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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...

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 ...

5 TOP Things to Do In Flores Guatemala TODAY!!!

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Table of Contents What To Do in Flores: 5 Best Things to Do in Flores Guatemala 1. Visit the Hidden Gem Yaxha Ruins How to Get to Yaxha Ruins and How Much Does it Cost? 2. Enjoy a Nice Relaxing Day at Jorge’s Rope Swing How to Get to Jorge’s Rope Swing From Flores and How Much Does it Cost? 3. Schedule a Tour to Tikal Ruins How to Get to Tikal Ruins From Flores and How Much Does it Cost? 4. Admire the Beauty of Flores at Mirador Del Rey canek How to Get to El Mirador Del Canek and How Much Does it Cost? 5. Take a Dip at Playa Chechenal Peten How to Get to Playa Chechenal Peten and How Much Does it Cost? How Long To Stay In Flores, Guatemala Safety In Flores Guatemala Where to Stay in Flores Guatemala [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″][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=...