Lake Atitlan Adventures | Swimming in Paradise | Guatemala Travel Guide
In episode 7 of Along We Go, we leave Antigua and begin new adventures at Lake Atitlan in Guatemala! We make our way to the lively port city of Panajachel and discover the perfect swimming spot at the quaint, undisturbed town of Jaibalito.
Lake Atitlan is a gem of a lake formed in the crater of an enormous ancient volcano. Found in the Guatemalan Highlands, this place of unparalleled beauty is ringed by Mayan towns and village where 4 distinct Mayan dialects are spoken to this day.
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Along We Go, Episode 7
Daily Life & Adventures on Lake Atitlan // Guatemala
Daily life and everyday adventures on Lake Atitlan in Guatemala! Boat taxis? Enormous spiders and scorpion showers? And a lot more!
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LAKE ATITLAN GUATEMALA Travel Vlog | Santa Catarina Palopó | How to travel Guatemala
Lake Atitlan Guatemala Travel vlog from Santa Catarina Palopó is our first Lake Atitlan travel vlog. In this Guatemala travel video we show you how to travel Guatemala and why you need to visit Guatemala 2020.
We take the boat from San Pedro La Laguna to Panajachel Guatemala. Then we walk from Panajachel to Santa Catarina Palopo. The blue town of Lake Atitlan is definitely worth exploring. You also have an amazing view of Lago de Atitlan Guatemala, Volcan San Pedro, Volcan Atitlan and Volcan Toliman. Lake Atitlan Solola could be the most beautiful place in Guatemala.
If you travel Central America off the beaten path a stop in Lake Atitlan is a must. It is such an interesting place in Guatemala. Pintando Santa Catarina Palopó is an art project that helps to transform and boost tourism in this cute town of Lake Atitlan (lake) Guate.
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The Atitlán Nature Reserve
One of our first adventures in Guatemala was the nearby Atitlán Nature Reserve. It was an adventure we will never forget!
The Reserva Natural Atitlán is a nature reserve and tourist attraction located just outside the town of Panajachel on Lake Atitlán. It is almost directly behind the iconic Torres, or the Riviera de Atitlán Hotel. The reserva is situated in a unique area of the lake It is located in a valley with a stream running through it. Because of the water the reserva sustains a diverse amount of lush plant life, that is less common around the rest of the lake where the mountainsides tend to be more dry.
Entrance to the reserve costs 70 quetzales per adult and 40 for kids and its open every day from 8 am to 5 pm. There are additional costs to do the reserves zipline courses. To get to the reserve from Panajachel just grab a tuk tuk and tell them you want to go to La Reserva.
The reserve has lots of activities, and interesting things to see including nature trails, suspension bridges, a private beach on the lake, a butterfly dome, monkeys and Coatis, and zipline courses. They also have cabins and places to camp. There is an auditorium for events and a cafe where you can get breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
The Reserves small population of Black Handed Spider monkeys apparently used to be common in the wild around the lake but were hunted for food until they are now endangered. And although they can still be found in the wild in other parts of the country, the monkeys in the reserve I was told were taken or donated from the illegal pet trade. These monkey's have it pretty good here in the reserve with a large area of forest all to themselves and all the bananas they could ever want.
Coatis or Pizotes as they are called in Spanish are a relative of the raccoon and are native to central and south america. We were surprised to learn though that they are also native to southwestern North America, this encompasses mexico, and they can even be found in the United states in Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas. Coatis are very opportunistic, just like their North American Raccoon cousins, but they feel a bit more like monkey raccoons with their long tails. Although they aren't prehensile like a monkey's. The coatis in the reserve roam free with no fences to keep them in, we saw them in multiple places in the park, but I doubt they roam much outside it. We believe they stay around the reserve because they are fed there.
As you hike inside the reserve you can see an amazing array of biodiversity. There are beautiful and exotic birds many of which are endangered species. There are beautiful flowers and jungle vines growing everywhere. There are also coffee plants growing all over the slopes of the reserve with bright red coffee berries.
We went in the dry season, but in the wet season the waterfall is apparently pretty spectacular.
there are many miles of trails in the reserve winding in and out of the jungle and coming around each corner you never know quite what you'll find.
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What it's like to live on Lake Atitlán, Guatemala
What it's Like to Live on Lake Atitlán, Guatemala
So many people have asked us what it's like living on Lake Atitlán in Guatemala. This video is the first of several we will be uploading to show just that! Lake Atitlan is an incredible place, and to live there is an amazing experience.
Lake Atitlan has been called the most beautiful lake in the world. Surrounded by steep mountain walls and framed by 3 ancient volcanoes, it has a reputation for being a mystical place. It draws visitors from all over the world.
Lake Atitlan is located in the Guatemalan highlands about 90 miles from Guatamala City. The lake bed is actually a Caldera from the eruption of an ancient super volcano and reaches depths of over a 1,000 feet (340 meters), making it the deepest lake in Central America. Evidence of the regions volcanic past is all around from ash cliffs, to verdant farming along the mountain sides. Of course it's impossible to ignore the towering volcanoes, San Pedro, Toliman, and Atitlan looking over the lake like sentinels.
Atitlan is surrounded by towns and small cities many of which are only accessible by boat. Some of these rise straight up the sides of the mountains, seeming to defy gravity.
There is a very strong indigenous Mayan influence in the area and well over 20 different indigenous languages are spoken in Guatemala. Several of these can still be heard around Lake Atitlan where cultural identity is still very strong, despite western influences. Locals wear traje tipica, or 'typical clothes' and carry on life in much the same way as their ancestors, though every so often you'll see a smart phone tucked in their waistbands.
The jumping off point for most place around the lake is a town called Panajachel or Pana for short. The reason Pana is the center for the tourist scene at lake atitlan is because it is one of the most accessible towns on the lake. The main highway runs through it. Pana is also built on an area of the lake that is relatively flat, due to the river valley that it's situated in. For these and other reasons most people traveling to Lake Atitlan will pass through Pana at one point or another.
Within Pana itself there are several things to see and do, including visiting the historic church of Saint Francis of Asissi, with its original facade from the 16th century, visiting the Nature Reserve, attending a Spanish school, and of course shopping.
Within Pana people get around mostly via Tuk Tuks, small motor scooter carriages, that zip around town like red ants. You'd think the tuk tuks would slow down with the bumpy roads, and yet they fly at insane speeds to get you there on time! A tuk tuk should cost you 5 Quetzales in town per person, and 10 for longer rides.
most drivers don't charge for kids.
Pana has a fairly large harbor and a large fleet of public and private boats called Launchas. The launchas will take you to any other town on the lake and run from sun up until sun down. Just be aware that the lake is smooth in the morning and choppy in the evening, and when I say choppy, I mean really choppy!...this is almost always the case.
Most of the towns around the lake have a hustle and bustle about them. There is a palpable energy in the air, and nowhere is this more prevalent than each towns local market. In these markets local merchants buy and sell all sorts of goods. You can find pretty much anything you could ever want in the market. From meat, and fresh produce, to clothes and shoes. In the market there are no set prices and haggling is common. If you're a foreigner though be prepared to pay top dollar!
The schools around lake Atitlan may not look like schools elsewhere, but they are excellent. When the kids play...they play hard, and when they work, they work hard. We were very impressed with the schools in Pana and our kids loved them.
If you visit Lake atitlan, go to Calle Santander, even if you don't intend on buying anything. It is such a fun place to walk and observe the people, and take in the smells, sights, and sounds. If you look like a foreigner, just know...you will be approached by many street vendors! Your two favorite words may become No, Gracias!
As far as things to do in Pana and around the lake, most of the regions tourist draw is for sightseeing. There are of course lake activities, such as kayaking and paddle boarding, but most people come to shop for local handiworks, especially the beautiful weaving that the region is known for. Each town along the lake shore is different. San Marcos for example is known as the spiritual or hippie town on the lake, while San Pedro is the backpacker town. Each place is different and worth visiting. You can also hike up several of the peaks around the lake, including the volcanoes.
Living on Lake Atitlan is an incredible experience and one that you will never forget!
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Boat Ride Across Lake Atitlan, Guatemala & Tour of San Marcos
Taking the boat from San Pedro, Guatemala across Lake Atitlan to the village of San Marcos.
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Boat Ride Across Lake Atitlan, Guatemala & Tour of San Marcos
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Motoventuring Ep 35 - Lake Atitlan and Antigua Guatemala
Andrea's stator gives up the ghost, we book it to Lake Atitlan for some kayaking and dirt cheap relaxation and then head to Antigua to hike volcanoes and drink Ilegal Mezcal!
Lake Atitlan Guatemala via drone
This video is showing some of the small towns around the famous lake Atitlan in Guatemala. The beauty of this video is that all sequences were taken with a drone in 4k resolution. Besides the three volvanoes (San Pedro, Toliman and Atitlan) you can get an overview about the small villages: Panajachel, Santa Cruz La Laguna, San Marcos La Laguna, San Juan La Laguna, San Pedro La Laguna, Santa Catarina Palopo and Santiago Atitlan.
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The Beautiful Lake Atitlan (Lago Atitlán), Guatemala
Lake Atitlan (Lago Atitlán) is famous for its natural beauty and colorful Mayan villages. The lake is one of Guatemala's top tourist destinations and most visitors agree with Aldous Huxley who called it the most beautiful lake in the world.
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Travelling from Antigua to Lake Atitlan! Guatemala Travel Vlog
I always try to make the best of every journey, but it's easy when the destination is as beautiful as Lake Atitlan. In just 3 hours travelling from Antigua, this relaxing and tranquil spot offers some stunning views.
We spent the morning in Antigua and then enjoyed a sunset on the lake - a pretty perfect day in Guatemala if you ask me. We would go and explore San Pedro the next day, which made it even better - check out the next vlog for that!
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Lake Atitlan, Guatemala: A Tour of San Pedro Town
Walking around the pleasant little village of San Pedro on Lake Atitlan, Guatemala.
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Lake Atitlan, Guatemala: A Tour of San Pedro Town
Antigua Guatemala to Lake Atitlan Guatemala - Lake Atitlan Panajachel & San Marcos Guatemala
Antigua Guatemala to Lake Atitlan Guatemala - Lake Atitlan Panajachel & San Marcos Guatemala
This is our latest trip from Antigua Guatemala to Panajachel Lake Atitlan. This is our Guatemala Travel Guide - Antigua Guatemala to Panajachel Guatemala & Lago Atitlan is where we'll visit during this video. Lake Atitlan was on our radar since we arrived in Antigua Guatemala. Lake Atitlan Guatemala is what the local tour companies would advise us to visit. Since My girlfriend is a planner, heading from Antigua to Panajachel was our logical first leg of our journey. Antigua to Panajachel Guatemala is where most begin their trek to Lake Atitlan.
Also known as Lago Atitlan, Lago Atitlan Guatemala is the way it would be pronounced in Spanish. Antigua Guatemala is our spot, don't get me wrong, but Lake Atitlan Panajachel would have to be our second favorite place visited during our visit to Guatemala. Panajachel is the main town to get to from both Guatemala City and Antigua Guatemala when heading to Lake Atitlan, aka Lago Atitlan. Panajachel Guatemala is a funky little town right on the lake and probably the main town to move around to and from other towns along the lake. If going from Antigua to Lake Atitlan just ask any tour company or guide in town. and there are plenty of them. Guides also hang out in Parque Central. Guatemala City is a good jump off spot since your flight will probably land there. But any city, really, is easy to plan a trip to the lake.
San Marcos Guatemala was a cute town, but really we weren't there long enough to make a fair review. The flys were intense and I couldn't eat while there.
Guatemala City to Lake Atitlan is probably a 3 hour drive. Atitlan Guatemala is now a major tour attraction. But really, not too many Americans know about it. So, keep it a secret please. Atitlan Guatemala 2019 or should I say now, Atitlan Guatemala 2020, is a good way to search for visits to the lake. Guatemala Travel is the way to go people. A Guatemala Travel Guide is a good way to get started. Antigua travel should be at the top of your list if visiting Central America. Guatemala is the country, Antigua is the city. If visiting Antigua Guatemala and I could be of assistance, please comment on the video and I'll help you as best I can.
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CHRISTMAS IN GUATEMALA | San Pedro La Laguna Lake Atitlan | Guatemala Travel Vlog
Christmas in Guatemala is colourful. In this Guatemala travel vlog we visit San Pedro La Laguna Lake Atitlan. The Christmas decorations and the Christmas light in the park are beautiful. This day it is La Procesión de la Virgen Inmaculada Concepción. There are fireworks, live music and the procession lasts for more than 3 hours. A perfect day to visit Guatemala if you want to experience Guatemala Christmas and fireworks in Guatemala.
San Pedro Atitlan is in Solola Guatemala. It could be the most beautiful place in Guatemala and also the most interesting place in Guatemala.
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