"guell's Guatemala Page" Guatemala by guell

Guatemala Travel Guide: 2,953 reviews and 8,461 photos

This is the place where I was born. Although I haven't lived here since I was 5, I have been back on many occasions.

The country is much safer since the end of the civil war, but as always, when traveling in a foreign land, you must be alert and not do foolish things that may get you into trouble. Driving is the best way to get around. All you have to do is rent a car (no 4x4 required) at the local car rental company, which should be arranged ahead of time to get the best price. Then, grab a good map and explore!! (more info in the Transportation section) If driving makes you feel disconnected from the locals, then the bus system is another fairly reliable and very cheap way to get around.

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In a nutshell:The Land of Eternal Spring

Last visit to Guatemala: May 1998
Intro Updated Sep 4, 2004
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Temple I (picture courtesy of mayaruins.com) - Guatemala

Tikal-The Great Mayan City Things to Do (1)

Tikal is one of the largest and best-preserved Mayan cities around. I’ve been there three times, and I’d go back in a... more travel advice

Ride the buses. They're fun, and... Transportation (2)

The Guatemalan buses are a very inexpensive way to get around. They are also a great way to meet some local people (and... more travel advice

Driving? Transportation (2)

DRIVING? If you drive, you should plan your travel time for the daylight hours. Try to stay off the long stretches of... more travel advice

I would have to say that,... Tourist Traps (1)

I would have to say that, unless you are interested in staying at one of those big Hilton-type hotels, and/or have to... more travel advice

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mad4travel Feb 22, 2005 at 9:06 AM

I went there last year and loved it. It is so scenic especially Lago de Atitlan and places like Antigua are very nice. More pages please!
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MalenaN Feb 22, 2005 at 9:00 AM

I have only spent a few days in Guatemala. It is a beautiful country and I hope to go back one day.
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jodssmile Oct 28, 2004 at 9:36 PM

Wow! Your mayan pictures show these ruins beat the ones we saw in Mexico by far!
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cachaseiro Feb 15, 2004 at 5:34 PM

i was in guatemala last year and really enjoyed it. very interesting country with very freindly people.
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olja1234 Apr 25, 2003 at 12:45 PM

What an interesting country. Your pics are superb and you gave us a lot of useful info.
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jenniferhen Apr 4, 2003 at 8:09 PM

Great page, very interesting stuff on Mayan...
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unravelau Mar 30, 2003 at 8:15 PM

I have read a little and heard many reports about the Mayan civilisation and it has impressed itself upon me as being a very interesting culture.....I enjoyed your page and great tips. Thank you.
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Ken_Weaver Feb 17, 2003 at 3:26 PM

I agree with you that Antiqua is far more interesting than Guate City!
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RowanGBR Feb 6, 2003 at 2:27 PM

Why is it the Land of Eternal Spring?

Great driving tips - such a cute bus!!
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Sharrie Jan 19, 2003 at 10:16 PM

Thanks!