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Guatemala is a stunningly beautiful country with a deep and colourful history that is often overlooked by travellers to Central America.
Guatemala has everything you need for a great adventure from Spanish colonial architecture in Antigua to dramatic Volcanos,the serene waters of Lake Atitlán and the opportunity explore the ancient Mayan ruins of Tikal and El Petan in one of the most bio-diverse regions in Central America.
The Guatemalan people are incredibly friendly and welcoming and their rich and distinct culture is one that should be experienced.
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The best months to visit Guatemala are January, February, March, April, November and December. In general, the warm months are February, March, April, May, July and August. The wettest months are May, June, August and September.
Guatemalan Quetzal (GTQ)
Catagory “A” countries do not require Visa’s and can stay for 90 days. Category “B & C ” require visas to be applied for before arrival.
That is a difficult question to answer and heavily depends on one’s risk tolerance. If you check your home countries travel advisories then you will probably see a warning issued with a high level of risk noted for Guatemala. At Xpolorist we are well-healed travellers and quite often the situation on the ground is much different. Ultimately a traveller must do their own research and be smart but not scared. There are good and bad people everywhere but socio-economic pressures and changing political landscapes in countries can change things quickly. Do your own research and trust your gut.
It’s easy to day dream about hanging out in this stunning A-frame over looking Lake Atitlan.
A private cabin with views of three Volcanoes.
Surf hotel on Guatemala’s Pacific Coast in El Paredon.
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