Internet is the best tool we travelers have this days, and I thought it would be a good idea to share with you some of the websites I consider really important to know during a visit to Guatemala. This websites will not be only a great source of information, but in some cases will save […]
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Useful travel web sites when you visit Guatemala
Published at September 11th, 2008 in Tips.2 CommentsEuros & Mexican Pesos to Quetzales
Published at August 26th, 2008 in Tips.No CommentsI decided to write this post because I met a couple of travelers the other day in Guatemala City who were having some troubles finding a place where to change Euros to Quetzales.
They manage to make it all the way to the City from Flores since there is couple of places around who will […]
From Semuc Champey to Flores with Don Felix
Published at July 21st, 2008 in Transportation, Peten, Verapaces and Tips.No CommentsOn my last trip trough Guatemala, after I visited Semuc Champey I wanted to head to Flores in order to see Tikal and then move to Belize. I was staying at Posada las Marias and they offer me a shuttle service straight to Flores for Q160 ($22). I thought it was a bit too expensive, […]
Is Guatemala safe?
Published at July 4th, 2007 in Activities, Guatemala City and Tips.One CommentOne of the most common questions people ask when they are coming to Guatemala for the first time is: it is safe to travel in Guatemala?
Guatemala had a very sad history of violence, civil war and dictatorships during the 20th century and just now is trying to emerge from that. There are still many social […]
When you go out from the Airport of Guatemala City
Published at June 27th, 2007 in Buses, Activities, Guatemala City and Tips.No CommentsWhen arriving to a new country, I always ask me the same question: Now where do I go??
For me is part of the fun and the adventure, but sometimes is nice to know the next move when you arrive into a new country after a long flight, especially if you do not speak […]