Caribbean Garlic Shrimp!! 🦐 Unseen GARIFUNA FOOD in Central America!

🇬🇹 Guatemalan Street Food Tour: • Guatemala Street Food ...
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GUATEMALA - After an ultimate Guatemalan street food tour in Guatemala City, we woke up at 4 am the next day to beat the traffic heading towards the Caribbean Coast of Guatemala!
Breakfast - Along the way we stopped to eat some delicious Guatemalan breakfast, including a classic plate with egg and tomato, fresh tortillas and beans. They also made delicious empanadas, stuffed with cheese, beans, and chicharon.
Livingston - We arrived to Livingston, the Caribbean Coast and home to the Garifuna people. First we started with a boat trip up the river to get to Livingston. We stopped at Cayo Quemado to make raw fish with coconut milk. Then we ate at a restaurant called Buga Mama, where they support the community through their restaurants. Chef Sanchez made a few local Mayan and Garifuna dishes.
Las Tres Garifunas, Livingston, Guatemala (goo.gl/maps/jDktnt1gpkA4g5ao7) - This meal and experience was the highlight for me, where we met up with Diana and cooked an authentic Garifuna meal.
Cacao Farm - The next day we headed to Rio Dulce, still near the coast, and met up with Mr. Eugenio, from Hacienda Tijax. We had a lovely churrasquito Guatemalan bbq, and then went hiking in the forest to harvest fresh cacao. We then had the treat to make traditional Mayan hot chocolate, something truly spectacular.
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[@alaskanhermit8863]

This is not just a food & travel review channel ....This is a cultural documentary that makes me appreciate our planet and I will support this channel till I'm an old woman. 🥰🥰🥰

[@vickiekennedy2984]

I agree

[@porfiriato84]

OMG quit the copy and paste stupid comments 🤦🏽🤦🏽 All for likes? Pathetic

[@americannightmare2109]

Define, woman...

[@tenelnicasio8717]

❤❤

[@MrDuenderojo]

​@@americannightmare2109a woman is a woman simple , not the 10 sub categories created on this modern days ....elle ?

[@TheBestFoodieShow]

This is why Mark is my favourite food vlogger. He doesn't just eat the food, he dives deep into the culture with an open mind.

[@elitegroup7461]

Who wants to really go into a African hut town, sit with the locals and be poisoned by there food if not for money 😂.

[@Infinito1703]

Exactly!

[@shyamsharma8646]

True that

[@carlalayne3942]

So true

[@p.kem4018]

Often filled with false information though……… very often

[@kikiDee_]

Proud to be a chapina! I am Mayan, Caribbean side of Guatemala 🇬🇹 thank you Mark for representing my country beautifully!

[@irishtomahawk1982]

Be proud of your heritage everyday!! Bless you 🤙🏻

[@kikiDee_]

@@irishtomahawk1982 thank you 🤍

[@irishtomahawk1982]

@@kikiDee_ be careful about using a 🤍, some people might be Tottenham supporters and immediately think of White Hart Lane N17

[@kunera1]

I'm sold on Guatemala. Their food looks so fresh, rich and varied

[@porfiriato84]

I wish Costa Rica had more variety. Since I want to visit there soon

[@isaiahfreedom1076]

My wife is from Guatemala and it is a very beautiful country with amazing culture and history

[@MsEvamor]

Never thought I'd see it! I'm Garifuna, so happy Mark is showing our culture and food!

[@apt5044]

I always thought that Mark was just a tad too enthusiastic to be real but over time, have really learnt to love him. He is super respectful, takes joy in different cultures & just genuinely adores food and new experiences. Glad I found him.

[@helensmith2839]

I love it how you never see any fast food restaurants there food is always fresh and local.

[@FoodieFromChicago]

Guatemalan food is so delicious 🇬🇹🇬🇹

[@newyerrrcitytravels]

Beautiful. My family is from Livingston and Puerto Barrios, and the amount of colors in each meal is amazing. No additives or harmful chemicals. Just fresh veggies and light seasoning for the most part. Thank you for adding to the positive exposure of the Garifuna culture. 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@karinec.2131]

Same !!

[@shanti0073]

Thank you for coming to my country !

[@emiherd1327]

Mark You’re The Best!!!!!!! From a Guatemalan girl that has been a follower for a few years and I’m now in tears watching you eat our wonderful Guatemalan food 🥹♥️ 🇬🇹 Thank you..

[@aime3737]

OMG! Mark is trying our cultural foods. I'm Honduran Garifuna and I love to see our culture and foods represented here on his show 😂❤

[@mattbudesa6351]

Hey beautiful 😍

[@riogotti7966]

Yo también Catracha saludos desde Chicago

[@KingPingu74]

Garinagu 4 life!

[@riogotti7966]

@@KingPingu74Garinagu 🇭🇳🇧🇿

[@ChikyPineda]

pero es en Guatemala

[@sayittomyfaceidareyou8629]

My husband is Guatemalan and im so glad you have visited Guatemala and showing us a culture of people that are the sweetest kindest people you will ever come across. Much love to the Guatemalan people from me from the USA

[@YouTube]

everything looked so good but that Ceviche de Coco i need to try asap!

[@inaisese6725]

Soo, you can eat food ?

[@garwingcheung9617]

​@@inaisese6725good job😮

[@Ptahdaboss]

👀👀👀 you eat?

[@kristinalopz1623]

Yes , I think I'd love that. Love Coconut 🥥 Well he said it Mummm...Mummmm Confirmation indeed. I'll probably try to make.😋

[@stefand1254others]

Hey KZbin, whose playing at work over there lol

[@reynaaguirre7690]

Beautiful video mark. I love it. From Dallas Texas. I'm Mexican and love Guatemala traditions

[@TwinsiesWorld]

I love my country Guatemala 🇬🇹 Livingston is my favourite place of all!!! ❤✨😭 I miss them so bad

[@gabbycarter965]

Micah is having an amazing childhood.

[@graciasthanks4771]

Guatemala is a tiny country but with so many subcultures (about 25 different languages are spoken in its small area) and climates... From ultra hot to very cold, all combinations of humidity and altitude. It also has a very difficult topography that oftentimes makes very hard to travel short distances. When you combine this with the influence of Mayan, neighboring Aztec, Spanish, African, German, Swiss, and many more, the result is a great variety of foods. I enjoy Guatemalan food, including multiple dishes you haven't even shown yet. I hope to see several of them in your next videos.

[@ChikyPineda]

wow

[@angelarodas9621]

Guatemala is not a tiny country. El Salvador and other Caribbean islands are smaller. Guatemala included Belize, the Mayan Riviera in Mexico, Cancun and Oaxaca but were stolen from Guatemala by corrupted governments. Nonetheless, is not tiny. You cannot explore the whole country in one day.

[@graciasthanks4771]

@@angelarodas9621 I love Guate, but IMHO, it’s very small compared with many countries, including Latin America. Although it’s true that minute Caribbean Islands are much smaller, within the worlds stats, Guatemala is quite small. It’s current official 107 thousand square km. In area means it’s less than one sixth of the world average country size. Within Latin America it’s about 80 times smaller than Brazil, 25 times smaller than Argentina, 10 times smaller than Bolivia or Colombia or Peru , 7 times smaller than Chile, 19 times smaller than Mexico. Within Central America, it ranks third after Nicaragua and Honduras. However, within its small area, Guate is an amazingly beautiful and diverse country.

[@edgarcardona193]

I'm following you along on this trip to Guatemala,I'm from guate, living in the US,I love watching your videos, can't wait to see you in Tikal, God bless you Mark ❤

[@SOFwT2020]

Hi Mark at 15 I spent almost a month in Guatemala. Visiting the Old city was an experience I'll never forget. I promised myself, when I got out on my own, I would visit again, with the hope of relocating there. While God had other plans for my adult life, Guatemala and her people will forever hold a special place in my heart! Through you, I've seen some of the sights I visited so long ago. Much growth has taken place, still the atmosphere of the hearts there has remained the same. Thus, the beauty of both cities has remained in many ways the same as well! I'm so happy that you are there, viewing the customs, colors, and depth of a people God calls His! Thank you for taking me along, and for sharing your love of people and life with the world! Prayers, love and blessings always, T.❤To❤

[@AnaMaria0031]

Proud to be chapina! I’m so happy you are trying our dishes 🩵🤍🩵 I’ve been waiting for so long and searching for well known food bloggers to try our food!

[@emobuddha]

As a Guatemalan seeing you visit places I’ve been and enjoying the food is so nice

[@nerd26373]

Guatemalan food certainly has a lot of variety. Seems like you had quality time trying everything out.

[@ghostgirlinc-oj6ly]

Good lord, how .any times can you say the same word over and over again . Its like he thinks we are too stupid to remember it the first 100 times!!!😮

[@chinto2023]

​@@ghostgirlinc-oj6lyGuatemala food certainly has a lot of variety. Seems like you had quality time trying everything out.

[@Get.Lost.Travel]

Some of the best food I've ever eaten was in Antigua Guatemala! It's a town that gets some pretty heavy tourism, but with a little extra research you can find the really great home-grown places beyond the tourist traps. My best memory is just seeing all the locals making tortillas everywhere you go, and bringing them directly to you at the table. Simple. No frills. Amazing. 🤤🇬🇹

[@bunburychic9755]

Outside La Merced church.. delicious home cooked meals.

[@edsongomez7702]

Mark, I'm so thankful for your visit to Guatemala. I always wanted someones outside opinion of our food and culture. I've always felt like we've been overlooked in that sense. Watching these episodes and reading the comments, I know now that the world is watching. Thank you and it goes without saying that you enjoyed every moment and mouth full.

[@maxinerichardson995]

Love this country! It's very beautiful there,everywhere is so green. The food and the cultures are wonderful! ! Love the chocolate too! Good job Mark! Can't wait to see the rest of your Guatemala series.

[@SCCL1000]

I envy you this trip, Mark. Thanks for taking me along so that I could learn about a whole, new/ancient culture.

[@stevefranklin9176]

Pablo is the sort of lad you be happy to hang out with when eating and drinking.

[@bamlimas4924]

Mark your programs are very interesting. But you don't know how to eat with your fingers😅 Please use a spoon and fork.

[@shelleecannon648]

Either does Pablo 🤣🤣 he goes to another planet every so often while eating lmao

[@heatherelizabeth9008]

This is precisely why Mark is so important to the planet. What a joy it is to watch his videos. He's the reason for many of the places I take my children.❤

[@MikePhoTravelVlogs]

🔥🔥Love How Mark Travels and Educates us about the culture at the Same time 💯💯💯💯💯

[@christiancaina7466]

Mark the Wholesome Person! Showing viewers more reasons to live.❤❤❤

[@davejonesfurniture]

The Garifunas cuisine in Livingstone looked delicious, when the lady was making the coconut milk from scratch I knew the meal was going to be special. Another great video Mark, thank you.

[@katec4096]

This video is an example of why Mark has 10 million subscribers. He is so incredibly interesting. I learn so much from him.

[@jamilaahmed5675]

The expression on Mark's face gives me joy. That expression is from his soul and the joy of eating those dishes makes me want to make that destination my next travel vacation

[@edna3236]

My daughter went to Guatemala and I didn't understand it. Never thought tourists went there. She returned home the same day you arrived Mark. I learned alot from this video. Next year I will visit. We're carribbeans and I never knew that there are Garafunos in Guatemala. I want to visit Livingston.

[@yerixaguilar1066]

Where u from. ? Alot of tourist go to Guatemala every year but they most go to antigua guatemala and volcanos and all that and same to the there livingston and rio dulce u have to go u gonna like Guatemala

[@relaxingsoundsmusic2462]

Welcome to Guatemala, you Will love this country, it is realy beautifull.

[@angelarodas9621]

What you didn’t understand? Are you from another planet? You didn’t know tourists go there? You said you’re from the Caribbean, from a solitaire island? People from all over the world visit Guatemala. They even have Korean, Chinese, Jewish, Hindu and other communities in Guatemala. You don’t know what you’re missing. You need to explore the world more often.

[@shyamsharma8646]

I love this series more and more. The simplicity of the people, the beautiful green surroundings, the simple yet complex and so pure food and cooking techniques. This is what we never see and would never experience if it was not for @Mark Wiens ❤ who is getting it across to us in such a beautiful way. I keep telling God everyday that let me share a meal with Mark and his beautiful family Lin and Michah without their support Mark wouldn't have been able to do what he does so effortlessly. God Bless ❤

[@bridget_lisar2785]

The look on your face after tasting and drinking the cacao said a million happiness's 🤎. Oh my goodness. Such beautiful humble people too. Food looks delicious. Thanks Mark.. hey Mika 🥰. Gosh I remember when he was just born ❤.

[@nelilopez3749]

WOW toda la comida se ve deliciosa y se antoja, me encanta que hayas estado en mi país, saludos desde Guatemala 🇬🇹 ❤

[@FoodieFromChicago]

@MarkWiens thank you for showing the food from my mom’s beautiful country 🇬🇹🇬🇹🇬🇹

[@panda-fm8fr]

its crazy cause i'm from samoa and i know all our pacific islands make raw fish in coconut cream. love how similar we are

[@isone145]

Micah living his best life!

[@jenniferestrada8904]

Guatemala is such a fantastic country. My ex-husband is from there. So beautiful and we went three times.. the food is amazing. ❤❤

[@joserojas1148]

Hello jennifer

[@elizabethmerida9341]

So glad your doing this guatemala series. My family is from there and you never hear it discussed for its cuisine. So I appreciate your coverage and especially the wide range of your exploration doing city and country and regional foods as well. Its also wonderful to see a 3rd world country taking steps to preserve culture, nature, and support women. And so exciting to see these manual traditional food preparations as well. That definetly adds to the flavor and specialness of the food

[@gennisparry4352]

Last time I checked, there’s only ONE WORLD. He didn’t make three worlds.

[@edwingarcia2256]

what does 3rd world country means to you? I have travel to many countries in the world and I personally I SEE NO difference between all of us....

[@angelarodas9621]

You said your family is from there? What about you? You were born without their genetics. Were you born in a capsule or in a bubble?

[@zacharylovelady9265]

Pablo is a really cool guy! I like him! He's one of the best guides Mark has ever had, in my opinion. I hope we get to see more of him.

[@DEZONAENZONA]

Crei que era su amigo ya que se ve muy buena armonía de los dos

[@margitakliewer3849]

@@DEZONAENZONA ambos necesitan modales al comer. que mal ejemplo para el hijo que está siempre por ahi

[@bartoloco5194]

He seemed to have had too much "Colombian snow" before the video. He was a bit "accelerated" over the video, you can see Mark's reactions to him eating in exaggerated ways.

[@chaotic883]

​@@margitakliewer3849 Manners differ from culture to culture, some eat with their hands, some with chopsticks, and some with forks, ect.. Stop acting like mark needs to teach his kids western manners. 😭

[@chaotic883]

​@@bartoloco5194 That's how he's always done it for years, people have different ways of showing reactions. Stop tryna be negative.

[@karlafreedom]

I have been fallowing you years before Micah was born. Enjoyed every single one of your videos. This series is very special to me. I’m Guatemalan leaving out of the country for almost 18 years. Thank you for showing me my country through your eyes and lens. I’m from the highlands in Guatemala. I’m very exited to see what is next.

[@ERMEGE]

Welcome to my country Guatemala, Mark. I'm glad you're exploring Garifuna food and culture. I have already enjoyed the Tapado but I have to try that delicious coconut ceviche. As always, excellent video.

[@Derek_Monk]

Mark........ Thank you so much. I cannot express the love for what you do for our planet. You go through a lot to provide us with insight which most will never experience. I knew from the beginning you didn't care about money, you are doing this for the love of life, and sharing it with all of us. Thank you, thank you.

[@TravelbyDartTV]

Ah I realized, when you're savoring Garifuna delicacies, you're not just eating; you're experiencing a delicious cultural journey. As I see your reaction, it feels like a culinary journey where the spices are more adventurous than your last vacation. As I mainly stayed on the city, I never got to see this town. I mean, fingercrossed, I hoped my dart would land again here next time.

[@eddysammyperez5468]

Que viva Guatemala!!

[@DmillzSubClub]

Absolute pleasure whenever you upload a a video Mark, stay blessed and continue to further our education along with yours, thank you.

[@alejandrodominguez5065]

WHAT CAN I SAY? I LOVE HOW MARK DON’T UPSET ABOUT GET HIS HANDS DIRTY BY HELPING IN THE PROCESS OF MAKING THE FOOD. WE PROUD OF YOU MARK! WELCOME TO CENTRAL AMERICA!!!

[@Letsmakeacard.]

What a beautiful country!

[@vx5468]

Thank you so much for visiting these lesser seen locales - I learned so much from this episode. What a treat to see the cacao farm and chocolate making! Micah is so fun 🥰. Loved Pablo, too. Great guy.

[@Emmamdz]

Provecho Mark y que bien que disfrutes de la gastronomía de Guatemala sigue así disfrutando siempre y más con esa humildad y sinceridad 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@imfiveone7158]

I had the chance to visit Livingston in 2013. The food is honestly otherworldly.

[@karinec.2131]

You went all out in the motherland! ✊🏽🇬🇹

[@AussieAngeS]

This is so awesome, I really love how you go everywhere and try all the national dishes. You are so respectful Mark, thank you for sharing these experiences with us.

[@NicoleMcGuey]

Pablo just going in on the food from Las Tres Garifunas made my whole entire day lmao love him!!!

[@alydelrey]

I’m from Belize🇧🇿 and this just reminds me of the food back home!😢 MISS IT SO MUCH

[@paradigmji-7866]

¡Gracias por el siempre animado youtube! ¡Incluso ahora, el olor y la energía llegaron a través de la pantalla! ¡La mejor sensación de que Markwien vive en este momento!

[@chapinxguaterock1]

The best of Guatemala 🇬🇹 love this country great food videos mark !!!

[@mottajosh]

Fun fact: the loroco is a flower, but it is in the stage before flourishing.

[@nj8215]

That seafood coconut soup looks absolutely delicious 😋

[@Dream_more_age_less]

The coconut seafood soup looks to DIE FOR 🔥🔥🔥

[@yanceyh.1850]

Eating that fish .....you die as soon as you open your 👄 mouth !

[@yanceyh.1850]

I noticed what you ....Did right there.

[@EstherWalker-rv3ei]

Micah Is A Happy Child. Love Mark's Beautiful Family. ❤

[@japassarelli]

I personally know Pablo, he's always been a chill dude

[@pgi2amacadatofaisal810]

Was very stressed lately and I just came back to watch your videos. You’ve improved A LOT! And as always, you never disappoint, Mark! God Bless!

[@pchavala]

Pablo was having an Escobar moment after eating the chicken 😂, love your videos dude 🥂

[@Ms.Saphire]

you will see and feel how respectful Mark is l. he ate that coconut fish soup with his hands, the lady didnt give him cutleries, and he didn’t bother to ask some, he knew that this culture eat their cuisine with their hands and that’s exactly how he enjoyed their food, with his bare hands! mad respect!

[@s.m6605]

Amen! 😂

[@Sleepybubbers]

My family is from Honduras, and as soon as I looked at the breakfast, it reminded me of my family. That was my favorite!

[@jccombs9527]

the scenery is beautiful. i smiled at the reaction of Pablo enjoying the food. 😁 "home cooking" nothing like it. 😃 i was thinking also, the cacao, mixed with the fresh coconuts on the island might be great together!😁

[@nanetteyauger5163]

Marie Sharp's pepper sauces are amazing. You get flavor with heat. I spent time with my daughter in the country of Belize and really came to like this pepper sauce that runs from mild and fruity to very hot I loved Belize and would move there if I could convince my husband that he is ok with the heat.

[@indigofox7291]

Absolutely love Mark have watched for years and years love the addition of extra info he gives about the places, food and cultures he visits. My goodness he is so awkward when he eats with his hands/fingers 😂

[@LizAlburez]

My mouth is watering, I enjoy this as much as I suffer, everithing looks delicious. Beatuiful landscapes too

[@GamePasts]

Yes yes yes yes !!!!!! You went to my aunts restaurant in Livingston ❤ love it 🥰. 100% garífuna.

[@Tofflemire]

Mark, please make a video of El Salvador food too! You'll love our food. Greetings to all my Central American brothers and sisters watching this video! 💙🤍💙

[@214josevargas]

Callate bo

[@thewarriorofdubstep]

*El salvador imitates Guatemalan food. You all even think pollo campero is guanaco, you are most definitely not our"Brothers"!!! Try maybe Parasites 🦠🦠🦠 i wouldn't have a problem with guanacos but when you start claiming my culture, Foods, and even our way of talking and claim it as you're own then we have a problem. Piss off just look at you promoting your crap in a Guatemalan video.*

[@ChikyPineda]

porque cada vez que alguien va a Guatemala siempre quieren que vallan a El Salvador. Nadie hace eso solo Ustedes que envidiosos

[@relaxingsoundsmusic2462]

¿ que es el salvador?

[@toeknee1505]

Thanks for this awesome video, Mark! I know of a family member who will visit Guatemala in December, so this video and another you did will help them tremendously!! A million thanks!!!

[@kwilson2160]

I always get soo hungry when I watch ur videos but the close ups and description is what makes me feel like I can almost taste it. Please keep enjoying for all of us until I can plan a trip and taste it for myself one day

[@brypach7451]

The Garífuna people are primarily found in Central America, particularly in countries like Belize, Honduras, Guatemala, and Nicaragua. While there may be some Garífuna individuals or communities in Mexico, they are not a significant ethnic group in the country. Their largest populations are concentrated in the aforementioned Central American nations. While it’s not often said or mentioned there are many Afro-Indigenous communities in the south of Mexico that stretches from Guerrero to Central America.

[@jayl0w]

Where can I book my tour with Pablo!? What a sweet guy. Good vibes!

[@jefersonmoreira3740]

I saw a link from the first video of Guatemala I think. It was the one in the city, when they went to the underground market. It has the information about Pablo

[@elizabethsmith2948]

Love that his family comes along

[@user-wm1jx1wg7d]

6 more Marks and we could save the world. His true gift is pure love. Not just a food blogger but a true global ambassador. A candle in the darkness that's never going out.

[@ninaysabella7696]

Love how he’s eating the empanadas on a Mickey/Minnie mouse plate 😆 it just reminds me of eating at home!!

[@Shichman]

Congrats on 10 million Mark!!!!!

[@fatimakane3052]

Never knew of Garifuna. Wow. Amazing history!

[@SezginAygun]

Pablo is a great addition to the series

[@hanna0322]

I should visit Guatemala. The food looks AMAZING!!!

[@relaxingsoundsmusic2462]

Welcome to Guatemala you Will love this country

[@sb.1035]

this cuisine looks amazing! i think Pablo is having the time of his life too lol

[@julianamartinvlog]

46:36 that part series is super Mark 47:11 ohhh wow am envy this one the aroma & freshness of chocolate❤

[@cubabound2049]

I would love to go! The food and culture looks amazing.

[@selinaBARMAR2565]

Muchas Gracias Mark for another great food adventure in Guatemala! I wanted to know more about Garifuna cusine, so thanks for showing us their specialties.

[@PREPFORIT]

Thank you for sharing your worldwide foodie adventures Mark and also respecting the local culture wherever you are.

[@LocomotionDynamic]

I always wanted you to come to Guatemala and taste our food, now that you're doing it, it's really satisfying to see how much you're enjoying it

[@analulu1987]

Proud to be Guatemalan and to be from the Caribbean part of Guate 🇬🇹💖 thank you Mark for showing this part of our culture

[@doverjohn4815]

I like your signature moves when you eat a foods, hmmmm😋

[@awesomeadamfrom2099]

Awesome job mark with food vlog thumb up .

[@0427rjc]

This is seriously one of my top three cultural foods. I am Stanning right now!

[@MrLmhuggins]

Garifuna, also known as Garinagu, are the descendants of an Afro-indigenous population from the Caribbean island of St Vincent who were exiled to the Honduran coast in the eighteenth century and subsequently moved to Belize. Garifuna mainly live on the coast but are also very present in towns and villages.

[@MrLmhuggins]

I am Garifuna!!

[@chinto2023]

El pueblo garífuna de Guatemala es una de las etnias más importantes del país debido a su tradición histórica, cultural, lingüística y gastronómica. El pueblo Garífuna -también conocido como Garínagu-, tocó tierra centroamericana hace más de 200 años. Sentó a su población en Guatemala, Belice, Honduras y Nicaragua, trayendo consigo música, cultura, gastronomía e idiomas nuevos. Todo esto, en un momento importante de la historia guatemalteca y su separación de la corona española. Historia del pueblo Garífuna en Guatemala Existen diferentes versiones del origen de la población Garífuna en Guatemala. Pero, la mayoría coincide en un mismo lugar: la isla del Caribe de San Vicente. Aproximadamente en 1625, Yurumein -dicho en garífuna-, era una isla volcánica en el mar Caribe, que en español se le conoce como San Vicente, fue tomada por una flota de náufragos procedentes de las costas africanas. Historia del pueblo Garífuna en Guatemala Por: Karin ArocheActualizado el: 24 noviembre 2020 5:34 pm El pueblo garífuna de Guatemala es una de las etnias más importantes del país debido a su tradición histórica, cultural, lingüística y gastronómica. El pueblo Garífuna -también conocido como Garínagu-, tocó tierra centroamericana hace más de 200 años. Sentó a su población en Guatemala, Belice, Honduras y Nicaragua, trayendo consigo música, cultura, gastronomía e idiomas nuevos. Todo esto, en un momento importante de la historia guatemalteca y su separación de la corona española. Historia del pueblo Garífuna en Guatemala Existen diferentes versiones del origen de la población Garífuna en Guatemala. Pero, la mayoría coincide en un mismo lugar: la isla del Caribe de San Vicente. Aproximadamente en 1625, Yurumein -dicho en garífuna-, era una isla volcánica en el mar Caribe, que en español se le conoce como San Vicente, fue tomada por una flota de náufragos procedentes de las costas africanas. En un principio, San Vicente estaba habitado por pobladores Arawak. Sin embargo, tiempo antes de su llegada se introdujo un grupo indígena llamado los caribes rojos. Expulsaron a la población, quedándose nada más con las mujeres, quienes mantuvieron la lengua, las tradiciones y la cultura arawak. Tras el naufragio, los caribes rojos albergaron a los africanos y se les dio como nombre «caribes negros». Luego de 200 años, en el siglo XVII, desembarcaron dos barcos: una de colonizadores franceses y otra de ingleses. Ambos se establecieron temporalmente, aunque poco a poco se infiltraron como nuevos pobladores. Se dice que los colonos llegaron a este punto, en 1763, pues Inglaterra había firmado un tratado con París para otorgarle tierras. Tras varias disputas y enfrentamientos por las tierras, se expulsan a los garífunas de San Vicente. Su embarque se dirigió hacia Belice y Honduras en 1797. Luego de diferentes migraciones entre Belice y Honduras debido al clima político de la época, los primeros pobladores se establecieron en el Gulfu Yumuoun -que en español significa La Boca del Golfo-. Así, en 1802 llegó el barco que desembocó en río dulce con tripulación afrodescendiente, originarios de Roatán. El 26 de noviembre de 1831, el gobierno guatemalteco de entonces, decretó que, dada su ubicación, el territorio se convertiría en la cabecera del distrito. De esa manera, recibió el nombre de Livingston en memoria del legislador norteamericano Eduardo Livingston. Desde entonces, se ha considerado en uno de los puertos más importantes de Guatemala. Cultura La población Garífuna de Livingston esta construida por 53 comunidades, 45 aldeas, 4 fincas y 4 caseríos en donde la actividad más importante es la pesquería. Para llegar a varios de los puntos más importantes es necesario viajar en lancha o por vías marítimas. Además, parte de lo que hace rico a la población es el lenguaje. El idioma garífuna se ha transformado en diferentes ocasiones, empezando por: • La lengua madre establecida como Arawak maipure • El desprendimiento caribeño: Caallina o Carina • Aparecen sociedades masculinas Kallinagu o caribe, y los arahuaco o igneri • La unificación de las poblaciones femeninas y masculinas creó la calipona o garífuna. En la actualidad, la cultura garífuna se encuentra en una etapa de aculturación. Dada ola falta de registros históricos, la pérdida del idioma y el poco conocimiento de los ritos y tradiciones, se teme que se pierda este valioso patrimonio intangible. Comida Una de las principales fuentes de alimento es la yuca. Además, los mariscos, el plátano y la leche de coco completan la alimentación básica y diaria. Entre sus platillos más conocidos se encuentran: • Puré de plátano • El casabe • El pan de coco, de banano, piña y camote • El Dugito • El Gallo Pinto • Johny Cake -pastel fúnebre-. • El Guifiti • El tapado • Rice and beans • El Caldo Machuca Tradiciones Las ceremonias religiosas son una parte importante de la identidad garífuna, ya que se hace expresión de la lengua, la música, la danza, la gastronomía y los instrumentos tradicionales. Entre las ceremonias más destacadas están el Chugú y Dügüi. Ambas fiestas buscan la comunión y el reencuentro entre las familias garífunas con sus ancestros, seres espirituales y los elementos universales de la fe y cosmovisión. • Pese a que Livingston está nombrado bajo el apellido de un europeo, los garífunas suelen considerarlo como un ancestro. • Además de llamarse Livingston, también se le conoce a este lugar como Labuga en idioma garífuna. • Una de las versiones cuenta que los ancestros garífunas ya conocían rutas de navegación hacia América. • Se les llamó «caribes negros» a los náufragos africanos como una forma de distinguirse de los caribes rojos. • Se dice que durante la época de colonia europea, los garífunas lograron dominar el francés y el inglés, lo que introdujo nuevo vocabulario a su idioma. • En 2001, la UNESCO nombró al pueblo garífuna como Obra Maestra del Patrimonio Oral e Intangible de la Humanidad. • En 2008 se le inscribió dentro de la lista representativa de Patrimonio Cultural Inmaterial de la Humanidad.

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@@chinto2023 Gracias, muy bien explicado!!🙌🏾

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@@s.m6605 Saludos

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I love that he highlights Black culture all over the world. I have been to Belize three times. I went there for the first time in 2017 and twice in 2018, specifically to go to the Garifuna village Hopkins - which was more gentrified with each visit. Black people throughout Central and South America - and in Mexico (where they were not even acknowledged in the country's census until 2020)- area extremely marginalized and impoverished. Typically, non-whites want to experience the culture - food, music, and style - just as in the U.S. and Europe, but otherwise Black people are an afterthought, unless their land is being taken from them. Most Black people live on the East coasts of theses countries or on Islands - such as on San Adreas of Columbia in and Roatan in Honduras abject poverty, poor infrastructure, and poltical power. But like most Blacks everywhere in the world, the hold on to their culture, which they share use to make a living through food and tourism.

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So true!