LAKE ATITLAN IS INCREDIBLE! Boat ride to explore San Marcos - the HIPPIE town of Guatemala! ????????
San Marcos La Laguna, Lake Atitlan - This town is often known for being the hippie town of Guatemala. From yoga classes to vegan food shops, San Marcos is a hipster's paradise.However, it is home to some incredible viewpoints around the area - with beautiful docks and hills to explore. In this video, we start the morning off in San Juan La Laguna. Then, we take a boat ride to San Marcos and explore the hills and docks surrounding the area! This is a must-see when you're in Guatemala!
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LAKE ATITLAN GUATEMALA!! Insane Waterfalls, Sunrise Views, BOAT RIDE across Lake Atitlan, Guatemala!
Lake Atitlan, Guatemala - This lake is one of the most beautiful lakes in the world. Home to volcanoes, cultural Mayan villages, and some of the freshest waterfalls you can find, Lake Atitlan is the tropical paradise of Guatemala that nobody has heard about. In this video, we start off our day at the docks of San Marcos for sunrise. After that, we take a boat ride over to the neighboring town of Panajachel where we start hiking up along the highway to visit a nearby waterfall. After that, we also visit a nearby village before finally calling it a day and returning back to our starting point!
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Lake Atitlan (Lago de Atitlán, in Spanish) is considered by many to be the most beautiful lake in the world. It is one of Guatemala's top tourist attractions, and a place I highly recommend if you are interested in nature, or learning about Guatemalan culture. I've now visited Lake Atitlan twice, and learned a lot about the region and the towns surrounding Lake Atitlan. So today I wanted to make a Travel Guide to Lake Atitlan, to help answer any questions you might have. Hope you enjoy.
0:00 - Intro
0:34 - Group Trip vs Solo Travel
1:13 - 1. Panajachel
1:38 - 2. Variety of Accommodations
2:16 - 3. The many towns of Lake Atitlan
2:38 - 4. Boat rides across Lake Atitlan
4:03 - 5. San Juan La Laguna
5:35 - 6. San Pedro La Laguna
5:52 - 7. San Marcos La Laguna
6:39 - 8. Nature Reserves
8:26 - 9. Other Towns
9:06 - 10. Come with Respect
10:16 - Outro
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One Day on Lake Atitlan Guatemala | Hiking Sightseeing Boat Rides | San Marcos Santa Cruz Panajachel
Filmed September 2022 in Guatemala's Rainy Season ????
Total expenditure for the day: £65 / $75 / GTQ550
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I'd been in Lake Atitlan a couple of days touring the lake and today I decided to do a hike and take the GoPro along with me.
Starting at my hotel in Panajachel, at the top of the main drag, Calle Santander, I walked down to the Embarcadero (pier) to find a boat over to Santa Cruz, a village a few miles to the west. The first man I spoke to tried to sell me a private trip for 125 GTQ (Guatemalan Quetzales) which I wasn't interested in (extortionate price) and told me the public boat wasn't for another hour. I walked away and he tried offering me a price of 100, then 50 GTQ, but by then I had lost any incentive to give the man any of my money. A minute later, another chap came along and offered to take me straight away for 30 GTQ.
And so I was off! And with a boat to myself, we were there within 15 minutes. I made my way up the steep hill from Santa Cruz Pier to the village which seemed to be overrun with kids starting school. I didn't see a single non-Guatemalan in the village which was very colourful and had amazing views down to the lake. I had a quick walkaround, then made my way down to the shore to start the walk.
The walk took in some amazing views across the lake, through pine trees (Lake Atitlan is at an altitude of over 1,500 metres so it maintains a kind of alpine air - although as it's tropical it remains warm, a spring-like climate all year round, generally between 16-25 degrees), palm trees, banana trees, waterfalls, mudslips, small villages, luxury hotels, minimal hostels and more.
All too soon I was back on the road heading into San Marcos. After a refreshing coconut by the church, I had a walkaround the village which had a really laid-back feel to it. I had a delicious vegan curry and noodles and decided to make my way back to Panajachel.
The boat was simple to negotiate this time, a public boat for 25 GTQ and this was a busy public boat this time, making several stops and taking around 35-40 minutes. No problem, I wasn't in a rush. In Panajachel I had a couple of things to do and then I decided to go for a couple of beers and enjoy the lakeside view. In a bar that in many parts of the world would be packed, I sat and relaxed almost by myself for a couple of hours before the inevitable rain arrived.
I then went for Tacos and a nightcap before heading to bed, to get an early night ready for another day on the Lake (and a more challenging hike).
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LAKE ATITLÁN, GUATEMALA Travel Guide!
Lake Atitlan, Lago de Atitlan, is a must visit if you are traveling to Guatemala. There are many towns surrounding the lake but we chose to base ourselves in Panajachel and take a day trip over to San Juan la Laguna. In this Guatemala Travel Guide we are going to show you how to get to Lake Atitlan from Antigua, Guatemala and then show you a bit around Panajachel and San Juan la Laguna, two wonderful villages on Lake Atitlan. We wish we had more time to explore this area but know we will be back! Enjoy!
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Welcome to our captivating boat tour of Lake Atitlan, a hidden gem in Guatemala! Explore with us the enchanting towns of San Juan La Laguna, San Pedro La Laguna, Santiago Atitlan, and Panajachel. Immerse yourself in the beauty of this scenic lake while discovering the rich culture and traditions of this remarkable region.
On this tour we take you on a coffee and chocolate tour, where you'll savor the aromas and flavors of local delicacies. Witness the skill and artistry of traditional weaving as we visit skilled artisans. Be amazed by the vibrant textiles they create, each piece reflecting the beauty and heritage of Guatemala.
Explore local stores where you'll find a treasure trove of handmade scarves and clothes, lovingly crafted by talented community members. And that's not all! We'll delve into the fascinating concept of the Men of Corn, where you'll gain a deeper understanding of the profound connection between the Guatemalan people and corn, a staple of their cuisine and culture.
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00:00 Intro and the Mayan Face
01:34 Coffee Tour
13:26 Chocolate Tour
32:53 Men of Corn
35:44 The Street of The Woman
36:32 Weaving
44:35 Streets of San Juan La Laguna
45:34 Street of the Man
46:51 Boat Ride
47:00 San Pedro La Laguna
49:34 Santiago Atitlan
56:04 Elephant Mountain from the Boat
56:29 Panahjachel
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Magical Lake Atitlan Guatemala Travel Guide 4K
In this Lake Atitlan travel guide we explore 5 villages around the lake. Including Santiago De Atitlan, San Juan La Laguna, Santa Catarina, San Antonio Palopo and Panajachel. I would say this is the best place to visit in Guatemala because there are many villages to explore around the lake and culture to explore. But best of all is probably going to be the incredible natural beauty and scenery of the lake Atitlan.
There are a few towns around the lake also worth mentioning but we did not go. Such as San Marcos, which is popular with new age explorers, San Pedro La Laguna with foreign tourist and San Lucas for its proximity outside of the lake region to the Pacific Ocean. Our travel guide is from Santa Cruz La Laguna and says that one is the best. If you can get around to many of the towns and villages you will certainly feel culturally enriched and as if you really met the Mayan people.
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LAKE ATITLAN GUATEMALA | Where to Travel in 2022 | Retirement Vlog #63
Today, we show you where to travel in 2022 in our Lake Atitlan Guatemala travel vlog and give some what to do after retirement ideas. We take a boat ride to explore a few of the 12 cities located around the shores of Lake Atitlan, which is one of the most beautiful places we have ever been. We pick up some food in San Marcos and then explore art, textiles, chocolate and coffer in San Juan La Laguna. We then return to our Airbnb location in Santa Cruz La Laguna to take a Guatemalan cooking class.
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00:26 Lake Atitlan Overview
01:07 Leaving on the Boat
03:17 Arriving in San Marcos
06:40 Leaving San Marcos
07:05 Arriving in San Juan la Laguna
08:18 Chocolate Tour
10:00 Leaving San Juan la Laguna
10:30 Heading to the Guatemalan Cooking Class
13:08 Guatemalan Cooking Class
17:00 Closing
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LAKE ATITLAN, GUATEMALA! 3 Day Travel Itinerary
We spent our first few days of our Guatemala trip exploring Lake Atitlan and some of its villages!
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0:00 Intro
1:27 Why you should visit Guatemala
4:37 Arriving in Guatemala
5:10 Panajachel
5:53 Lunch
7:02 Staying in Santa Cruz la Laguna
8:33 Dinner at the hotel
9:13 Morning in Santa Cruz
10:26 Salsa in Panajachel
12:08 Exploring the Maya village
13:13 Dinner with a view
15:06 Boat to San Juan
15:48 Cafe San Juan
16:50 Exploring San Juan
17:37 Hiking El Cerro de la Cruz
19:05 Lunch in San Pedro
20:45 Last night in Santa Cruz
23:15 Last morning on the lake
LAKE ATITLAN, GUATEMALA | Santa Cruz & San Marcos Vlog
In this video, we are boating around Lake Atitlan, Guatemala. We visit San Marcos Lake Atitlan and Santa Cruz Lake Atitlan! Also, this is our 100th VLOG!
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San Marcos La Laguna LAKE ATITLAN | GUATEMALA Travel Video Guide | Central America 2020
Come with us to Lake Atitlan! In this Guatemala Travel Video Guide 2020 we visit San Marcos La Laguna Lake Atitlan Guatemala, a Mayan village famous for its hippie, yoga and spiritual scene. We explore the local life in the main village of San Marcos Lake Atitlan, we hike a mountain trail with gorgeous lake view, eat delicious food and watch the sunset over the volcanoes.
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San Marcos La Laguna, located next to Lago de Atitlan is a charming village with gorgeous views of the lake and the volcanoes: Volcano San Pedro, Volcano Tolimán and Volcano Atitlán.
The area close to the dock and the lakeshore is where most of the expats and visitors hang out. There is a narrow alley with colourful murals. San Marcos is supposed to be one of the most spiritual places in the world. Here you can do for example yoga, holistic therapies and meditation.
If you walk up the main pathway from the boat dock, you will reach the main village where the locals live in San Marcos La Laguna Guatemala. We walk around and explore this charming village.
We also explore trails in the lush mountain area. We find Eagle's Nest, which must be one of the places in San Marcos Lake Atitlan with the most beautiful view. They offer yoga with volcano view!
We visit a local Guatemalan restaurant Comedor Casa Juanita which offers delicious Guatemalan food with amazing view of Lago Atitlan! Don't miss this place if you travel Guatemala 2020.
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Jump Into Lake Atitlan -- and Eat Some Artesan Cheese -- at San Marcos La Laguna, Guatemala!
The village of San Marcos La Laguna is situated alongside beautiful Lake Atitlan in Guatemala. It is accessible by a short boat ride from Panajachel. I visited San Marco two times in November 2022, including bringing the inaugural Fearless Journeys group trip here on one of those visits. We will be coming back to San Marcos on the next Fearless Journeys group trip April 2-9, 2022. Learn more on the Travel page at FearlessJourneys.org.
0:00 - Intro
0:11 - How to get to San Marcos
0:30 - Boat to San Marcos
0:49 - On Land in San Marcos - murals and stray dogs!
1:20 - Fearless Journeys lunch adventure hike
1:50 - Arrival to La Casa Zapote -- Artesanal cheese and meats, beer and wine!
2:10- birds chirping!
2:46 - Explanation of 24 different kinds of cheese -- all from Guatemala!
4:55 - nap time
5:03 - exploring San Marcos, yoga, and relaxation
5:50 - arrival to the Nature Reserve
6:10 - The Trampoline!
6:55 - Stefan jumps!
7:14 - Another jumper!
7:26 - Dan jumps! (Kind of!)
7:32 - Kristen jumps!
7:53 - Trevor jumps with his sunglasses!
8:10 - Julian jumps!
8:30 - Your Fearless Journeys host Francisco jumps! (slow motion!)
8:56 - Ice Cream!
9:01 - Boat departure from San Marcos
9:15 - Ferry ride for group trip
9:30 - Sunset
9:48 - Outro
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San Marcos, Lake Atitlan, Guatemala
San Marcos, Lake Atitlan, Guatemala . . . I can't say it was my favourite place but on our last day when all the clouds finally lifted it was a like a dream place. ( although I think it would have been even better in another smaller town )
The lake is wonderful and sad all at the same time. But being able to see the volcano and a crystal clear lake is something out of this world.
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The PERFECT Guatemala 7 Day Itinerary | Antigua + Lake Atitlan | Travel Guide
As we work our way down Central America, we made it to Guatemala, what we thought was a VERY UNDERRATED destination. A country that we highly recommend visiting!
In this video, we take you through what could be the perfect 7-Day Itinerary, to see Guatemala in just week. This itinerary is based off our trip to Guatemla in February 2022 and it includes staying at the town of Antigua and Lake Atitlan, plus a volcano hiking tour that includes seeing *LAVA* upclose! ????????
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00:00 - Intro
00:44 - Key Touristic Areas
01:43 - Itinerary Breakdown
02:08 - Why you should do Antigua + Lake Atitlan
04:04 - Is Guatemala City Safe?
04:28 - How to get to Antigua from Guatemala City Airport
04:57 - Things to do in Antigua
07:30 - How to get to Lake Atitlan from Antigua
07:53 - Where to stay in Lake Atitlan
09:20 - Things to do in Lake Atitlan
09:43 - How to get to Guatemala City Airport from Lake Atitlan
10:43 - Outro
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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
Timelapse of Boat Ride across Lake Atitlan in Guatemala
Lake Atitlan is situated amid precipitous mountains in the Guatemalan highlands. Small motorized boats are the common mode of transport between the scattered settlements along its shore. This is a timelapse video I recorded while on such a ride between the villages of San Pedro and Santa Cruz on an overcast day in June.
Absurd Boat Trip to Hippie Town San Marcos, Guatemala ???????? | 7
After the strenuous volcano hike in Antigua, I made my way to my next destination. The beautiful hippie town of San Marcos at Lake Atitlan. Lake Atitlan is surrounded by numerous volcanoes which together with the lake create a breathtaking scenery. But getting there is a real adventure. Come see how crazy the boat ride was!
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Exploring San Marcos La Laguna on Lake Atitlán
Took a lancha (small boat) across Lake Atitlán to explore San Marcos La Laguna on western shore of Lago Atitlán in the Sololá Department of Guatemala. This village has a little over 2,000 residents and the majority of the people are are Kaqchikel-speaking indigenous Mayans.
Effects of Rising Waters at Lake Atitlan Guatemala
Short clip showing the effects of the rising water level at Lake Atitlan (Lago de Atitlan), Solola, Guatemala. The water level has increased significantly since 2010 and a number of houses, business and hotels are now submerged with many others at risk. After being hit by Hurricane Stan in 2005 (causing the Panabaj disaster), Lake Atitlan was once again hit by a new disaster in 2009: a significant bloom of Cyanobacteria, when almost half the lake was covered in algae (see pic below).
The villages around the lake usually have two zones: one for tourists which is near the lake (restaurants, Spanish schools, hostels etc) and the traditional Mayan village which is more uphill. The Mayans claim that the waters of the Lake Atitlan are rising and then dropping every 50 years, so they are not surprised about the current situation.
The images in the clip are from San Pedro La Laguna but all of the villages around Lago de Atitlan (Santa Cruz, San Marcos, San Juan, Panajachel, Santiago Atitlan) have the same problem.
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