Is it safe to travel in Guatemala? Are there precautions you can take to keep yourself and your belongings safe while you're traveling in Central America, or any area of the world? Absolutely. Here are our tips for traveling safely and confidently while you're visiting the beautiful cities and rural areas of Guatemala, or any country in the world.
Our guided hike through Tikal National Park was well worth the hype. Tikal is a magical place full of ancient Mayan history, architecture and art that will blow your mind. We shuttled from Flores to Tikal with a package that we purchased from a local travel agent in Flores. Our tour included a guide, which I would highly recommend. Here are photos and details of our guided tour through Tikal National Forest.
If you've ever seen photos of Antigua or Flores, Guatemala, you've certainly seen a photo or two of the vibrant color that lines each cobblestone street. I was particularly enamored by how inviting and unique the beautiful entryways and windows are in these two vibrant Guatemalan towns. Open Doors in Antigua I've heard that if a door is open in Antigua, you are welcome to come in. This doesn't surprise me one bit, based on the interactions that we had with locals while we were there. It is the friendliest place we have visited so far in our travels, and the fact that they are so conscience of making entryways feel so warm and beautiful goes right along with the...
On our way to Flores, Guatemala we recently had a 6-hour layover in Guatemala City and we were not sure what to expect. After hearing tales of crime and warnings to "skip" Guatemala City altogether, we were apprehensive about even venturing outside of the airport. But we did anyway, and here's what happened.
