Essentials for your trip to Guatemala

18 Oct Essentials for your trip to Guatemala

If you are thinking of traveling to Guatemala on vacation, it is mandatory that you visit the beaches of Guatemala. In this post we will mention some essential tips that you have to take into account to enjoy Guatemala and its tourism.

In the case of Guatemala, it stands out from the nations that surround it. But to enjoy this country you need to know some things before traveling.

1. Find out about the safety of each of the sites you visit

Whenever you go somewhere new it is necessary to investigate the social reality of it. In Guatemala City, you should be careful with the numerous tourist robberies. But don’t let this discourage you: just being careful is enough to avoid having a bad time.

2. Study the places to stay and book in advance.

In Guatemala City you will find several areas where to stay of different kinds. For example, Zona 4, which is a hipster and bohemian neighborhood where you will find hotels surrounded by bars, restaurants and others. We recommend that you book in advance of your trip as this area, and others, tend to be very crowded.

In Antigua Guatemala, on the other hand, you will find typical lodging places of the area, places with a colonial touch. Hostels and houses where you can stay at different prices.

3. Please note that there are three types of transports

• The first is the chicken bus, which local people take for short distances. It is not very safe and is usually too crowded as it has no capacity limit.
• The second is the shared vans, the most used transport by tourists. They cover the most visited routes, with capacity for 15 people. You can hire one at the hotel.
• The third is the buses. There are day and night buses. This is the most comfortable option, since their seats are like beds and they make defined routes.

4. Travel times between areas of interest are usually relative.

If you are guided by Google Maps, it is likely that this application will give you an estimated time of arrival to your destinations. Don’t get carried away by this estimate: arrival time in Guatemala depends largely on road conditions, weather or traffic.

5. Guatemala: a multitude of activities in the Central America of cheap tourism

Whether you are looking to visit the Central America of cultural tourism, the Central America of volcanoes, the Central America of paradisiacal beaches, the Central America of visits to protected areas with unique fauna and flora, or even the gastronomic Guatemala, let us tell you that this country is a symbol of tourist Central America. Travel there is cheap and the activities you can do are countless.

A unique and unrepeatable trip with our tips

If you are going to Central America, whether you travel there soon or not, keep these considerations in mind so you don’t forget anything in your planning. Remember that a vacation can be better spent if the destination is known in advance.