of Central America and not without reason. There is for example nearly zero plastik waste in the environment in Costa Rica. Guatemala still has a long way to go on this issue.
Le plus beau pays du monde.
Et que dire des habitants.juste merveilleux.
Sans aucune hésitation mon pays favori .
😉 thank you!!
Superb, pais do les volcanoes. 🌴🌲🌳🌋
This was incredible! I'm going to Guatemala for a week with my younger brother in March! This was so informative Thank you so much! Excellent!
Thanks! I appreciate it. Glad it was helpful. 🙏🏽 have fun on your guys’ journey
5 Star Production!!!! You deserve a million subs man! Great work was put into this don't give up its only time before you blow up :D
I like Guatemala 🇬🇹 nice place
We attended a wedding in Antigua and spent several days there. It was amazing! The most memorable trip I have ever taken, and I have traveled a lot over the years.
I agree with the other given comments! Your commentary is of a very high caliber!! If you’re a professional, you sound like one & should be!!
Your descriptive abilities are awesome & extremely well presented! Not to mention your drone filming; it’s superior!! That alone demonstrates the spectacular beauty of Guatemala!! But, the people, food, & culture is EVERYTHING!! Thank you for making & sharing this incredible video!!
Bravo👍🏻🤗👏🏻!!!
Thanks for watching Sonia, I appreciate you. 🙏🏽 thanks for the kind words.
Amazinnngggg keep up our good work !
Agreeeddddd
I especially enjoyed the coverage of Lake Atitlan. It's been years since I was there but I recognized it immediately.
Atitlan was my favorite place. I really liked the atmosphere there. Thanks for watching.
Guatemala is definitely underrated. I'm lucky enough for visiting this amazing country. There are so many beautiful places to visit and explore. I hope I can visit again soon
Wonderful sights beautiful country worth visiting very well documented thanks I'll watch the next half later ❤I'm an Indian thanks ❤🌹🙏
What a beautiful country! For those who made this documentary well done!
My family lived in Guatemala for a few years. Just loved it there. We lived in Huehuetenango. Miss the people still.
Amo Guatemala, saludos desde inglaterra ❤
Greetings! I couldn't agree with your more. 🙏🏽
This video is crazy good!! Unreal footage. How is your channel not more popular yet? Keep making videos man, you'll get there. Almost at 5K!!
Thanks for watching. I appreciate the kind words. 🙏🏽 stay tuned for the next one, should be out soon-ish
Amazing video from Guatemala. As Guatemalan, I can´t thank you enough for this great content and your comments.
I flew thru there in 1990
It's on my bucket list to visit as tourist in 2023
Welcome in GUATEMALA 🇬🇹🇬🇹🇬🇹 jaja vengan a visitarnos en Aguacatan Huehuetenango 🇬🇹🇬🇹🇬🇹
The creator of this video is next level brilliant. This is an amazing production.
Thank you!
Majestic and enchanting but also very realistic video takes in one of the most fascinating countries in the Americas. 👏 ❤ 👍
Couldn't agree more! Such a beautiful country.
Es un lindo país Guatemala su gente es muy calurosa muy especial
I visited about twenty years ago and had a great trip, chicken buses and all. The food is completely fantastic, including the best breakfasts in the world. I appreciate the no nonsense style of presentation of this vid.
I’ve been to Guatemala 3 times and I plan on going back again! Beautiful country!
One of the best Guatemalan video doc on yt! Well done 👍🏼💙🫶🏼 I love Guatemala
My father was from Guatemala and I haven't been there since 1976. It was nice seeing videos of some of the places we visited while I was there! Thanks for the trip in the "Way Back Machine, Mr. Peabody!"
Great presentation. It felt like I was there. Cheers.
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it
Wow what an informative video, 10 out 10+. It's a great pity there aren't more worldly videos like this one. The info is so exact and personal, it all gives one a great deal of confidence to travel to countries such as Guatemala with its rather checked history of gangs and extreme levels of dangerous environs that kept tourists away. Thankfully all that is on a massive decline and videos such as this one help immensely to belay those former fears. 👌👍👍💯💯
I appreciate the kind words, thanks 🙏🏽
I lived in Guatemala for 2 years - AMAZING country, loved seeing this video!! :)
House Of Intent, thank you thank you thank you... You made this video so professional. I am from Guatemala and I really appreciate you, it seems like you know a lot about my country ❤️🇬🇹. You made me feel like a million dollars when you talk about my country. I admire you a lot. Have a wonderful day wherever you are ❤
wonderful video in all regards: beautiful cinemotography, informative, thoughtful, and extremely helpful as i consider taking a trip to guatemala for the first time. vey helpful travel tips and beautifully produced. i look forward to seeing more from this channel!
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching 😊
A fantastic look @Guatemala's wondrous scenery & treasures!🍻
BRAVO! My guy I’ve always gone to Guatemala since I was a child and this documentary was excellent we need more of this that’s only a bit of Guatemala semuc champey, río dulce, Livingston , playa blanca there is just so much to do in Guatemala a very beautiful place that keeps me having back bravo again 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
I was in San Pedro de Atitlan a long ,long time ago. It was a marvelous experience.
this is the best guide i've seen in general. extremely detailed. well done.
Magical, mystical beautiful Guatemala. Great video. Loved it.
It looks like heaven on earth. Thank you for sharing this content. I am one of those who will never be able to afford such trips. Being able to experience them, even through the eyes of another, enriches my life. Thank you.
Awesome job on this video! I loved watching it , very informal and in-depth of the country
Thanks, Glad you enjoyed it! :)
Well done! Well Done! I have visited each and every place in your film several times since my first visit in 1996. Spent my first night at Casa del Mundo in 1998. Been to Tikal 3 times. My Guatemalan wife's cousin owned La Mayan hotel on Isla de Flores. You are spot on in every way and you came close to flying over my home outside Antigua in your video!
This is one of the best documentaries about Guatemala, my country
Thanks FR watching! I Appreciate you. Guatemala is definitely one of my favorite countries to visit
Thank you for sharing this video, I am about to travel to Guatemala after seeing and tagging along to groups in the country, I find it very beautiful and with so much to offer. I have many Guatemalan friends and I am surprised that most of them do not travel to beautiful Guatemala. 😊
This is an excellent film. Probably the most comprehensive and professional I have seen.
Thanks! I appreciate that. :)
Superb video really captured the rainforest atmosphere well
Wow this was an amazing video!! I am super excited to use your guide to help plan my trip to this beautiful country this year!
Thanks for watching. I appreciate you. Glad you found it helpful. Have fun on your trip Daniella
hola, we are going to visit Guatemala at end of the month. can you give me contact information for your guide? gracias.
me too.
I loved it so much. Lake Atitlán is magical
Just returned from Guatemala. A wonderful land: gorgeous volcanoes around the Lake Atitlan, kind people and delicious meal, which is almost 3 times more expensive than food in Mexico.
What a great information you're providing, thank you. Nice video.
Well done! I've rewatched this doc several times already and its the reason why I've decided to visit this beautiful country. Thanks for providing great commentary and overall content with us. It's put together well.
Amazing views and wonderful places to visit and perfect scenery, thanx for sharing and greetings from Sweden 🇸🇪
Incredible
the lake is a national treasure
Guatemala was in turmoil for decades because of US covert intervention. As the country rebounds from those efforts its beauty blossoms for all to see. I've not returned since I left as a child but I very much look forward to it soon. Thanks for sharing your experience.
I too hadn't returned to Guate for many years. When I did, I loved it so much I now want to retire there.
omg the scenery around lake attitlan reminded me of some fancy european place mixed with scenery and rock formations from LOTR. that stone building you stayed at on the lake with the patio was incredible
I have not visited Guatemala since 1993. Guatemala looks a lot different now 😳
Like everything and everywhere, lucky to stay in Santa Catalina for 6 months in the seventies, this is an eye opener. I was so beautiful, have a little palapa for 14 bucks a month, kind, gentle people for the most part
Good shit dude, used to go to all those places as a kid and this def brought back so many memories, cant wait to go back!!
Thanks man! I appreciate it. 🙏🏽. Yeah, such a beautiful place.
@Fermati Chebellosei I can tell you’re a crybaby 🤣 you’d kick someone’s balls because of a compliment 😂😂 calm down
You know it's a really good quality guide ans documentary when you as a local and Guatemalan learn new things from it.
thank yuo so much to show my beatifull country thank you
Que lindo Guatemala ❤😍😍😍😍😍
Whata beautiful country . You are an excellent narrator. I love this video and I'm gonna keep it.
The country is now in my bucket list. Thanks a million
The opening scenes for this video feel like you're going to a festival.
not only did I download this video but I watched it a second time because this is the best Guatemalan tour out there and has got me psyched up about going to Guatemala someday that I'm spending up to six hours a day study in Spanish for the next 100 days.
Excellent docu, nice place guatemala this is my1st time to see on youtube this beautiful place like Guatemala..how i wish my country also someone will featured most of beautiful places, My beloved country Philippines, Mabuhay!
Saludes a todos mis hermanos Guatemaltecos 🇸🇻
I'm absolutely surprised with the video quality, editing and information! Guatemala is in my bucket list and I'll visit soon! You should have a lot more subscribers ! Good information all the way! Godspeed my friend!
Never knew how beautiful Guatemala is. Very informative video can’t wait to visit
Thank you so very much for this beautiful job. I was very honored, by watching this amazing video.
Great video!! I travelled there a few years ago and loved the country and people. When I retire, it is going to be my new home.
I normally don't comment on videos and I watch travel videos almost every day. This is by far the best, useful, and most detailed travel video I've ever seen! Keep the coming!
Thanks for watching the kind words. I appreciate it :)
13.2.2023.Very good and best.💯💋💙.Thank you.
I was born in Guatemala but was brought to the US as lil girl and I just went back in Feb of 2023. I was afraid at first but now I regret not ever going back sooner. I loved it, the City, Antigua, Casa del Mundo in Lake Atitlan, the food, the sights, just everything about it. I rented a vehicle for my stay and between the rental car and the gas, I spent less than $500. I only filled up once right before turning the car in which was insane considering I drove from the city to Lake Atitlan and back. The colors are so bright and just felt so relaxed. I am ready to go back.
Yeah, it's an amazing place. Renting a vehicle is definitely the way to go. Next time I'm out there, I plan on motorbiking it. Glad you had a great time.
I really want to visit Guatemala after watching this❤😊. Hi form Yemen
Thanks for watching. You definitely should.
You did an awesome review of Guatemala! You gave in-depth insight to the most minute detail any one should know. Great job. I truly enjoy your documentary.
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it and found it informative 😊
Wow!!!! This should be a Netflix Documentary! Bravo bravo!!!! So very good, thank you for all the hard work you put into this. I went through at least 20 videos before this one popped up and wish I started with this one.
Thanks! I appreciate the it. :) Thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed it.
Best adventure narrated video ever. I really enjoyed the format and the casual yet informative narrative. Fantastic
Very nice job, I have lived in Guatemala, primarily Antigua, for many years and been to most of the places you covered. Your descriptions and insights are right on the money. Kudos!