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.
We are in Guatemala for 6 months and we will travel to Antigua Guatemala, Tikal, Flores, Livingston, Rio Dulce, Acatenango, Xela, Quetzaltenango, Guatemala City, Huehuetenango, Livingston and many more places. Follow our adventures in Guatemala! Let us know if you have been here and have any suggestions of places!
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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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Santa Catarina Palopo & San Antonio Palopo | Guatemala Daily Travel VLOG # 5 / 18
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Choosing a good “home base” on a trip means choosing a place with lots of things to do close by! When we spent a week in the Lake Atitlan area, we chose Panajachel as our home base because of its amenities and easy access to the other towns on the lake – both by boat or by TukTuk.
On the 5th day of our trip, we opted for a TukTuk adventure up the coast of Lake Atitlan to explore the charming towns of Santa Catarina Palopo & San Antonio Palopo. They did not disappoint!
Lake Atitlan has so many cute towns surrounding it, and it’s difficult to “see them all” with a tight time budget like we had. Don’t lean into the FOMO, but rather, prioritize a couple you really want to see and just relax and enjoy the vibes here in Lake Atitlan!
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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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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
Panajachel LAKE ATITLAN | Lago de Atitlan GUATEMALA Travel Video | Market, Coffee & Lost Maya City
In this Lake Atitlan Guatemala Travel Video we visit popular Panajachel Lake Atitlan, in Spanish called Lago de Atitlan Guatemala. Panajachel Solola is the place where to find out about the lost Maya City in the lake, drink Guatemalan coffee, visit the market, see the volcanoes, eat food, explore the house where Che Guevara spent time in Panajachel Guatemala and much more.
If you want to know what to do in Guatemala 2020 and where to go in Guatemala 2020 our Lake Atitlan travel videos are perfect! Panajachel Solola Guatemala is definitely a must-visit place.
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00:00 Guatemala & Panajachel Intro
00:54 Arriving in Panajachel
02:28 Visiting the markets including Panajachel Sunday Market
05:28 Eating black tortillas
06:09 Church of St. Francis of Assisi
06:37 Coffee at Cafe Loco
07:30 Casa Kaqchikel
09:02 Museo Lacustre de Atitlan and the Lost Maya City
10:03 Leaving Panajachel
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We are leaving San Pedro La Laguna with boat in the morning. We are passing Volcano San Pedro, Volcano Atitlan and Volcano Toliman on our way to Panajachel Lago Atitlan.
The pier in Panajachel Guatemala is busy. This town is used as a base to explore the other villages around the lake for example San Pedro La Laguna, Santiago Atitlan, San Marcos La Laguna, San Juan La Laguna, Jaibalito, Tzununa, Santa Catarina Palopo and Santa Cruz La Laguna.
Calle Santander in Pana is the main street.
Sunday should be the best market day in Panajachel, so we explore several Panajachel markets.
We visit the Church of St. Francis of Assisi.
Guatemala is famous for its coffee! Cafe Loco is the perfect cafe for coffee lovers.
Casa Kaqchikel is a cultural heritage of Panajachel. Che Guevara and Ingrid Bergman spent time here.
After we eat food at El Ultimo Refugio.
Museo Lacustre de Atitlán tells about the history of Lake Atitlán and the lost Maya city Samabaj, at the bottom of the lake.
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How Expensive Is Lake Atitlan? | Must-See Panajachel Highlights!
Welcome to our Lake Atitlan vlog! When you are considering where to visit in Guatemala, be sure to put Lake Atitlan on your itinerary. We give you a sneak peek at the top things to see and do at Lake Atitlan, including Panajachel Guatemala and where to stay in Lake Atitlan. We also feature a look at why Guatemalan food is so tasty; this time, it's a sweet treat! All the while, we address the question of how expensive is Lake Atitlan...please enjoy!
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Guatemala: The Land of Eternal Spring | Travel Documentary & Guide | Things to Know & Expect
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.
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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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0:15:52 - Antigua: Interview with Instrument Maker
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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
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Antigua, Guatemala Walking Tour
I have been catching up on work, so no crazy adventures other than exploring the beautiful, historical town of Antigua, Guatemala.
Antigua was destroyed multiple times by earthquakes and floods. It also has a rich history involving Mayans, Conquistadors, the Catholic Church, and numerous political uprisings.
I have to say it's one of the most beautiful places I've ever seen. So today I decided to just walk around, film some of my favourite sites and show all of you what an interesting place Antigua really is.
The most stunning spot around the Atitlan Lake? 100 km hike - day 1 - Panajachel to...(sub:EN,PL,ES)
Do you want to belong to the first ones to do something around the Atitlan Lake, before it gets too popular?
Are you asking yourself a question: can you walk around Atitlan Lake? Yes, you definitely can! This is exactly what we did!
Atitlan Lake is one of the most well known tourist destinations in Guatemala, and I completely understand it, since it is one of the most beautiful places not only in Guatemala, but is also called as the most beautiful lake in the world. Imagine that!
But most of the time, the Atitlan Lake is visited for only few days, and most of the people either stay in Panajachel (I call it: the tourist town), or in San Marcos (I call it: commercialized hippy town) or in San Pedro (I call it: Israeli town). Maybe some more active travelers explore also the neighboring towns on tuk tuk, kayak or on a boat.
But Atitlan Lake has much more to offer than that! It is not only climbing the Indian Nose to see the sunrise over the lake. It is not only drinking free beer in Santa Cruz or enjoying the views over San Pedro volcano from one of the many hostels in San Pedro or buying souvenirs in Panajachel, that don't even come from the region.
I have been exploring Guatemala and its plethora of hiking opportunities for the last 4 months, and my friend, Abel has been traveling around Central America on a bicycle for the last 9 months (his views on bike travel on budget in Central America:
While admiring the Atitlan Lake from one of the usual hiking trails, we came up with a bit of a crazy idea to circumnavigating the lake on foot.
In July, August and September I was 2018 staying in Jaibalito, which is one of the smallest villages around the lake, since the only option to get there is on a boat, or on foot through hills and mountains. The next town, Santa Cruz is kind of a dead end, since from there it's impossible to get to Panajachel without using the boat.
So that is why we decided to start the hike around the Atitlan Lake from Panajachel, and get back to Jaibalito the longer way - after going through all the villages of the lake.
We calculated more or less 100 km on foot, through Panajachel, Santa Catarina Palopó, San Antonio Palopó, Agua Escondida, San Lucas Tolimán, Cerro de Oro, Santiago de Atitlan, San Pedro la Laguna, San Juan la Laguna, San Pablo la Laguna, San Marcos la Laguna, Tzununa y Jaibalito.
On the first day we took a boat from Jaibalito to one of the jetties in Panajachel, the least known, where they charge 10 quetzales and not 20! So that is a good tip: if taking the boat from Panajachel, get to the pier, which is called Tzanjuyu, it's just at the beginning of the town, before the La Torre supermarket.
On the first day we did only 14 kilometers, but some of it was a good way up. Maps.me indicates approximately 6 hours for that distance.
We went through Santa Catarina, which surprised us with the colorful blue houses and the variety of handcrafts. Then San Antonio de Palopo, where we had some difficulties in finding anything to eat.
In the afternoon we arrived at a lookout point, just 2 kilometers before Agua Escondida. The views were so stunning and the surrounding so welcoming, that we decided to stay there. Since, if a place calls you, just stay where you are.
We pitched the tent in a front line of the lake, and had some basic supper (bread with peanut butter) watching the most amazing sunset over the lake. It was an unforgettable moment!
The first day it didnt rain at all, neither during the day, nor durning the night, which was really quite surprising, since the previous weeks it was always raining at least during the night. After all, we are in the middle of the rainy season in Guatemala!
For the entire 5-day trip, we spent 152 quetzales (22 USD), so the daily expense is approx. 4USD).
I hope you will enjoy the video and the views. And that it will be an inspiration for you to do something alternative, less touristy and well off the beaten track around the Atitlan Lake!
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3 Days in LAKE ATITLÁN ???????? | exploring the most beautiful place in Guatemala!
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↳ DAY 1: Traveled from Guatemala City Airport to Lake Atitlán, got lunch in Panajachel, checked into our Airbnb, and took a tuk tuk to explore Santa Catarina Palopó
↳ DAY 2: Sunrise hike and temazcal experience in Santa Cruz, had a homecooked breakfast there, explored San Marcos which included the Cerro Tzankujil Nature Reserve, dinner in Panajachel
↳ DAY 3: Breakfast in Panajachel, explored San Juan (hiked up to Mirador Kaqasiiwaan, then went to a coffee farm and honeybee farm), took a tuk tuk ride to San Pedro, had late lunch there with a gorgeous view and then walked around town
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We visited San Marcos, La Laguna & stayed at 'Lush Atitlán Hotel' - a boutique Hotel with impressive views of Lago de Atitlán and volcanoes such as Volcán de Fuego, Tolimán & Atitlán. The next day we walked through the tourist 'hippie' street on Barrio 3 and then explored some of the non-tourist areas. If you're Vegan or Vegetarian then there are lots of options for you here in San Marcos due to many 'Hippie' expats living in the area.
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EP17 - LAKE ATITLAN | visiting THREE TOWNS around the lake (Panajachel, San Marcos, San Pedro)
Episode 17 - Lake Atitlan, Guatemala
This episode is a bit of a beast! We spent 10+ days at the beautiful Lake Atitlan exploring 3 towns (Panajachel, San Marcos and San Pedro... and a fourth in the next video...) and then condensed all of that into one 30 minute episode. The shot from the thumbnail is from the Indian Nose sunrise hike, and it is truly one of the best views we've ever seen.
The lake is incredibly special to us, and we hope you enjoy the video, let us know what you think and if you liked the longer form video (or would rather we stick to shorter and snappy). We'll leave you with a great quote from author Aldous Huxley (Brave New World):
Lake Como, it seems to me, touches on the limit of permissibly picturesque, but Atitlán is Como with additional embellishments of several immense volcanoes. It really is too much of a good thing.”
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Walking Panajachel to Santa Catarina
Today I walked from Panajachel, Guatemala, to Santa Catarina. Both are villages lining Lake Atitlan, in Guatemala. The walk is only a few kilometers, and has some great views of the lake.
Exploring Santa Catarina Palopó
Took a walk down to Santa Catarina Palopó. Santa Catarina Palopó has a population of approximately 5,000. The majority of the residents are indigenous, descending from the Kaqchikel Maya. Kaqchikel is the most common language spoken in the village.
My First Visit to Lake Atitlan - Guatemala
This video recaps my first visit to Lake Atitlan in Guatemala. This took place in May 2021. We visited the villages of Panajachel, San Juan La Laguna, Santa Catarina Palopo, and found an amazing Airbnb home along the Lake, where we were able to catch a private boat from the dock at our home. Come along for the ride!
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Lake Atitlan Tours Invites You to Discover and Experience the Cultural, Historical, and Natural Wonders of Lake Atitlan Guatemala for a Truly Magical and Unforgettable Experience.
We invite you to explore Lake Atitlan via our guided tours and hands-on workshops, including boat tours, nature tours, hiking tours, food tours, village tours, volcano tours, and painting and weaving workshops.
Lake Atitlan is truly a wonderful venue for exploring. The scenery is unbeatable, the weather is perfect year-around, the wildlife is abundant, and the people are friendly and welcoming.
Lake Atitlan Hiking Tours
Santa Catarina Lake Atitlan Hike, discover the explorer the Upper Rim which surrounds Lake Atitlan. We hit the trail and hike the diverse landscapes, learn about the Mayan culture, and visit the colorful village of Santa Catarina Palopó located in the highlands of Guatemala.
Lake Atitlan Indian Nose Tours
Lake Atitlan sunrises are the best moments in life where all our senses are hyper-aware of just how wonderful life can be, these are the moments that stay with us forever— a moment where nothing else matters but what you are experiencing in the here and now.
Lake Atitlan Village Boat Tours
The Lake Atitlan Village Boat tour takes you on a journey around the lake exploring and visiting the quiet and peaceful villages in the heart of Mayan culture that will surely bring back that wide-eyed luster and unbridled excitement of exploring the world.
Lake Atitlan Market Tours
Markets in Guatemala are not only captivating mazes that provide an authentic experience you also get a real taste of the local culture.
This tour will immerse you in the local culture as well as give you a sampling of the local cuisine in the vibrant open-air Mayan markets of Lake Atitlan.
Join us for an experience that will be a feast for your senses as we explore the vibrant, colorful, and bustling traditional indoor/outdoor Mayan markets of the villages along the shores of Lake Atitlan Guatemala.
Lake Atitlan Village Tours
Discover the way of life of the local people who live in the villages of Santa Catarina Palopó and San Antonio Palopó. This tour includes visiting and meeting several women’s weaving cooperatives in Santa Catarina Palopó and visiting ceramic and pottery factories in San Antonio Palopó.
The women weave colorful and vibrant textiles into table coverings, clothing, wall hangings, and accessories. Just a few mile hike from Santa Catarina Palopó perched along the shores of Lake Atitlan is San Antonio Palopó where we will be visiting ceramic and pottery factories. We will tour the factories and watch the process of hand-painting the ceramics.
Lake Atitlan Walking Tours | Panajachel
Panajachel is located in the highlands of Guatemalan and provides breathtaking views of stunning and awe-inspiring mountains and volcanoes that adorn the most beautiful lake in the world. It also boasts a lively and colorful outdoor market, Mayan folklore and charm, and rich traditions—a trip to Lake Atitlan Guatemala is one big cultural experience.
This cultural walking tour includes everything from visiting the local indoor/outdoor market to learning about the Mayan folklore that can be seen in local textiles and in the traditional hand-woven clothing, as well as leaning about the rich history of this area.
Walking to Santa Cruz, Lake Atitlan, Guatemala, Lago Atitlan.
Today we started out our morning with a walk to Santa Cruz and a boat ride to San Pedro. All located on the beautiful Lake Atitlan, Guatemala.
Lake Atitlan From Santa Catarina Village
View of Lake Atitlan from Santa Catarina village in Guatemala.
Lake Atitlán; Panajachel and surroundings, Guatemala
Lake Atitlán is the deepest lake in Central America with a maximum depth of about 340 metres. It is approximately 12 x 5 km with around 20 km3 of water. Atitlán is technically an endorheic lake, as it does not drain into the ocean, but substantial seepage feeds two nearby rivers. It is shaped by deep surrounding escarpments and three volcanoes on its southern flank. The lake basin is volcanic in origin, filling an enormous caldera formed by an eruption 84,000 years ago.
The culture of the towns and villages surrounding Lake Atitlán is influenced by the Maya people. Santiago Atitlán is the largest of the lakeside communities, and it is noted for its worship of Maximón, an idol formed by the fusion of traditional Mayan deities, Catholic saints, and conquistador legends. The institutionalized effigy of Maximón is under the control of a local religious brotherhood and resides in various houses of its membership during the course of a year, being most ceremonially moved in a grand procession during Semana Santa.
While Maya culture is predominant in most lakeside communities, Panajachel, has been overwhelmed over the years by Guatemalan and foreign tourists. It attracted many hippies in the 1960s, and although the war caused many foreigners to leave, the end of hostilities in 1996 saw visitor numbers boom again, and the town's economy is almost entirely reliant on tourism today.
There is no road that circles the lake. Communities are reached by boat or roads from the mountains that may have brief extensions along the shore. Santa Cruz La Laguna and Jaibalito can only be reached by boat. Santa Catarina Palopó and San Antonio Palopó are linked to Panajachel. Main places otherwise are Santa Clara La Laguna and San Pedro La Laguna in the West, Santiago Atitlán in the South, and San Lucas Tolimán in the East.
During the Guatemalan Civil War, the lake was the scene of many terrible human rights abuses, as the government pursued a scorched earth policy. In 1990, a spontaneous protest march to the army base on the edge of town was met by gunfire, resulting in the death of 13 unarmed civilians. International pressure forced the Guatemalan government to close the base and declare Santiago Atitlán a military-free zone.
We visit Santiago Atitlán and San Pedro.