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Is Antigua Guatemala Safe or Dangerous?

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Table of Contents Safety In Antigua Guatemala Safety Tips in Antigua Guatemala [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.0.9″ text_font=”||||||||” text_font_size=”19px” text_line_height=”1.8em” locked=”off”] If you are planning on traveling to Guatemala, the biggest concern would certainly be your safety . Before February 2019, Guatemala was ranked at level 3 by the U.S government, which says “Reconsider Travel”. After February 2019, it has changed to level 2, which is “Exercise Increased Caution”. So safety has gotten better but is it safe enough to travel to Guatemala, especially the more popular tourist destinations such as Antigua Guatem...

Lake Atitlan, Guatemala – Guats up?

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Guats up? I read this phrase on a t-shirt around the shores of Lake Atitlan Guatemala and instantly added it to my vocabulary. Arriving in Lake Atitlan, Guatemala from Mexico became one of those nightmarish but fun travel stories that you tell everyone. We travelled from San Cristóbal de las Casas into Guatemala at the La Mesilla border crossing. A hectic and very Central American border crossing. Mexico to Lake Atitlan Guatemala Getting from Mexico to Guatemala After several weeks exploring Mexico and experiencing Day of the Dead in Oaxaca City. We arrived in San Cristobal de la Casas we made a split second decision to bypass Belize and head straight to Guatemala. It would be our first border crossing over land on our Central American adventure. San Cristóbal de las Casas to La Mesilla From San Cristobal, you can take a 4 hour bus to La Mesilla. Busses depart from the main station in San Cristobal and as with most Mexican travel tickets are well pric...

BEST and CHEAPEST Restaurants to Eat in San Ignacio Belize

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Table of Contents Best Cheap Eats in San Ignacio Belize Mincho’s Cenaida’s Belizean Food Best Restaurants in San Ignacio Belize Ko-Ox Han Nah (Let’s go eat) Pop’s Guava Limb Cafe Where to Stay in San Ignacio Belize [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″ custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”0|0px|18.5938px|0px|false|false”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.27.4″ text_font=”||||||||” text_font_size=”19px” text_line_height=”1.8em” locked=”off”] When it comes to traveling, food is probably one of the most important parts. Being able to try the local cuisines, tasting the freshest ingredients they grow the region, and sampling the local bever...

Guide to Tikal Mayan Ruins and How to CAMP There

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Table of Contents Where Are the Tikal Mayan Ruins Cost to Enter Tikal Mayan Ruins How to Purchase Tickets for Tikal Mayan Ruins Cost of Tikal Tour and Where to Get it Food Inside Tikal National Park Camping in Tikal National Park and Why I recommend it Everything You Need to Know About Camping in Tikal Ruins How to Get to Tikal National Park from Flores With Public Transportation Where to Stay in Flores Guatemala [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″ custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.0.9″ text_font=”||||||||” text_font_size=”19px” text_line_height=”1.8em” locked=”off”] Tikal ruins, one of the most spectacular, if not, the MOST spectacular Mayan ...