'Tis the Season for Monica and David in Guatemala City!

Monica and I are back in Guatemala City and this time for the Holiday Season! If you didn't already know, Monica and I eventually plan to retire in Guatemala and in this video you will join us on our search for the perfect apartment of our own in la Zona Viva.
After touching down at La Aurora airport, you'll see what life is like living in the city's zone of life at our Arbnb apartment in la Zona 10. We'll head to some our favorite restaurants like Tre Fratelli and Montano's and visit some new ones like 12 Onzas and El Juevo Frito where we'll have Gallo beer or two and of course some cigars. Given that it's the holiday season, we'll get into the Christmas spirit shopping for gifts at Fontabella Plaza where we'll visit some of Guatemala's high end stores and even stop for gelato. The rest of our time we'll catch up with old friends and meet some amazing new ones who will invite us to their parent's 50th wedding anniversary party! We'll go off the beaten path to discover new things too like Guatemala's La Aurora Zoo for some wild times and adventures with the animals and of course rejoice and celebrate with the family.
Finally, we'll celebrate my cousin's upcoming wedding to his new and beautiful bride and plan our trip to attend the nuptials in Antigua the following week. Please stay tuned for that video coming up soon. Oh what fun it is to spend the Holiday Season in our beloved Guatemala City!
As always, thank you for your continued support and please like, subscribe, comment and share!! Also, if you are interested in visiting Guatemala I've left a links below to help you get started planning your next adventures in our beautiful Guatemala:
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Sincerely,
David Leonardo Fontana

[@claudiavilleda4518]

OMG! BLOWN AWAY BY THIS VIDEO! Thank you, i am from guatemala and very few people can portrait the awesomeness Guate can offer!!

[@DavidFontana-LionsWork]

Coming from a fellow Chapin, that means more to me than you can know! Thank you so much for taking the time to comment and hopefully subscribing 😁and stay tuned for the new videos coming soon in Antigua and of la Tierra cliente de Zacapa!!!

[@marplato2558]

Guatemala is such a wonderful place, relaxed, green, springlike all year and with many hidden cultural, historical and natural wonders. Thanks for this wonderful Guatemala video. Cheers!

[@DavidFontana-LionsWork]

It really is! I almost want to keep a secret but it is too beautiful and wondrous not to share with the world. Thank you so much for watching and I promise to bring many more videos of Guatemala very soon.

[@gustavocabanas61]

💚 GUATEMALA...THE BEST KEPT SECRET! 🇬🇹

[@DavidFontana-LionsWork]

Cabal! Totally agree!

[@johngiron3598]

Hey David, you look so, young dude. I think we (the subscribers) need to get you a skateboard🛹 so, you can start skateboarding🛹🛹🛹 on the sidewalk. Congratulations on you health and keep it up. As always, you and your beautiful wife are our own best Ambassadors we have to showcase beautiful Guatemala. Welcome back and hope you stay as long as possible. Thank you yet, for another awesome video.

[@DavidFontana-LionsWork]

Thank you John for always supporting me and I will always strive to keep improving my videos because you and all my subscribers deserve the very best.

[@georgemorales1202]

Que bonitos vídeos y que bonita es guatemala voy el próximo año para que mi hijo conosca a mi familia y su primera ves en guate 😊

[@DavidFontana-LionsWork]

O muchísima gracias por su cumplido. Estoy seguro que su hijo va a quedar enamorado de Guatemala.

[@rosaoliva9389]

Gracias MrDavid thanks por vicitarnos Bendecida vicita GOOD BLESSINGS

[@DavidFontana-LionsWork]

Gracias a ti por recibirme siempre con el corazón abierto a su país. Dios te bendiga también

[@Rudywu_6]

I have watched this video 5 times now! Truly the best video showing us Guatemalans who have good jobs in USA and plan on buying a property in Guatemala City. Every other video I’ve watched is some American trying to “survive” in the city or trying to eat for $8 a day. This is exactly what I dream about doing soon, buying a nice condo, going to nice cafes/restaurants, cigar lounges…amazing video!

[@DavidFontana-LionsWork]

I am so happy you appreciated the video! Guatemala is an uber cosmopolitan city with such refinement and upscale offerings which you obviously appreciate like I do. It is where I too plan to retire in the next few years and spend at least 6 months out of the year there. Thanks again Rudy! We'll have to get a Ron Zacapa and a cigar in Guatemala one day soon.

[@Rudywu_6]

@@DavidFontana-LionsWork I’m there buddy! We are going for Semana Santa! Im super excited! It’s like 14 of us 🤯

[@DavidFontana-LionsWork]

Oh man, I wish I was there! Enjoy my friend!@@Rudywu_6

[@gustavosil5818]

Mr Fontana, saw your videos about a year ago, gotta say you do an awesome job describing what you and your lovely wife do. Nice to find you again and I hope you guys had a great time.

[@DavidFontana-LionsWork]

Why thank you Gustavo! Please stay subscribed cause I'm getting better with each new one.

[@monicatorres3548]

Excelente vídeo. Definitivamente Guatemala es una de mis preferidas.

[@DavidFontana-LionsWork]

Cabal! Es lo máximo!

[@ruthgarcia2057]

Thank you for the lovely video..Makes feel I want to go now .to enjoy the Gallo beer .I heard it's good national beer.

[@DavidFontana-LionsWork]

I'm not much of a beer guy but Gallo is the only beer I could drink everyday its that good...lol but true!

[@Juanhernandez-sj8qz]

I love your highlighting 2024 I want new

[@DavidFontana-LionsWork]

Thank you, Juan! They will be coming soon!

[@yesilopez4584]

Me and. My. Husband love. You're videos David thanks

[@DavidFontana-LionsWork]

Awesome! That makes me so happy you both enjoy them. I have some new ones coming soon.

[@marimorales2475]

You guys are making me fall in love with GUATEMALA 🇬🇹...is such a beautiful Country....and I really love your videos....thank you.👍👍👍👍

[@DavidFontana-LionsWork]

Thank you so much 😀

[@glendyorantes5535]

I enjoy watching your videos and specifically the ones from Guatemala. Viva Guate 🇬🇹

[@DavidFontana-LionsWork]

Thank you Glendy! That is so kind of you to say. I promise some new Guatemala videos very soon.

[@glendyorantes5535]

@@DavidFontana-LionsWork you're welcome 🤗

[@stephenduplantier2151]

Wish we could hang out with you two! Chillest pareja in town!

[@DavidFontana-LionsWork]

I don't see why not! Next time we are in Guatemala we could definitely meet up!

[@vegaorlando707]

Thanks ever so much for this amazing video Welcome to Guatemala! God bless you!

[@DavidFontana-LionsWork]

Thank you ever so much for welcoming me to your beautiful country and may God bless you too!

[@sergiopach]

Thank you David for the videos. This Christmas my family and i are going to Guatemala for the first time. We'll be staying at am Airbnb in cayala. We're renting a car to get around and spend some time in Antigua and Panajachel. Can't wait to visit the restaurants and places from your videos.

[@DavidFontana-LionsWork]

You are so welcome! Guatemala is so magical during the holidays and especially places like Cayala and Antigua. You and your family will have the most amazing time!

[@rolandohuitz2314]

Great videos and all the moments you share are super

[@DavidFontana-LionsWork]

I really appreciate that Rolando. Thank you!

[@florvillatoro5619]

Hi! I am Mexican and my wife is from Guatemala , I visited Guatemala last April and what a beautiful country it is ! Love the people and and everywhere we went . (Not the traffic) love your videos .

[@DavidFontana-LionsWork]

I appreciate that you watched and liked my videos. Guatemala is such and beautiful country like you said but you are so right, the traffic is horrible. It's about the only thing I don't like. Anyway, hopefully I can count on you subscribing Flor. It would really help me out a lot to getting to my first 1000 subscribers. Un abrazo fuerte!

[@edwinesquivel3849]

Thanks for visit my country

[@DavidFontana-LionsWork]

Thank you for always welcoming me with such warm hearts and grace. Guatemala will always be my favorite country

[@juliopereira2807]

Excellent video! I enjoyed it very much and the places you visited. Guatemala City is looking pretty awesome with lots of things to do there. I will go to Guatemala and try to visit some of the places that you showed. Thank you and Merry Christmas

[@DavidFontana-LionsWork]

Thank you and Merry Christmas Julio! You must visit one day. You will love it!

[@erwinlinares6344]

Que hermosa es la ciudad de Guatemala q bonito video se ve bien nitido tal y como se ve la ciudad de Guatemala limpia verde y fresca saludos cordiales desde Hollywood California USA

[@DavidFontana-LionsWork]

Saludos Erwin y gracias por commentar en el video. La capital de Guatemala es nitido y moderno como tu dices y es un lugar que todo los turistas nunca prestan atención porque quieren ir directo a Antigua.

[@ruthgarcia2057]

Thank you for the informative video ..

[@DavidFontana-LionsWork]

It was my pleasure and hopefully it inspires you to visit soon.

[@ludwiganker1683]

Awesome 😎 , love your Guatemala trips videos 😊

[@DavidFontana-LionsWork]

I really appreciate it Ludwig. Stayed tuned for a few more coming very soon.

[@lalorodriguez9999]

Hi are doing saludos desde Atlanta Georgia bendiciones I noticed how you expressed so nicely about my Beautiful guatemaya thanks you very much God bless you

[@DavidFontana-LionsWork]

Thank you Lalo! Easy to do with such a beautiful country. I hope you are a subscriber so you don't miss a thing as we travel Antigua next!

[@sabi8381]

Nice video and what a nice place to visit, just love it!! Thank you for sharing.

[@DavidFontana-LionsWork]

Thank you so much for taking the time to watch and hopefully subscribing too!

[@sabi8381]

@@DavidFontana-LionsWork You are welcome, I did subscribe. Have a Happy New Year!

[@Angelhernandez-hp7zd]

Long live Guatemala 😊

[@DavidFontana-LionsWork]

Amen! ❤

[@josueitzep203]

Es difícil describir el contenido de este video. Han mostrado muchas buenas y bonitas cosas de la ciudad Guatemala. Es primer vez que veo sus videos. Me gustó. Soy Chapin, desde acá de California. Bendiciones a todos los buenos y uno que otro no tan bueno 🙏

[@DavidFontana-LionsWork]

Hola Josue! Que maravilloso que hayas encontrado mi canal y que disfrutes mis videos de Guatemala. Solo muy orgulloso de ser medio Guatemanteco por lado de mi mama y siempre es un placer conocer otro Chapin. Espero que puedo contar contigo como suscriptor. Animo amigo!

[@anneliezepereira4686]

I loved tour video I am a Guatemalan lawyer

[@DavidFontana-LionsWork]

How wonderful you enjoyed it! You have one of the most beautiful countries in the World! Oh, and thank you for subscribing and stay tuned for my newest video coming very soon.

[@hl7533]

I miss my country 😭 is always fun

[@DavidFontana-LionsWork]

Absolutely the most amazing country in the 🌎 world!

[@ruthgarcia2057]

You are a great narrator!!!

[@DavidFontana-LionsWork]

Why thank you Ruth! That is so nice of you the say.

[@jesusivanovmendoza1648]

Greetings from the Philippines my mom is Guatemalan. Her country is really beautiful. Ingat po kayo guys ✌️🙌😎

[@DavidFontana-LionsWork]

Hello Jesus! How wonderful; my mom is too which is why I fell in love with her country.

[@imitadorherbertnavarro7524]

Guatemala 🇬🇹 ❤

[@bookaholic2647]

Love your videos, hope you have a great time in Guatemala.

[@DavidFontana-LionsWork]

I appreciate your kind words and we will. Thanks again for all your support.

[@daniellacabrera5364]

Great video David as always!

[@DavidFontana-LionsWork]

Thanks Daniella; Glad you enjoyed it! Stay tuned for several new ones coming soon.

[@andresjavp5018]

me encantó!!

[@DavidFontana-LionsWork]

Gracias!!!

[@JoseMorales-ld2lg]

Amazing video, you have an awesome ability to make us feel as if we are also right there enjoying the wonderful weather , people and sights. Best vibes in all!

[@DavidFontana-LionsWork]

Thank you Jose! If I accomplished that, then I did what I set out to do. My goal is always to make you, the subscriber, feel that you are with us on the journey and not just a bystander watching from afar. Happy New Year Jose!

[@mygiboxatgmail]

I can see you have experience editing it was a great video and with your vibe makes it even better, most people skip the city and go straight to Antigua without staying a single day and check out all the nice things that it has to offer I won't mention them cause I'm pretty sure you already know. Got a new subscriber here.

[@DavidFontana-LionsWork]

You are so right which is why I like to give Guatemala City some love and respect each time I visit. And thank you so much for subscribing. That really made my day! I'm self taught with the editing but constantly learning so I promise to keep improving on the videos with each new upload.

[@alyssaquintero4248]

You both seem so much fun! Thank you for another great video of our Guate Linda! 🇬🇹 I can’t wait to be back in July! Saludos from Los Angeles, CA!

[@DavidFontana-LionsWork]

Saludos Alyssa! Thanks so much for liking our videos and for subscribing and following our channel. Your country is so wonderful and I know you will have such a great time when you return in July.

[@javieroxlaj5498]

Great Vid congrats...!!!

[@DavidFontana-LionsWork]

Thank you Javier!

[@raulbarrera7894]

San Martin , just like pollo campero is expanding to other territories . You can find it in El Salvador , and Dallas .😃

[@DavidFontana-LionsWork]

And now even Maryland where I live. I'm very excited about it.

[@jamesquepazaa6270]

LOL you see what man has to do for wife, we sofer so much we have to follow we have to get chancletas or pots in the face for no reason but we said, baby I love you. Sorry I seen this video to way way late. David where is your Wife from?. Do to for what I hear her spanish was so flowing and exelent.

[@DavidFontana-LionsWork]

Lol! WE do suffer for them! My wife is Colombian hence the perfect Spanish.

[@carlosvega4704]

Wow... nice. Always nice. Who showed you how to pack?

[@DavidFontana-LionsWork]

Hahaha! Thanks I appreciate it.

[@georgemorales1202]

😂

[@knockout818]

Thanks for the videos, I just bought a Drone myself and I wanted to know…… do you need any type of permission or insurance from customs to enter the Drone into the country?. I’m afraid to take mine and have it confiscated if they are not allowed without paperwork and what not.. thanks

[@DavidFontana-LionsWork]

I had the same concern and did a lot of research before going. I even went so far as to contact the Guatemalan Aeronautic Department but could never get a straight answer on that subject. The best I could gather was that any drone under 250 gms was ok to enter without registering it. I use the DJI Mini 3 Pro so it was no problem. No one even asked about it at customs.

[@sauloswaldocoxajvelasquez8933]

Hey...guy... Your wife Is beautiful.... Huuuuugs...