EVERYTHING To Know BEFORE Visiting Guatemala

In this travel guide about Guatemala we discuss travel tips and things to do. We discuss places like Tikal, Lake Atitlan, Lachua, Livingston, Antigua, Semuc Champey and much more. This Guatemala travel guide will leave you very informed about the things to know when you visit this central American country. Guatemala safety is a concern for travelers and we address that in this guide.
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[@IslandHopperTV]

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[@longsleevethong1457]

Hey. Great video. This really helped. I found it to be super accurate as per my travels in Central America. Great editing too. You did a great job of showing what it looks like down there. Quick Question…I drove all through Costa Rica for 7 days in a Rental vehicle. You think Guatemala would be more difficult or about the same?

[@email4664]

If you are going to be giving advice of a place, try to pronounce the names right.

[@longsleevethong1457]

@@email4664 try and help the conversation. If it’s misspelt we still know what hes talking about.

[@johnnymoretti]

@@email4664 Don't be a dickhead. Make your own video if you don't like how he pronounces things. Jerk.

[@terryb5053]

I wish this guy would do more videos.....he's concise and covers what you need to know. The weather. The food. Unlike most other travel videos; his videos aren't all about him. He understands what you need to know.

[@lyndasanchez3889]

Talking about the security is very sad that we are mostly known as a dangerous place, of course we have danger just like in any other place but, as a guatemalan girl that lives in the city I can tell that Atitlan and his villages especially San Juan is amazing when it comes to safety, you feel secure every time, you can walk in the streets at midnight and all is safe, they take care very well of the tourists since they mostly live and depend on tourism to survive. And yes, we are very very friendly people, we are warm and we treat everyone with much courtesy, for strangers might be weird but thats they way we are. Welcome to Guatemala everyone

[@blotski]

@@thejesuscodes9028 That is out of order.

[@arslanjaan8112]

can we be a friend

[@edmourgagnon1504]

Pero todavía es el.tercero païs mas violento del planeta...

[@jonathanmillner]

When I was 15, my family and I had three banditos jump out on the road, one with an uzi, one had a revolver, and the other some kind of standard clip pistol aimed at our vehicle. The driver of our vehicle stopped. They got in our van, took us down in a valley and robbed us. I thought they were probably going to shoot us when they asked us to take off our shoes and face down in the dirt. Instead... they just wanted our shoes. And my mom... they didn't touch her. I went down to Guatemala 2 more times and never had an incident like this. As an adult, I've come to learn more about the Guatemalan civil war and this post war period. We were down there in this post civil war period. Much of the army had been disbanded. We found out those who robbed us, were part of this army that formerly had jobs, but now were jobless. We also found out that local vigilantes apparently found their bodies chopped up by machetes in the jungle about a year later. Apparently they were not being well received by us or anyone else... It was strange to me that these people were literally robbing us because... poverty. It was just really bad poverty in a lot of places. I think Guatemala today has overcome the worst that poverty has to offer. People with more prospect of a future treat themselves and their neighbors better. I think it was this time in my life that planted a seed that caused me to just hate human poverty deeply and the trappings of it. I'm sure it's a much safer place today. It was a little bit holy shit when I was down there 25 years ago though, in this post war period. I think that's partially why Guatemala gets a bad reputation. It's lingering problems from that time. That said, I can't speak of the Guatemala of today as I haven't been down in over 2 decades, but I'm sure it's safer. Now I'm grown and have a 15 year old daughter. I think it's time to go back to Guatemala and check it out again and bring my wife and daughter.

[@FaisalraoFaisalrao]

I wish visit to Guatemala send me a invation

[@miguelaguirre8878]

No!!thank you for visiting my country guatemala ,now you know that every thing they say about Guatemala been a dangerous country is not true ,guatemala is safe to visit just like you said ,new york is dangerous ,los angeles is dangerous ,danger is every where ,but if you take the safety measures ,then you will be allright ,thank you my friend ,and comeback soon ,godbless you..

[@piyushpunyani9592]

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[@JoeyBallzMcBigMe]

Puro paja vos, hasta te roban los lentes.

[@bradleymiller437]

¿Puedo poseer un arma mientras estoy allí?

[@Friendlytaurus]

Ur right u have to stay away from sketchy places and stay aware in Guatemala just like u would in the United States I’ve never had my house or car broken into or had anything stolen in Guatemala but in the United States i have lol

[@fayeschwarz6352]

Is the weather ok in August? Or rains a lot?

[@franciscoantoniojuan1557]

Welcome to Guatemala my friends..

[@NomadShifu]

Guatemala is best known for its volcanic landscape, fascinating Mayan culture and the colorful colonial city of Antigua, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. But this small Central American country has a wealth of homegrown produce and talent.

[@hugoberlusconi]

Cosi vero. So true but Guatemala for centuries needs more support and good publicity in the international stage. Is so beautiful and rich the United Kingdom of Guatemala established since 1609 and that extends from El Soconusco (today Chiapas) to part of Panama. Guatemala is 12th producer of silver in the world and 20th producer of gold besides having massive reserves of nickel, jade and so many other natural resources too bad for almost a century big foreign multinational anglosaxon corporations have been taking almost everything. Long live Juan Santamaria the heroe of Costa Rica who died in battle against the anglo pirates. The Malvinas belong to Argentina, The Esequibo belongs to Venezuela and Belice belongs to Guatemala. Guatemala exploited and sabotaged for almost a century but never gives up. Long live Latinoamerica United and Free against the english piraterism of centuries. God bless

[@CX50K]

My mom is from Guatemala I wnat to go there one day I never been there

[@ronaldreynolds11]

TesGUutamalais very beautiful and I found it very peacefully for my health where here in the Us I suffered a nervous breakdown Guatemala was very instlmenty to giving me my clambous , peaceful ness back . I highly recommend Go!!!!!!

[@ronaldreynolds11]

The food is to die for

[@pavel55339]

I’ve been traveling to Guatemala for years and your information was spot on. Beautiful country and people. Love the food!!

[@antobellog1878]

Atitlan lake is one of the most beautiful places in the world. I loved it so much. The whole Guatemala is a stunning country. I hope I can go back one day

[@guikello]

Unos videos impecables, gracias! Es así como realmente debe mostrarse Guatemala, como un país maravilloso!!!

[@sulaymanbarrow7369]

Its more than 1 airport,Flores has airport if you're going to Tikal area

[@jassenia.Luanaa]

Thanks for showing and admiring our Culture 🇬🇹🤍

[@marvinestupe8627]

I never thought you would make a video from my country guatemala but thats awesome and glad you had a good experience and dont follow what the news tells you about this place... greetings from canada

[@JusNmyWORLD]

I just hired a couple of Guatemalan guys...so I started learning Spanish and I'm just doing a deep dive into their culture it looks very beautiful

[@victorleonelpopxona9765]

Bierafu guatemala 🇬🇹 ♥ ❤ 💖

[@wendyz4171]

This is so helpful, thanks!

[@ileanamendez5723]

Thank you for your unbiased comments. I highly appreciate you taking the time to do it.🌞

[@goodnewsgodwin6465]

Hey

[@arslanjaan8112]

can we be a friend

[@freddieruiz7282]

Your spot on..

[@kieranmahan8702]

I wish this guy would do more videos go ....concise and nails what you need to know. The weather. The food. Unlike most other travel videos; his videos aren't all about him. He understands what you need to know. simple. the best

[@Luis_Montenegro6]

Hey just as FYI you can go by plane from Guatemala City to Tikal, Quetzaltenango and Puerto Barrios! You can skip the long haul drives around....

[@cocinandoconelchapinymas.9698]

Thats true, with nice little planes.

[@marplato2558]

Great video and good information; awesome nice takes, best vibes! 👌 👍 🇬🇹

[@maggiecalderon490]

Love your video,very informative. Thank you!

[@bex5762]

This was really informative, thank you! Hoping to visit in a couple of months :)

[@sydneywatson6487]

Thank you bro for your video. It is very useful.

[@nuclear1916]

Thanks I'm visiting Guatemala soon because that's where my parents were raised.

[@byronperez3558]

Greetings from Guatemala 🇬🇹always welcome to end Joy our auténtic Guatemalan food and snaks

[@4_flor628]

Starbucks coffee comes from beautiful Guatemala ❤ thank you for showing some beautiful places that Guatemala has to offer

[@fitoparedes232]

Thanks Boss for share great video and very good information.

[@chelag405]

Thank you for the information and beautiful videos.

[@littlehappyface1212]

Super useful, thanks for sharing! 👍

[@wherestheparty_]

this video is so valuable! I`m researching before heading from Colombia to Guatemala - thank you!

[@rolandorivas9119]

Nice video!! Thank you for all tips about visiting Guatemala 🙏

[@murugicaro1]

Thanks great info..

[@MyrtleBeachbigwheel]

Thank you for visiting my country and spreading the word about Guatemala

[@alejandroroque7699]

Great video, good information and recommendations. Thank you!

[@elisajohnston1364]

Thank you for the overview!

[@staniel123]

Thanks for this informative content. Guatemala is an impressive country in every sense.

[@globaloff-road3601]

Great video, thank you!!!

[@gvbalajee]

Yes must visit very beautiful Guatemala

[@angieleiva1523]

Im going to Guatemala in June for a month to be with family and im so excited

[@molinaafo]

Nice video. I have extended family there. Went 10 years ago with the wife, and planning to go again in a few months with the whole family (two kids the time). This was super helpful!

[@RaulHernandez-pn2ec]

Very good video 👍 God bless yuo for ever 🙏

[@luceliaschirrmann7670]

Thank you for preparing this video and sharing all these information!!! Very good, be with Angels and hugs from South Brazil!!!

[@werecrocodile]

Can't wait to visit Guatemala one day

[@viktorgamasshkov5156]

Great info video, way to go my friend 🙏👍👏🏼😃

[@johnnymoretti]

Thanks for taking the time to make this video! Very helpful in planning our January 2025 trip!

[@ScenicCaptivation]

Thanks for this! It helped me out a lot before my trip.

[@taiwanclassicalmusic]

it is very calming and mindful

[@arslanjaan8112]

can we be a friend

[@Playboi760]

Thank you for visiting cool country 🇬🇹🙏🏾💯

[@christiancano907]

Love your videos.

[@josejuanhernandezpalencia8407]

Welcome to Guatemala

[@zorgee]

good videos dude, informative, no drama, clean and well narrated. good job

[@jerryjimenez7664]

Great video 😊

[@trinidadinternational]

Great, thorough information! Thanks!

[@rossytahay5101]

Gracias por mostrar nuestra cultura Guatemala

[@nelsondiangovlog750]

Nice and wonderful you are wishing you a happy and lovely days always ❤️ keep safe always ❤️ God bless you always

[@esperanzajimenez8644]

It’s beautiful

[@alextobar832]

Thanks for all the information

[@charleeespina]

Felizidades em tu biaje a guatemala

[@andrewthacker114]

Great clip,informative.

[@victorsaloj410]

Thank you brother to visit my beautiful country Guatemala 🇬🇹. I hope you go again. I live in New York 🗽.

[@gwenmarcus3389]

I moved to Guatemala to live with my best friends who were working in the US and got deported, so I am very familiar with life here. Some things to note: *The weather is springtime-like in the major tourist areas that he visited. Weather here is based on altitude: it is hot in the western lowlands and quite cold high in the mountains. * I agree with him that it is quite a safe country. Locals say if you are not involved with illegal drugs in any way, you'll probably be okay. I travel all over by myself and have never had any negative experiences. Of course, Guatemala City can be dangerous, as can any big city. I don't spend much time in the capital, and always go accompanied by local friends... so I recommend finding out which areas are the safest. * I do not have a vehicle here. I live in a rural area and take a tuk-tuk into the small towns nearby. It's almost door-to-door service. I travel by camioneta (chicken bus - retrofitted US school buses) for longer trips, like from the capital city to my rural community, or to visit friends all over the west coast. I call it a party on a bus; camionetas are crowded - they really pack us in with three people to each bench originally intended for two school children, and people standing in the aisles. I ask before boarding if there is a seat, as I do not want to stand for a long trip. If there is no seat available, I wait for the next camioneta. Food venders, snake oil salesmen, beggars, preachers all hop on the bus and sell their goods give their spiels... it's fun.

[@freddieruiz7282]

Where in the states are you from ? I'm from California, product of Guatemalan parents and I'm planning to move there as they live there now as they've retired.

[@aaronhill7248]

This is helpful I am american and my girlfriend got deported to Flores Guatemala any tips for an American moving here?

[@rokosbasilisk913]

@@aaronhill7248I recommend asking the Guatemalan subreddit, they’re knowledgeable with those sorts of questions

[@picklejuice2]

i’m doing a few month trip. what are the best sites to find a few month home rental?

[@angelicagarciasaavedra9515]

I enjoyed your video, especially your pronunciations : ) I was born in Guatemala, left at a young age of 6 and have visited many times but I have yet to travel to so many of those places. I only know Antigua, Santiago Atitlan and Chiquimula. Last year we went together with my husband for the first time, visited Puerto San Jose, I would not recommend it. There are better beaches like Monterico and Hawaii. I love visiting for many reasons, I love the culture, people passing by will always greet you with good morning, good afternoon, good evening. They don't even know you but it's the Guatemalan hospitality. Glad you enjoyed your trip. Hoping one day I can visit Livingston, looks lovely!

[@arslanjaan8112]

Kya Ham ek dost Ban sakte hain

[@arslanjaan8112]

can we be a friend

[@nazxa]

Thank you

[@mcrucon515]

I love my Guatemala thank u 🙏🏻

[@mecup5440]

Nice trip

[@mirta5632]

Wow que bonito video de mi bello pais Guatemala!thank you,I love your video,and yes you have to be a brave person to drive there,I never do it when I visit Guatemala and El Salvador,but yes beatyful country!

[@colinandmeg]

Whoa good things to know!

[@mariaemilianegron]

Love it

[@kelwilson3949]

When to Guatemala back back in 2020 was stuck there because COVID for 3 months from England it was beautiful people beautiful ❤️ I'm going back next year 💯🙏

[@mattcarr2050]

really good video

[@dmbackpacking6721]

Gonna go in April/May as a university graduation gift to myself hopefully its not too rainy

[@Sn0reSnoreDan]

I'm going May/June after my rugby season is over. I hope it doesn't rain the whole time for me either 😅

[@edwinrosales6322]

Great video!

[@Batman38677]

I’m going to Guatemala soon with my uncle and grandma

[@iSee109]

That opening shot!!!! OMG!!!

[@lindenhenry2]

Thanks!

[@hump1953]

I really enjoyed this video, considering visiting it….

[@ElnpalApavhe5000]

Everything looks pretty cool I am from Mexico but I wanna go there

[@wilmorales06]

I love your video. ❤

[@patriot1182]

Up here in the northeast, Guatemalans are the best workers! Employers hire them before any other South Americans! Thanks for the tour!

[@jomr5251]

"South Americans" for real? Hahaha Guatemala belongs to CENTRAL AMERICA and South America begins in Colombia and ends in Chile and Argentina. Just for the records Canada, United States and Mexico belongs to NORTH AMERICA. It is good to know that Guatemalans in your community are hard workers because the Central Americans that live where I work are the opposite from those in your community sadly but real.

[@RaulGonzalez-fr4pu]

Everywhere in the world there are hard working people and everywhere in the world there are LAZY PEOPLE ! Most latino Americans think they're to good to do just any kind of work but when they find themselves in USA they do anything to earn a living ! Here a person cleaning floors or washing dishes can make more money than a teacher or other professions in Latin America and thats a fact ! Blessings !

[@user-dt7vv4rq7o]

Es un lugar muy hermoso

[@fredycastro1620]

Beautiful country! I was in Guatemala City last Thursday and Antigua for the weekend. I drove from el El Salvador it was a pleasant drive

[@bigcockedman714]

how was the drive/long?

[@WalkingMario]

Great video

[@blueangel9746]

At the moment you have the best and most complete ❤️ info of this beautyful Heaven sucursal (branch) that is the Majestic Solemn and Imponent Catolic GUATEMALA 🇬🇹 ❤️. Thus info is esencial for travelers.

[@55young55]

Thanks for visiting my country I like your videos

[@arslanjaan8112]

can we be a friend

[@arslanjaan8112]

can we be a friend

[@mohamedfawas9452]

Very good explanation much love from India 🇮🇳

[@JJaguar001]

thank you!

[@Batman38677]

I hope to be safe I’m ready excited

[@demesioescobar5394]

Great video sir 👍 greetings from xela GT land

[@tourwiths.k.c8110]

So nice🇧🇩🇧🇩🇧🇩🇧🇩

[@blancaavila4684]

Me gusta

[@louie7141]

Great video! Love the quality, content and picture. What camera do you use? Thanks

[@josselinavila6132]

Guatemala multicultural cuenta con lugar turistico super Hermoso que cuando estes en diferentes Lugares, vas a queres a regresar con todo la familia🎉 Recomendado Siete Altares, Tikal, Castillo de San Felipe, semuc

[@redfirekla]

Great content 👌, wonder when the last eruption was on some of those volcanoes 🌋. The scenery with the volcanoes reminds me of parts of Italy 🇮🇹

[@IslandHopperTV]

A few are actually active now. One puffs every 30 minutes right next to Antigua. Pecaya is also active near Guatemala City

[@piyushpunyani9592]

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[@jaypalmerittas4607]

FYI the guatemalan currency name is "Quetzal" if you say "Quetzales" then you're talking in plural (more than one Quetzal). But you're right Guatemala is more affordable than Costa Rica and Mexico. Your video is very informative about the country.

[@dominiqueserbakis2985]

hello : thank you for the good movie

[@astrongchristian]

Great travel video. I want to get a copy of the intro music. How do I find it? It's perfect fit for the video.

[@teestoymirando9105]

3:06 , to be exact, Q.50, quetzales in dollars is $6.75, thank you for your travel videos, Guatemala was missing you already!!!!

[@LMDinNC]

I picked up on this too - easiest reference when traveling is that 100Q is about $13.00.

[@jlagrido]

Thank you for the information! I’m excited to explore Guatemala. What’s a puddle jumper ☺️

[@rickryan2157]

I want to go to Guatemala 😊

[@lesleykenwood2715]

My plan is to visit during both the Day of the Dead Celebration and the Giant Kite Festival, which I believe happen both in the fall, November.

[@claudias7628]

did you take the bus /shuttle system? how did you book things? What’s the best transportation options?