Is Guatemala Better Than Mexico? Flores & Tikal 🇬🇹

[@norbertcardoso8469]

WHAT A BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY. A REAL GEM. HOPE TO VISIT THIS GARDEN OF EDEN ONE DAY.

[@JohnVogel-dt9uf]

I've visited Guatemala twice and thoroughly enjoyed my visits. I've been to roughly 75 countries and Guatemala is in my top 5 for the reasons you've showed in your videos : )

[@JumpingPlaces]

Definitely became one of our favorites too

[@DPineda93]

Please tell me your top 5. I'm from Guatemala🇬🇹

[@stevegram9000]

when you know, you know🙏

[@jorgerules3822]

Local Petenero here, the Tikal national park is more than just ruins, it is a wildlife ecosystem because it is in the Mayan biosphere, they could also go to Yaxha which is a smaller park but with less people or go to "Arcas" which is an animal shelter for our ecosystem

[@jorgerules3822]

As for the Lake, it is expected that next year it will drop a little because in summer it averages 48 degrees. Enjoy the trip guys

[@leerod]

Just another perfect travel vid.😊❤

[@litabiske5409]

My husband and I visited the Maya ruins and there’s so much history so amazing

[@petetheexplorer]

You are right. This site ranks up there as one of the best in the world. I personally think it should be a wonder of the world along with Angkor Wat. I mean how do those get left out, right? Glad you had a great time. There is another smaller temple complex that's even more emerged into the rainforest called Yaxha. If you get a chance check it out. Enjoy!

[@isaacbulay4061]

The Mayan Temples exudes such a strong spirituality. Guatemala is so Beautiful especially for people like me so into Nature. Praise God! 😊

[@SwatNero]

39:12 a miracle!!!

[@jorgemoll5994]

Amazing places. Good jump!!Thanks for sharing!! 😀🙂

[@litabiske5409]

Thank you, Chris and Carol for another incredible video❤❤

[@JumpingPlaces]

Our pleasure!

[@hopeheavenonplanetearth1417]

Tikal is on my bucket list! Never made it on my exploration of Guatemala. Thank you for showing the world such a beautiful country ❤

[@reconeix]

I first visited Guatemala back in the 1990's and fell in love with the country and people. Tikal was a special experience, especially because I took a night hike in the jungle with a ranger and saw the animals and critters that come out a night, like huge tarantulas. I actually camped in Tikal in small wood sheds in the national park. I wonder if those camping sheds are still available.

[@OISaviour]

I love living vicariously through you guys. And no bug bites or blood sucking flies. I'm 70 and my body just couldn't or would say no I ain't. I love your beautiful complementary to each other selves. Go with love. And keep jumping for us who can't or won't.

[@JumpingPlaces]

Thanks for always supporting :D

[@DPineda93]

Guy's thank you for visiting my country!!!

[@margiefernandez820]

Another awesome amazing travel trip 😍 Stay safe healthy n many more places to explore 🙏🎥

[@johnhboden48]

We thoroughly enjoyed your Quatemala videos. We hope you are keeping diaries for a potential book. Carol has been collecting photos.

[@irmafranke1012]

Wow, another amazing video. These videos have made me want to visit Guatemala. I was at a dinner party yesterday talking to friends about your videos and these beautiful countries that no one speaks of. Guatemala is on my bucket list and I cant wait to see El Salvador. I live in Los Angeles, come from Mexican parents, have known Guatemalan and Salvadorean people my whole life. Its such a shame that Ive never heard anyone mention the beauty of these places. I was going to plan a trip to Thailand (Ive been twice), but this may be something completely new and closer for me to explore. Thank you for opening this up to the world.

[@JumpingPlaces]

I would definitely visit both, especially since they are so close :D

[@RochardBrown]

🇬🇹🇬🇹🇬🇹🇬🇹🇬🇹Yes Guatemala ‘s the best Twenty three mayan lenguages. Guatemala’s ORIGINAL 🎉🎉🎉🎉🇬🇹🇬🇹🇬🇹🇬🇹🇬🇹 Greetings

[@litabiske5409]

A great workout for you and Carol Chris so much to see very impressive

[@carolinadanson]

Yea, it was definitely a workout but so worth it! 😊

[@chrisfryer6040]

Ek Balam was my favourite Mayan archeological site. Not too far from Chichen Itza. And you’re still permitted to climb the temples. Also as Carol had mentioned the well preserved head carving, there are many such carvings throughout and in excellent states of preservation. A must see. Thank you both for your great work

[@JumpingPlaces]

Hopefully we can visit that one :D

[@ricardotongol567]

Hello Chris and Carol, thank you so much for your beautiful trip in Guatemala, island of Flores . It’s awesome❤❤❤❤❤❤. Wow the girl and dogs walked on water….miracle😂😂😂😂😂

[@jencaves8347]

Awesome video! The music goes so well with the video.

[@StartLivingNow1963]

🙂💙👍Thank You Chris & Carol for Another Amazing Adventure you can just imagine what Civilization would have been like back then. And the man power it would have taken to build those massive structors without modern machinery. 🙂💗👍Wishing You Safe Travels from Canada👍

[@JumpingPlaces]

truly unbelievable!

[@SwatNero]

11:15 The beautiful painting is “ōllamalitzli” known as the Aztec-soccer! ⚽️

[@TheSwede70]

Was in Flores february 2024. Just loved it. Went to the viewpoint too. It was well worth it. A few dogs so I had a stick too. The west side of the island was flooded during my visit too, but not as much as I can see in this video. Tikal and Angkor Wat is at the top for me. It gives you chills.

[@JumpingPlaces]

yeah these sites are something else! Have you been to Petra?

[@chapinusmaximus4582]

Thank you 🙏 so very much for your kind comments about Guatemala. Sadly Guate is so underrated, but in my heart Guatemala is number one! Enjoy Guate amigos, I recommend visiting Quiroga, where you will see the tallest estela in the world. Blessings and enjoy.

[@stephenzane1247]

Really enjoyed your tour of Tikal.❤

[@jayjainaraine9547]

Great Videos… Beautifully filmed and Narrated….Love all you videos…. Can’t wait for more. Keep up the Great works!!

[@josephdennehey4126]

I enjoyed it all! Great job.

[@donstravelsandrants.]

Excellent and amazing. 😲👍😊

[@piccolina7577]

Tikal is said to have around 60 thousand ancient Mayan buildings making it possibly the biggest ancient city in the Americas.

[@JumpingPlaces]

yeah pretty unreal that we were seeing only around 30% of it, huge place!

[@ottodepaz7187]

Guys ,sad to see you are leaving my country I hope you enjoy it and hope you coming back, be safe wherever you go God bless you always.

[@ChattanoogaDave]

Fantastic video! Hidden gem of Central America. Muito obrigado!! Quero ir à Guatemala e Brasil também!

[@faustjoe]

Central America is my favorite part of the world. The natural beauty, wildlife, pristine beaches and affordability are ideal for North Americans. While i haven't been to Guatemala, it is on the bucket list. That's for showing the beauty of the country.

[@stevegram9000]

I Love Guatemala❤ One of my favorite destinations in the world!

[@ladeeneboys6948]

Great video!! I visited Tikal in 2007 and loved it. Also really enjoyed Mayan sites in Copan Honduras and Lamanai Belize. Looking forward to your El Salvador video!

[@JumpingPlaces]

Thanks for your input. We haven't been to Honduras yet, we visited Belize but we only stayed on the coast

[@fazz3606]

Another beautiful vlog guys... be safe, blessings ❤ 🇹🇹

[@sny1120]

"Every door is a window" -Carol 2024

[@JumpingPlaces]

very philosophical haha

[@carolinadanson]

😂😂😂

[@ertanbozkirli9869]

Thanks.

[@marioroberojeda4109]

En Guatemala hay más de 60,000 estructuras en la selva en más de 900 ciudades mayas. Esto fue descubierto recientemente al utilizar la tecnología LIDAR que escaneo la topografía traspasando la vegetación.

[@fernandosaid7475]

En el área de Lago Petén Itzá habitó la etnia maya Itzá, quienes abandonaron algunas ciudades y se trasladaron hacia la península de Yucatán en el periodo posclásico y construyeron Chichén Itzá. Es curioso que tanto en Tayasal como en Chichen Itzá ambas ciudades cuentan con un cenote. Tayasal su nombre original es Ta' Itzá.

[@_NoName...]

09:38 Carol always chooses better meals 😎

[@Mariosilvagt3]

Yeah, Guatemala has that affect to people they get sad leaving. There's more of Guatemala than just than four places. Guatemala has 200 miles of Pacific Coast and 50 miles of Carabean Coast as well. Also going to the highlands like Xela second most important city in the country, Chichi or Chichicastenango. Livingstone in the Carabean. Guatemala city has a lot to offer as well. Guatemala city is underrated as well as the country. Be safe, and remember, Guatemala is not going. anywhere it will be there for you. Salu2!

[@joyceweinstein9249]

Uxmal in theYucatan, near Merida, is a beautiful Mayan site, with incredible carvings on the pyramids. Definitely worth visiting.

[@JumpingPlaces]

we went there and its one of our favorites, as you mentioned the carvings might be the best we have seen in any site. It was before we started this channel so we dont have any video of it

[@marioroberojeda4109]

La pirámide de Chichen Itzá que es una de las maravillas del mundo, mide 24 metros de altura. En Tikal hay por lo menos 8 pirámides más altas que la de Chichen Itzá. Templo 1 = 47 metros. Templo 2 = 38 metros. Templo 3 = 55 metros. Templo 4 = 65 a 70 metros. Templo 5 = 57 metros. Templo 6 = 12 metros. Templo 33 = 33 metros. Pirámide 5C-54 = 35 metros. Pirámide 5C-49 = 22 metros (originalmente con el templo y crestería destruido en la cima era más alto) Acrópolis Sur = es la segunda más alta de Tikal pero aún no se ha descubierto de la tierra.

[@barbaraB323]

Hello Chris and Carol. My husband and I are always excited to see your travels as well as the information you share with us:)) Thanks to you it’s easy for us to decide our vacation destinations 😊 Carol, I love your kind personality…… also, can you share with us the brand of your sunglasses please. They look beautiful on you:)))) Thank you

[@carolinadanson]

So glad to hear that you two enjoy our videos! Thank you 🥰 My sunglasses are from Calvin Klein but they’re probably an older model. I bought them in Europe on a duty free sale but haven’t seen the same model anywhere else.

[@TheSouth-j7f]

Fantastic video.

[@fernandosaid7475]

La Acrópolis Sur es en realidad una pirámide, la mayor pirámide de Tikal que abarca en tamaño más o menos el tamaño de la plaza central de Tikal. Esta pirámide aún está cubierta por la vegetación.

[@typhanthongphay]

Enjoyed the long video Legends 😁

[@JumpingPlaces]

Glad to hear!

[@roberthemedes1064]

Guatemala is gorgeous and has a lot to offer (based on your videos along with other sites I have researched), but Mexico is much larger and has so many other sites to visit and experience. Also, while Guatemalan cuisine is good, Mexican cuisine is more varied and at another level. That being said, I think both countries are definitely worth visiting. I think Guatemala's one advantage over Mexico is overall less tourists, which is always a plus.

[@hanschen5203]

Amazing film this time, I better use my large TV to see this film tonight again. 😊

[@JumpingPlaces]

Thanks!

[@fernandosaid7475]

En Guatemala están las dos ciudades mayas más grandes del mundo maya. La segunda ciudad más grande es Tikal y la primera ciudad más grande es el sitio arqueológico El Mirador, que tiene la pirámide más grande del mundo y la más alta de las Américas pero en su mayoría está cubierto por la vegetación. Para llegar a la ciudad hay que caminar por la selva 5 días entre ida y vuelta o ir en helicóptero. En Guatemala está el monolito maya más grande y se encuentra en Quiriguá que es un sitio arqueológico con estelas y monolitos que son piedras grabadas con escritura y arte maya. El sitio arqueológico Takalij Abaj es la ciudad que dio origen a la cultura maya en el sur del país, luego se extendieron por Guatemala, México, Belice, Hondura y El Salvador.

[@nadinerheaume8046]

Beautiful places! Really surprised about the beauty and the untouched sites you have visited during your stay. It also seems pretty clean and orderly or maybe you just didn't film the bad and only showed the good. Very nice video!!!

[@JumpingPlaces]

A truly beautiful country :D i don't remember seeing much trash in the touristic places we were visiting, since we are usually walking and talking to the camera it would be hard for us to intentionally try and not show something good/bad

[@fernandosaid7475]

Todos los idiomas mayas provienen de un idioma madre, que es el Protomaya. Así como el español, italiano, portugués y francés vienen del latín. Según la ciencia el protomaya tuvo su origen en la Sierra de los Cuchumatanes en Huehuetenango, Guatemala.

[@Bubby1100]

I visited Tikal about 10 years ago. It is absolutely the greatest of the known Myan ruins. It's at least an all-day adventure. Arrive at sun up, bring breakfast (eat at the top of a pyramid). Hollar monkeys were screaming the entire time. Lots of spider monkeys, too. Much better access than other Myan sites we've visited. We almost skipped Guatemala, based on the U.S. State Dept warnings. The people we interacted with in Peten were super friendly. Order tepezcuintle at a local restaurant. It's delicious.

[@JumpingPlaces]

yeah we never felt unsafe at all, just a completely relaxed and friendly vibe everywhere we went

[@fernandosaid7475]

El sitio donde subieron para tener las vistas a la isla, es el sitio arqueológico Tayasal que aún no ha sido excavado. Hay alrededor de 400 estructuras bajo tierra y la pirámide más alta tiene una altura de 36 metros. Tiene un extensión de 6 Km cuadrados. A la par del sitio arqueológico hay un cenote que era sagrado para los mayas y donde se cree que fue arrojado un caballo de piedra que construyeron los mayas cuando vinieron los españoles. También se relata que en en la isla de Flores bajo la ciudad hay parte de una pirámide que fue destruida por los españoles y en la cima colocaron la iglesia.

[@brigianna4869]

Guatemala is definitely on my bucket list now. Is it safe?🥰

[@superipodmanvik]

Super safe!!!

[@carolinadanson]

Yes, we always felt safe 😊 Heard the same from other travelers even solo female travelers.

[@litabiske5409]

Carol and Chris this tree looks very unique. You must have liked the monkey greeters when you arrived lol

[@JumpingPlaces]

They were cool :D

[@kingkijij]

when we stayed in florez was EASTER LONG WEEKEND and we had NO IDEA. was sold out , had to move every day lol. it was 44c lol

[@JumpingPlaces]

yeah heat was intense in this region!

[@litabiske5409]

The burritos looked delicious😊

[@JumpingPlaces]

They were :D

[@RealBassist]

Tikal has to be one of the wonders of the world! In my opinion it's much better than Chichen Itza and some other Mayan ruins. Tikal is the best!

[@JumpingPlaces]

The best we have been so far in this region

[@gmcorazon]

Ambos son interesantes, que necedad con las comparaciones como los peruanos

[@superipodmanvik]

You just missed out on Livingston 💃🏿 and Playa Blanca🏝

[@JumpingPlaces]

Next time :D Also want to see paredon

[@scotbownes5627]

Amazing place 👍🙂

[@Sle267]

Beautiful, great content, what’s the name of the song at 2:50?

[@ronalikumudu5926]

Hi!I really enjoy your travel videos_especially those of Gautamala.However I am very much of the view that viewers should be made aware of the security and safety situation of these countries as that becomes a major concern when travelling to unknown distant terrains.And also the health facilities.We are aware of these factors in familiar terrain like Europe,Asia and Australia.But the Latin region is very unfamiliar to Asians like myself Would love to visit Gautamala but these are concerns.

[@amaurorosas3972]

Like number 421. Carol, forgive me, I ask you this question with the respect you deserve. What's your favorite color for their bikinis?

[@carolinadanson]

I think green and red are my favorite colors for swimwear 😊

[@manuelbarreto6205]

Beautiful Beautiful

[@fernandosaid7475]

El templo 4 que subieron tiene una altura de 70 metros.

[@geraldlumbis4247]

Great video. Guatemala has become so expensive and gentrified. The gringo tax is alive and well. Heading south I recommend Copan. Great ruins and cobblestone village. Also, Granada and Omitepe in Nicaragua.

[@RgGalvez]

Absolutely not. Guatenala IS still very affordable and genuinely intact in many aspects.

[@fernandosaid7475]

Varios KZbinrs que han viajado por latinoamérica han dicho que Guatemala es de los más baratos. En Centroamérica solamente Nicaragua es más barato que Guatemala.

[@Craigskitchen360]

Chris! Carole! Can you please tell us what time of year you are here in Guatemala??😅

[@AhmadAhmad-hj5lt]

very nice ❤❤❤

[@fredkarenclark4551]

Wow we would love to see that site, we use vitamin B to help with bugs

[@HighVibesTravel]

El Savador is next!! Bitcoin Capital Of The World !!!

[@litabiske5409]

Salute🍷🍷

[@franksmith3602]

Just a tip... The main reason the people who lived there is believed tobe. The leader to make His city and road more beautiful. He had them painted white with a crushed stone. The ? Calcium by?, can't spell it. Did fact make the elevated road beds look white, so did the building. But the run off water from rains, became TOXIC. They water there crops with the rain water collected. Over time everyone got sick and died. Crops died, whole city's starved to death. So, don't forget...don't paint your driveway 🎉.

[@mdkopiluddin2811]

okay welcome beautiful........ good excellent video..... 💜💜💜🇧🇩🇧🇩🇧🇩🇧🇩🇧🇩💜💜💜💜❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@ericirvin102]

I recently moved to Oaxaca for work and your video makes me want to cross over into Guatemala. I had a friend who worked in El Salvador to help in the years after their political unrest and conflicts. There is an interesting recent video how the El Salvadorian government is using surfing to help turn the country into a positive direction. kzbin.info/www/bejne/j5nFnpubg9d1mpo

[@marioroberojeda4109]

Solo en Tikal hay más pirámides y estructuras que todos los sitios arqueológicos que han visitado en México.

[@josepadilla7052]

Éso no es cierto😎✌

[@rheffner3]

It would be cool if they restored the Mayan site by removing all of the trees and other plant growth, none of which would have been there when it was a vibrant city. I am sure it was completely open and beautiful.

[@JumpingPlaces]

I think they will eventually, will take a long time though!

[@btacan]

Can you imagine the number of trees being cut down-for what purpose? This site is a protected area because of its incredible biodiversity. It serves as a vital “lung” for the Americas, and it is currently under threat as cartels and African palm companies take over large hectares of land. These trees are thousands of years old, and cutting them down is entirely unnecessary and unjustifiable. The forest doesn’t need an influx of visitors; it is home to countless animals that deserve to live in peace.

[@jenmar9428]

Have you guys been to India? My husband and I are going there. If you have been there, did Carol feel safe?

[@anonymous6594]

Yes, they have. They have a playlist for India.

[@carolinadanson]

Unfortunately I didn’t feel safe in some areas like Delhi 😕 Other parts of the country like Kerala and Goa were different and I felt safe 90% of the time but unfortunately I had a bad experience in Delhi. If you’re going to Delhi, please AVOID a place called Paharganj.

[@HighVibesTravel]

4.53US for a beer during Happy Hour.... Ay Cabron :)

[@JumpingPlaces]

That is the price for 3 beers

[@mariobernabe9750]

Hello

[@marioroberojeda4109]

Guatemala tiene muy mala publicidad fuera a diferencia de México que es el país más peligroso de América Latina y a pesar de eso es el más turístico. O El Salvador o Costa Rica que todos hablan en redes sociales de esos países que son hermosos también, pero tienen mejor publicidad que Guatemala.

[@brigianna4869]

Thank you for amazing videos from Guatemala. I cannot wait to see you in El Salvador

[@JumpingPlaces]

Video coming soon :D

[@fredkarenclark4551]

Cool city but where is everyone

[@superipodmanvik]

It's not mainstream that's why and to get there from Guatemala City it's a long drive🚐 or you could take a little airplane 🛫 🛕

[@JumpingPlaces]

Yeah we were still in low season and it's just not so popular compared to Mexico and other countries surrounding it in the Caribbean e.t.c

[@angelmauriciorosalesrosale5698]

Like number 324.

[@maurorosales4666]

Like number 427.

[@TANGO_GOLFO_502]

is more than clear you didnt like it

[@SwivelHippie]

What was wrong with that fox at the ruins?

[@carolinadanson]

We think she/he was sick 😞

[@SwivelHippie]

@@carolinadanson Foxes dont normally come out in daylight unless they have rabies

[@JumpingPlaces]

@@SwivelHippieyes there was something wrong with it, it couldn’t even walk properly. Workers there were giving it water but it didn’t help

[@bizancio1000]

It is obvious that Guatemala is not better than Mexico in any aspect, food, culture or economy.

[@RgGalvez]

The comment that never fails 😂

[@bizancio1000]

@@RgGalvez Because it's true 😌

[@RgGalvez]

😂

[@bizancio1000]

@@RgGalvez 😂😂😂

[@marioroberojeda4109]

Una mexicana que viaja con su novio francés visitaron todos los países centroamericanos y al final dijeron que el país que más les había gustado de Centroamérica es Guatemala. Obviamente no contó México, solo Centroamérica sin embargo si dijeron que México ya no es como antes y que ya perdió su esencia y que Guatemala era muy auténtica. Entonces si quieres visitar un país para ver shows visita México, pero si quieres tener vivencias auténticas visita Guatemala.

[@rocmon]

Commercials arent fun

[@carolinadanson]

Ads (the ones that KZbin automatically inserts or other sponsored placements that we do) are the way we make money to keep traveling and making these videos. They’re literally 90% of the money we make and without them we would have to stop traveling and making videos as we don’t have other sources of income that are not related to KZbin. We’ve talked about this in a video before but we’re extremely selective with the companies that we work with and even though we might get over 10 new emails with opportunities per day we only chose to work with brands that we genuinely like. However please know that you can skip the ads if you want to.

[@JumpingPlaces]

Commercials are the reason people can create content on youtube and can get paid. No commercials would mean you probably wouldn't have any of your videos to watch on youtube. Its like expecting someone to go to their office job and not receive a salary for the work.