We Finally Made it to Guatemala (Honest First Impressions)

[@sbkpilot1]

Guatemala was my last trip before Covid hit, and to date I rate it as the most underrated country I have been to. Lake Atitlan was breathtaking and so was Flores and Tikal. The people were so nice and the food was amazing too. Why this country isn't more well known in travel circles is a puzzle.

[@nicoleandmico]

That's so good to hear! In our experience, people who have visited Guatemala have such incredible things to say, and it's obvious that you are among them 😊 We have plans to visit Lake Atitlan, Flores and Tikal as well which we are really excited for!

[@Walter_Arrecis_Letona]

Muchas gracias por sus buenos comentarios hacia mi país y su gente. Saludos desde Ciudad de Guatemala.

[@jrobertoss1805]

​@@nicoleandmicohola espero se la esten pasando bien BIENVENIDOS A GUATEMALA si estan por Quetzaltenango visiten las fuentes Georginas, y vallan a Retalhuleu a los parques del IRTRA -XOCOMIL -XETULUL -XEJUYUP esta como a una hora de Quetzaltenango

[@MissWeezeyUSA]

Shhh!🤫 😂❤

[@TeamSauceTravels]

We just recently went to Guatemala, we loved it! ( from Ottawa , Canada)

[@siamesejasmine]

Wow! The food looks delicious! I really love vegetables and I often find Mexican food to be meat and cheese heavy. But that Guatemalan food looks to be right up my alley!❤ I REALLY hope you are going to stay at that Air BNB! What a little slice of paradise!❤

[@nicoleandmico]

Guatemalan food has surprised us in the best way! We're loving it so far, and we did decide to stay at the air bnb! It has been absolute paradise for us, but Evie loves it the most

[@1classyldy]

Ask for less meat's at Panda Express I always ask for less meat more broccoli 😅😅

[@1classyldy]

Definitely 💯 exposure is the best for prevention to put a STOP of corruption 😔😔

[@patrycjasmietana]

This border crossing actually brings great memories for me! I travelled on the bus from Guate to Mexico and it is true, it is pretty overwhelming there haha. This was such an amazing trip for me. I love both countries so much! Please go to Lake Atitlan! It's the most magical place on earth! Also if you are looking to go off the beaten path, travel to Rio Dulce and Livingston and to the other side, to El Paredon!

[@nicoleandmico]

I just looked up the locations you mentioned - they look awesome! We plan to head into Belize at some point (we think) and then enter back into Guatemala to go further south in Central America, so maybe Rio Dulce and Livingston will be good places to do that. We'll see! Thank you for the suggestions!

[@elidin-tr7pj]

@@nicoleandmico go there!!! Rio Dulce and Livingston are amazing.

[@Walter_Arrecis_Letona]

@@nicoleandmico Si viajan a a Río Dulce y van hacia la capital, es recomendable que pasen conociendo nuestro Patrimonio Cultural de la Humanidad por la UNESCO (1980), el Sitio Arqueológico de Quiriguá, y en la capital el Sitio Arqueológico Kaminal Juyú, una ciudad maya anterior a Tikal. Saludos desde Ciudad de Guatemala.

[@BorisEkner]

Welcome to Guatemala! The rainy season has been horrible this year. The landslides and potholes are worse than ever.

[@PeterLoh]

I've been looking forward to your Guatemala series! The sneak peak of next week's video with the volcano climb looks amazing, but I hope you have shot a proper Antigua video too!

[@nicoleandmico]

Thank you!! We've been looking forward to putting out the series too! We definitely filmed a video about Antigua as well :) That'll be coming in two weeks 😊

[@geotancal]

New subscriber because of your positive energy and the positive attitude you have towards new countries and different ways of doing things. Welcome to my beautiful country. I will definitely follow your journey.

[@nicoleandmico]

Thank you! We are so excited to see more of your beautiful country 😍

[@Josue-yw6gq]

You guys make me laugh 😂 First time watching your videos. I'm from Guatemala, living in California for 34 years now and I really appreciate the way you guys adapted really quick to our Latino culture and roads Lol. I'm subscribed to your channel. God bless and l hope you enjoy your trip.😊🇺🇸🇬🇹

[@nicoleandmico]

Thank you for joining us and for the kind words! We are so excited to explore more of beautiful Guatemala

[@carolb8812]

You guys are brave! I am a Mexican/ Guatemalan and who lives inLos Angeles and I would never dare crossing the border by car or saying no to the officer asking for a bribe. I'm glad you guys are ok.

[@Rosa_Lilix]

20:41 answer to your question : they sell goat milk some times they sell the goats but its very rare sence any animal or natural resorces are more valuable than gold or gems in guatemala🇬🇹 so there the milk man😅

[@ULJoshmg2011]

I just loved it.. thank you for visiting the country.. Have a wonderful experience over there!

[@nicoleandmico]

Glad you enjoyed it, and thank you!!

[@josejuanhernandezpalencia8407]

Welcome to Guatemala 🇬🇹

[@nothingisimpossiblenothing9930]

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[@nicoleandmico]

Thank you!

[@lilianordonez22]

I really enjoy your journey between Mexico and Guatemala 🇬🇹

[@colorado719nadine2]

I'm so glad ur way to Guatamala was smooth. What a cool dog shop that was too. Wish I had a lil doggie to dress up. Wish ur vids were longer. U guys always have my full attention!!❤ Safe travels friends. Much love from Colorado ❤

[@nicoleandmico]

Awe thank you! We're always worried our videos have gotten too long (they used to be around 15 minutes), so it's great to hear you like them longer! 🥰

[@EldermauriciomococMococ]

Guatemala esta bonito bien benido

[@nicoleandmico]

Gracias!

[@onthegowithyolo]

Love the landscape views! Missed you guys!

[@nicoleandmico]

we missed you too!

[@carlosantoniocruz1863]

Nicole and Mico: Welcome to Guatemala. The surprising country full of culture and tradition.

[@nicoleandmico]

Thank you!

[@harryvose6675]

Terrific vlog guys.

[@nicoleandmico]

Thank you so much!

[@fabayjose]

Welcome to Guatemala, I hope you had a great time here.

[@nicoleandmico]

Thank you! So far we are loving it here :)

[@fabayjose]

@@nicoleandmico good to know you’re still around. Please take good care of you guys and have a great time.

[@ottodepaz7187]

great adventure guys keep safe.

[@nicoleandmico]

Thank you! 🙏 😊

[@missmissy2490]

Wonderful. Thank you 🌺

[@nicoleandmico]

Thanks for watching!

[@elidin-tr7pj]

This episode in Quetzaltenango (heading to Antigua) in particular made me a little happy and sentimental, because 30 years ago I learned Spanish at the Escuela Guatemalensis in Quetzaltenango and then studied Ancient American Studies and am now a Spanish teacher. There is so much to tell... I wish I were there now and could tell you about it. My thoughts are with you especially now.

[@nicoleandmico]

Wow, that's incredible! I wish we could grab a coffee in Antigua and hear the full story!

[@elidin-tr7pj]

@@nicoleandmico 🥰That would be nice. Are you travelling to Chichicastenango or the Petén/Tikal? Fun fact: the filming of Star Wars episode IV was shot in Tikal. I'm not really a Star Wars fan, but it's really an incredible place. MIND BLOWING. There is also a wonderful finca in the Petén, the Finca Ixobel in Poptún. It still exists. I was there before the internet age. From there you can do some jungle and cave trips and maybe you will find the lost glasses of my former my boyfriend. ; )

[@georgethecatcabrera7505]

Hi guys, I love all your videos in Mexico. I'm glad you crossed the border into Guatemala without so many issues. I love to see Eevee happy. I hope I'm getting her name right. Guatemala, has a lot to offer, I visited few times; off course no hiking volcanoes for me 🙂. Enjoy

[@nicoleandmico]

Thank you! We're so glad you enjoyed the Mexico series and that you have such great things to say about Guatemala! We are loving the country so far!

[@rolandgomez9236]

Ohh my gosh you guys are in la Mesilla. I'm from la Mesilla yaaaahhhh........you are very welcome to Guatemala...

[@nicoleandmico]

That is so cool! Thank you so much!!

[@onthegowithyolo]

Been busy lately with travel and vlogs. Now I'm in catch-up mode. 🥰🥰🥰

[@nicoleandmico]

So glad to have you back! Thanks for re-joining us!!

[@Soloma-j9k]

Thanks for visit my country❤

[@nicoleandmico]

Thank you for having us!

[@germanglez3675]

Let's make those police officers go viral because they shouldn't be asking people for anything. That is a crime and should be punished so that this doesn't continue to happen.

[@jennycampagna3100]

I had a different impression since 9000 migrants pass them weekly. Made me feel sad. If I had food I would have totally given it to them. Must be a hard place to be.

[@geesanz4904]

Lol I know you mean well. But different country different rule. And there's no such rule in my lovely mexico. It is what it is.

[@germanglez3675]

@@geesanz4904 Eso no es una regla eso se llama corrupción. No debes de normalizar las cosas malas o es que te identificas. Tienes que cambiar eso de tu mente y no dejar que esto se quede así nada más. Ahora es más fácil hacer que las autoridades sancionen a este tipo de servidores públicos por no hacer bien su trabajo...

[@adelamazapereztamayo9922]

@@germanglez3675 Exactamente. Como ciudadano en una democracia participativa, es indispensable denunciar cualquier acto de corrupción, por pequeño que sea. Qué verdadero descaro de esos oficiales. Espero que los destituyan de su cargo de inmediato.

[@pedrozatravel]

I wouldn't give them any money ,but if I had an extra soda or snacks I am always willing to give officers something to eat.

[@ottocruzvasquez294]

hola amigos , hi frends welcome to Guatemla the country of the eternal spring , take care guys please , very nice guys , visit el salvador too , it is now very safe from of all central america,

[@luizur]

La carne de res aquí en Guatemala se prepara muy similar a otros países y también es algo normal y típico consumir a diario en nuestro país

[@soniadelacruz2991]

Felicidades ❤️❤️🙏

[@rachellevis9909]

Great vlog ❤

[@nicoleandmico]

Thank you!!

[@truestory923]

Left me with a feeling of excitement and allllmost happy tears... Nicole, your facial expressions bring me so much happiness. I love your energy, your commitment to Evie's well being, and generosity of spirit to yourself, Mica, and the world. I'm so glad that you're back to health!! And I hope your Guatemala time is full of wonderful times!!!!

[@nicoleandmico]

Awe this has to be the sweetest comment we've received in a very long time. Thank you for sharing your positivity with us!

[@Stevo-chi]

que buen video, me lo vi completo algo que casi no hago

[@anst5481]

Espero que ayan disfrutado la estasia en mi pais. Bienvenidos

[@nicoleandmico]

Gracias!

[@EldermauriciomococMococ]

Saludos desde mariland Baltimore 🇺🇲 yo soy de Petén Tikal maya Guatemala bien benido saludos

[@nicoleandmico]

Increíble, muchas gracias! Esperamos poder ver las ruinas de Tikal el próximo mes :)

[@noriherrera4603]

Always stay close to your car, because you can’t trust no one.

[@LisaCarroll-k6b]

Hi, thank you for your fantastic videos. I am planning an extended trip around South America next year. I am from the UK and diabetic so I will need to renew my prescription whilst there a number of times. Not sure how easy this will be. Any tips please? Is medication expensive? Good luck with your travels ❤ Lisa.

[@nicoleandmico]

South America next year sounds amazing! In our experience so far, medication in Mexico and Guatemala have been more affordable than we are used to in Canada. It's been a few years since we were in South America, but I recall regular medications like acetaminophen and ibuprofen being quite affordable. We don't have experience with prescription medications in South America unfortunately as we never got any during out travels there.

[@giovanni385]

You went to quetzaltenango and did not spent a day in Xelaju? You kind off missed out. But I hope you enjoyed your stay.

[@RedSpiralHandTV]

whoah, so glad we did not try driving our RV over the border into Guatemala! We were thinking of doing that for a visa run but now we park it in Oaxaca and fly out to Tijuana for a few days.

[@nicoleandmico]

Oh that's a great idea!

[@hershelman]

Advice I was given: Even if you're fluent in Spanish, pretend like you don't understand it when confronted by the police. Most often, they'll just wave you on. You're not worth the hassle.

[@nicoleandmico]

We can definitely see how someone would give that advice! We have found it really helps to reduce our Spanish skills during these police encounters. In this case we really did have a hard time understanding the officer, so we weren't really having to play down our Spanish very much 😅

[@yanicuevas2024]

Welcome to Guatelinda.

[@delllittle5692]

Do you have prerequisites for you airbnb's like secure parking, # rooms, price range?

[@roundpaws]

How do you get those drone shots of you driving? Does one of you stay out of the car and operate it?

[@nicoleandmico]

We actually just both sit in the car and Mico flies the drone while I (Nicole) drive the car. It can be tricky, so we always make sure we're in a quiet area going low speeds, but so far it's really paid off. We love the shots of the car going through these incredible places!

[@roundpaws]

@@nicoleandmico wow fantastic footage that way 👏👏👏

[@mercedeslopez635]

Welcome

[@karynamitchell7852]

What internet do you use overseas?

[@EldermauriciomococMococ]

Bisita a peten esta muy muy bonito

[@elifullen]

Could you share the link to your Airbnb in Guatemala?

[@onthegowithyolo]

Wow! That was crazy... I think that is my fear going to South America. but maybe...

[@nicoleandmico]

In our experience, South America has so many incredible places to visit. It's a special continent in that each country has something truly unique and incredible like Machu Picchu, Patagonia, the Salt Flats, the Amazon, etc. We loved SA!

[@Walter_Arrecis_Letona]

Estuvieron en la segunda ciudad más grande e importante del país Quetzaltenango, con un arquitectura impresionante y una cultura inigualable y no supieron apreciarla, al no recorrer su centro histórico. Pasaron a escasos 15 kilómetros de lo que fue la primera capital de Guatemala y el Sitio Arqueológico Iximché, ciudad de los kaqchiqueles descendientes de los mayas y tampoco.

[@karynamitchell7852]

How hard was to cross the border with a dog?

[@TuristasEn-GUATEMALA_PLAYLISTS]

Thanks for visiting Guatemala! Are you Canadian?

[@nicoleandmico]

We sure are!

[@Cueseca]

lol this video is a great advertisement for Toyotas. This car has been through a lot.

[@nicoleandmico]

Haha we should reach out and see if they'll sponsor us 😂

[@fquails]

@@nicoleandmico Yup. Ask Toyota to give you the new Land Cruiser!

[@Cam_K215]

Welcome to my country!🇬🇹 Be careful even in the “safest areas” :)

[@bondedteam626]

Visit Cayala, oakland mall, aurora zoo. Irtra petapa

[@edwinestrada5194]

You guys took the wrong way😂

[@rudyfernandosototubac1202]

Hi there, don't just stay in Antigua, you should visit the capital city, which has so many things to do and area to explore, it is very safe in spite of other people's comentaries about dangerous city, which is not really true, please go there and find another great experience all foreign people believe that Antigua is everything here, but think that my country has millions of deals to offer

[@nicoleandmico]

Thank you so much for the suggestion! We absolutely plan to go ot Guatemala City. We are excited to experience it for ourselves because, as you say, many people say it is dangerous but those people have never actually been there! We are eager to see lots of what Guatemala City has to offer 😊

[@LopezLopez-nn9rh]

@@nicoleandmicoyou need to go in the city cayala is beautiful city😍🇬🇹 in the zone 16 guatemala city

[@molinaafo]

Guatemalans love milanesas

[@roundpaws]

Did you have to get Guatemalan car insurance somewhere?

[@nicoleandmico]

We actually couldn't find a place to get insurance along the road, so we bought it online once we arrived in Antigua. Car insurance isn't mandatory in Guatemala, so it was a bit tricky to get, but we really want to make sure we have coverage!

[@TANGO_GOLFO_502]

@@nicoleandmico U can find it in Guatemala city, Antigua , Xela, Sololá and all cities, try with Banco Industrial, Banrural or more, in Guatememala yo can fin a lot of options

[@brenda_ehmbee3081]

How are you recording inside of your car without it being obvious to the officers who stopped you?

[@nicoleandmico]

We have an Insta360 camera (a camera that shoots 360 degrees) and it just stands on our dash. It means we can capture anything from any direction, but as you can see, the videoand audio quality isn't always the best. But it's great for capturing these interactions covertly!

[@fquails]

If you didn't mention you were in Guatemala, I would've thought you were in a province in the Philippines. 👍

[@nicoleandmico]

We can definitely see the resemblance! We keep commenting on how many Guatemalan people look similar t Filipinos. I suppose the Spanish colonization of both parts of the world has led to the two groups looking more similar than we expected

[@christineking1735]

Curious - when you got to the mall, you said you had burned through all the money you exchanged at the border - $400 US?? Gas, air b-n-b, food….what cost so much? Thanks :) 😊

[@nicoleandmico]

Oh no! We didn't exchange all $400, we just exchanged $50 or so. We actually want to keep the USD as we'll need it next year when we likely go back through Mexico again. we only exchange a small amount of money with the exchangers at the border because their exchange rate is not very favourable (there's a pretty high convenience fee, which we totally understand and agree with paying, but we limit how much we exchange in situations like these as a result of the high cost).

[@christineking1735]

Makes total sense. I was so confused for a sec. Love your videos

[@jdepaz]

If you want to stay in the city, you can stay in my plac for free. But we have to see how our dogs behave, mostly mine

[@nicoleandmico]

You are so kind, thank you! We are really enjoying our time in Guatemala so far 😊

[@billst4405]

I hope you have a wonderful time in Guatemala! I'd send you my personal phone number but not here. I live in the city.

[@nicoleandmico]

Thank you so much, we are loving Guatemala so far!

[@lobosolidario]

Mico is chapin 😂

[@nicoleandmico]

Gracias! He blends in here better than expected 🤩

[@sayedrahman8314]

I hope your next destination is Bangladesh🥰🇧🇩

[@nicoleandmico]

We would love to visit Bangladesh, but sadly our little Toyota probably won't be taking us there soon!

[@sayedrahman8314]

@@nicoleandmico as your wish🥰🇧🇩

[@christineking1735]

Police in Mexico shouldn’t be asking your for your passport and you shouldn’t give anyone your passport unless they are with immigration…they’re uniforms/id will identify them as immigration. 😊

[@nicholasdylewsky6816]

It is legally required to have your passport with you at all times so nothing odd about it. Technically even for your DL to be valid in guatemala you have to show you entered within the past 30 days proved by showing your passport stamp. But it is uncommon for police to ask. But sounds like it was in Mexico not Guatemala

[@AntonioOsorio-it1jf]

Sí es broma no me gusta y si es berdad metan a esos descarados al vote

[@abkeener81]

And then some of those same people cross into the United States illegally too.

[@edialvarez935]

Welcome