Lake Atitlan, Guatemala Boats Hey everybody! My partner made a similar post, but it got removed without any reason so I am going to ask again 🙂 We are traveling to Guatemala in August of this year, specifically in Tzununa, which will require boats to travel most of everywhere. Does anybody know what time lanchas and tuk-tuks stop operating? In addition, if anybody knows the…

Should I cancel my trip to Guatemala? I have flights booked for this Saturday, for a trip I’ve been planning for a couple months to Guatemala. We were planning to hike Volcan Acatenango. Recently I’ve read that Fuego has been inactive for the last few weeks, and the last time this happened was right before it blew in 2018 (killing many people). It sounds like there’s some safety con…

USA and Guatemala trip possible (US-immigration) hello everyone, me and a friend want to book flights from Germany to Miami and three weeks later back. After few days in Miami, we want to fly to Guatemala, stay there for one or two weeks and later travel back to Miami and then back home. But I heard about the harsh conditions at the entry point of the US. What is the possibility of getting re…

Solo Female Traveler in Guatemala Seeking Advice Please give me your honest experiences. I would like to go solo. Guatemala looks so gorgeous, l’d visit Antigua, Acatenango, Lake Atitlan, and Peredon. Did you feel safe? How complicated is transportation from place to place? Any helpful recommendations? Such as which side of Lake Atitlan is the cleanest and best for swimming .. BIG THANK YOU! …

U.S. Military Planes Carrying Migrants Land in Guatemala The Department of Defense said this week that it would provide planes for deportation flights.

How Guatemala Plans to Resettle Planeloads of Deportees from U.S. The case of Guatemala reveals how President Trump’s promised sweeps could change life outside the United States, too.

Advice on places to visit in Mexico and Guatemala (history/wildlife/hiking/landscapes) Hi, I’m going to Mexico and Guatemala (+ a short detour into Honduras) for 5 weeks this summer (entire June and early July). My current plans include Mexico City, Oaxaca, Palenque, Tikal, Antigua, Acatenango (climbing) and Copan but I want to include a few more activities. The main reason for the trip is to see different historical sites. My oth…

Tanzania or Guatemala Travel Hallo, we can’t decide if we should rather visit Guatemala and Belize in April or Tanzania in July next year for our honeymoon. Who can help us with the decision? This would be our plan: Guatemala/Belize: 2 weeks travelling through Guatemala to get to know the culture and nature spots. 1 week diving and snorkelling in Belize. Tanzania: 1 week to…

Private/Shared Shuttle from San Pedro La Laguna to Guatemala La Aurora Hi all, My friend and I are going on a ~4 day trip to Guatemala this friday, and returning on Tuesday. We have the indian nose hike scheduled at 4am on Tuesday where we will get dropped off at San Juan to roam around for a bit and leave around 10:30am to go to the airport (flight is at 7:45pm and we’d like to be there by 5). Everywhere I looked…

Nicaragua, Panama, or Guatemala in April/May 2025 for me (35M), my wife (36F), SIL (34F), and two kids (2F and 1M)? Me (35M), my wife (36F) and her sister (34F) are planning a two-week trip in Nicaragua, Panama or Guatemala. We’re experienced travelers (backpacked Central/South America, Europe, SEA). My wife has raved about Guatemala since she went in 2011, and I haven’t been yet so I’m leaning toward there but open to being swayed. Some things about us: We’…

Where to stay on Lake Atitlan, Guatemala Heading to Guatemala in a few weeks and can’t decide where to stay on Lake Atitlan. Thinking of doing a night or two in Panajachel, and another in either San Marcos or San Pedro, but would appreciate some insight from anyone who has been to some of the other towns on the lake. submitted by /u/furiouspanda7

Insight on transportation Guatemala to Costa Rica best way to travel for Guatemala to Costa Rica. Is it flying or land travel. I don’t mind spending a day travel. I would be leaving Guatemala City going to San Juan. submitted by /u/Ill-Anything1214

Peru, Panama, Costa Rica or Guatemala? Hello everyone, I was a hoping to get some advice on where is best to go for a 2 week holiday. Some background my partner and I are really into nature, and would love to do some jungle trekking. We are not really fussed about cities, a certainly not just sitting on a beach. Cost is a consideration, but only if it isn’t at the expense of the wild…

What is the Internet like in Guatemala? Where is best etc? Hi there, I’m hoping to start travelling soon for a few months. I am hoping to start off in Guatemala and I heard Antigua is the best for internet. The thing is I only have to consider is one meeting that I need it to be absolutely perfect for. It will likely be over teams with 3 other people and last for around 3 hours. But as it is my VIVA/Doc…

Guatemala Itinerary Review Looking for thoughts on this itinerary for my SO and I for anyone who has been! Looking at going in January or February. Days 1-3 Antigua: Adjust to altitude, explore the city. Potentially a day trip to Chichicastenango (we’ve considered doing this from Atitlan as well) 4-5: Acatenango volcano hike 6-9: Shuttle to and stay around Atitlan. Thinki…

Guatemala deserves more attention Guatemala is one of my favorite countries! I think it’s highly underrated and it’s truly a hidden gem. Nature, volcanoes, beautiful lakes, beach, the Tikal ruins, CULTURE, good food and so much more. Plus it’s very inexpensive! Whoever has not been yet, I highly advise to give Guatemala a visit. 🇬🇹 submitted by /u/rduenas12

guatemala travel plans is guatemala safe to travel to? i’m supposed to go coming up but i’m very nervous. any advice? submitted by /u/dolphinshark1

Guatemala Airport Question Hello all, I have a 2:30am flight out of Guatemala City Aurora Airport. Because I’m coming from the highlands, I have to take a 4hr bus to the city. I will arrive around 4:30pm. If I get to the airport at 5pm, can I go through security and customs at that time and just wait at the gate until we board? I do not want to book a hotel for 6 hours….

Visiting Guatemala AND El Salvador, or just one? I am currently in a bit of a pickle when it comes to what I am wanting to do for my trip next week. I leave on the 12th for Guatemala City, and my date of return is the 26th (2 weeks, basically). However, I am wondering what I should do in regard to where I divide my time. I was currently thinking of splitting the trip half and half with respe…

Solo travel to Antigua Guatemala for Spanish Has anyone traveled to Antigua Guatemala for Spanish lessons through — https://spanishschoolplfm.com — this language school? It looks like a good experience with one on one lessons and a lot of conversational-focused learning. I am wondering from a first-hand perspective what it is like, as well as any things to know or do there? I am going in l…