Guatemala - What to Know Before You Visit Guatemala

[@shirosenshiesq]

Your kids are so lucky to be able to grow up travelling the world and being exposed to life outside America. I'm a firm believer that that kind of exposure makes for better people.

[@tosht2515]

Really love the _Ask a Local_ videos as a complement to all the awesome WW content. 👍👍

[@woltersworld]

Thanks Tosh

[@Travelingmel]

We had such an amazing experience in Guatemala last spring. While the poverty was hard to see, it's important to see it. The ruins were amazing and the people friendly. So much to see and do and so affordable. -Henry

[@israelrodas6232]

TravelingMel please come again

[@isabelc.m9593]

I miss Guatemala so much!!!! xxxx love from Portugal

[@jamespaz4333]

Come soon you are always welcome

[@aliciaunaryan4751]

The tour guide spoke English well. He really did an amazing job promoting his home country. Mark you would do well promoting a beer ad 👌😉 Greetings from South Africa

[@woltersworld]

Local beers will be heavily featured in our 12 days of Christmas video this year :)

[@javieroxlaj5498]

Guatemala 🇬🇹 is amazing place in the 🌎 world...!!!

[@vetiverjohn8546]

Guatemala is one of my fave countries. So much to see and do in such a small country. The people, culture and food are also wonderful.

[@LincolnintheAdirondacks]

Guatemala is one of the places I’m looking at going to this Spring.

[@Travelingmel]

You won't regret it. -H

[@spicyroads]

I went last March so nice weather in the high parts

[@pablolopezlinares6892]

I hope you enjoy your trip go to Antigua guatemala , San Pedro la Laguna, cayala ciudad de guatemala ... food try gallo beer , tamales, Chuchitos, atol de elote , churrasco guatemalteco , tostadas de guacamol , salsa and beans , pollo campero enjoy your trip best wishes from Minnesota .

[@sallyshort7255]

In no particular order: 1. Don’t eat lettuce in Guatemala. It’s may not have been cleaned properly. The same can be said about many produce items like don’t buy cut fruit from someone on the street. Lettuce is very specifically prohibited in my travel group. 2. The city of Antigua has joined the no straw revolution. You likely won’t get one unless you ask, and it will probably be paper. I might take my own in the future. 3. Limonada con soda is a favorite drink. It’s lemonade made with carbonated water instead of regular water. Try it. 4. In most places, you don’t flush toilet paper. There will be a trash can next to the toilet. 5. While some places do accept USA currency, they are extremely strict on the condition of the money since the banks won’t take anything with the slightest amount of damage. Even a crease from putting a bill in your wallet might be rejected. Get your money exchanged ahead of time. They'll take quetzales in pretty much any condition. 6. The restaurants often automatically add a tip onto your bill. If your bill says propina on it, you’re all set unless you want to give more. 7. Keep up on your fluids. Don’t wait till you feel thirsty. Dehydration feels awful. Do not drink the tap water. Agua Pura Salvavidas 😁 (bottled water brand) 8. It’s completely normal for a woman to breastfeed in public without covering up. 9. Auto Hotels aren’t just hotels. Umm, let’s just say they service men. 😍🤫 10. Pollo Campero! It’s Guatemala's version of KFC. 11. Plantains are yummy 😁 I’ve been there seven times and hope to go back again in 2021.

[@woltersworld]

Thank you so much for the great add! This will help a lot of people heading to Guatemala. I have some of these in my shocks of Guatemala video coming out in a week or so. So im glad I wasn't the only one that noticed some of these. You rock! Thanks!

[@se9865]

I was not a fan of the toilet paper situation, but it was worth overlooking.

[@steven-gl2lp]

Ummmm No Pollo Campero Is like Mcdonalds In Guatemala It's the most Popular Fast Food chain In Guatemala. I'm from Guatemala so I know

[@YoyoBooh]

The lettuce and cut off fruits is more about where you get them from ! There are many places that are super clean with veggies and fruits ! This is honestly more a myth ! 🤷🏻‍♀️ I never happened to me or anybody I know but if it happened to you well you should complain about it ! Places that have food businesses must have a complain book that gets check every month! You fill it out with what happened and they better fix it or they lose their permit !

[@sallyshort7255]

Steven Lemus, I could agree to that. Comparing it to KFC is the expression our host uses, but in popularity, you’re right. For anyone else reading this far, there are several familiar chain restaurants in Guatemala like McDonald's, Burger King, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, etc. They’re fine to eat, but Pollo Campero originated in Guatemala. You’re getting something more authentic by eating there than a USA chain. Yoyo Station, I’ve thought before that places that buy their lettuce pre-packaged from a distributor like for a restaurant chain should be okay because the lettuce should be washed correctly to be sold as such. People on my travel team have disagreed. Our host has lived there for 30 years, and she continually tells us no lettuce. If she’s that insistent, I’d rather play it safe for the week and a half I go and try other food. Other than lettuce, yes, many places are clean with their fruits and vegetables. I’m talking about people who set up on a street corner with a huge tub of produce and cut and sell from their tub. They don’t have running water. They don’t have a way to wash their knives or food while sitting there. Anything on the knife or outside peel will end up on the edible part once sliced. For someone who’s lived there a long time, their system may be able to handle it. For a traveler, I wouldn’t recommend it. Even with careful technique, I’ve heard of teammates returning home with parasites from various years.

[@rachellemus7197]

Thanks for be in my country....I hope you have on a wonderful time.

[@woltersworld]

We did

[@yoban360]

I’m glad Guatemala is recovering from this civil war and without the help of the US.

[@xavierlehnhoff1562]

what needs Guatemala is that US gov. can unblock them to trade with other countries with no restrictions. That country deserves to be known and grow that country has a lot history that the world must know. Besides they need reborn. Guatemala is a beautiful country.

[@andres-rodriguez]

It was a bloody war. Many civilians died. Reagan financed US intelligence to train and kill Vietnam style. Guatemala's democracy was crippled in 1954 by US intervention. US owns so much to this country

[@yoban360]

@@andres-rodriguez The U.S has never build back Guatemala or other Latin American countries and that’s us being from the same American continent but has build other nations like China, Saudi, etc.

[@pongop]

Great video! We visited Guatemala in 2018 and it was amazing. Tikal is an impressive site and the Mayans are amazing!

[@WanderingVeteran]

Interesting video! I was in Guatemala for about 10 weeks in 2018! I was there during the eruption near Antigua!

[@Travelingmel]

We were there a month before the eruption. Very cool town and very cool country. Glad you were safe during the eruption. -H

[@OnTheGoWithCarson]

I’ve been wanting to get to Guatemala for forever! I love hearing from a local. Thanks for sharing!

[@JaniceLadyJStyleKrako]

Loved Guatemala!

[@galvatron7881]

I miss my country I love u Guatemala 🇬🇹

[@iamivan25]

Hey dude! That's where the movie star wars was filmed!!! Awesome!!!

[@jamespaz4333]

Also Predator I

[@bradbullough8846]

Going in April. Thanks for the video and information.

[@elsi101]

So cool you have been to Guatemala. I have seen your videos for years. I hope you enjoy your stay in this beautiful country.

[@woltersworld]

We did. We should have spent more time there too

[@christophertakashima2602]

Nice! I’ve always wanted to visit Yavin IV.

[@woltersworld]

Dont tell the first order!

[@costiniucmircea]

Interesting video!

[@niteshades_promise]

look at those beautiful chemtrail free skys! gorgeous scenery!😍🍻

[@pablolopezlinares6892]

I never thought you will be in my second home and thanks for this video... you should go to Antigua Guatemala, San Pedro la Laguna, cayala in Guatemala City , semuc champey, and volcán de ipala.Enjoy your trip regards from Minnesota.

[@woltersworld]

Thanks Pablo! We will be back for sure. I only have one other Guatemala video coming but we will back to film a lot more. Really liked it there. People were so chill

[@aereo1973]

Nice Video !!! tikal is awesome !!!

[@RunTheAtlas]

This is on my bucket list! Tikal isn’t as widely known as Chichen Itza, it is an amazing archeological site!

[@twobrothersproductions9358]

Is Guatemala a relatively cheap place for travelers coming from the states?

[@SoloTravelerOffTheBeatenPath]

Not relatively cheap, more like cheap as fuck.

[@israelrodas6232]

Two Brothers Productions very cheap

[@theodoresmith5272]

Yes but not a cheap as other places. If you want i can look up the hotel in antugua i stayed in. It was part of an old spanish ruin and had hummingbirds in it. About $70 a nite. In Flores i stayed for about $40 a nite. Hostels are cheaper but usually dont have a/c. I eat street food. About $4.50 will get you a 1/4 chicken and a plate of rice and vegs. They also set up a little street market every night with food and some really good deserts in flores. Get out of guata city. Its not very nice. If its your first time, run all your tours and buses through the hotel/ hostel. It may be a couple dollars more but you know it will happen and some people will scam you at the agencies.

[@theodoresmith5272]

@ to be honest South America is cheaper. You can find decent hotels for about $25 a night in most countries. Plus it's much safer in most places. Peru is probably my favorite.

[@xavierlehnhoff1562]

it's the cheapest country in Central America inside up the Capitalism.

[@CherryBlossomskt]

Thanks for always being informative.

[@edgarmendez5574]

Guatemala is fkng AMAZING!!! yes, im guatemalan!!!!

[@woltersworld]

I really enjoyed Guatemala. I'm sad we didnt have more time. Will head back and do more videos. Really a great place

[@edgarmendez5574]

@@woltersworld hey man, next time go to Panajachel Sololá, its fkng paradise, lake, volcano and tons of beautiful ladies from all over the World, i love your vids you really got me in Rouen France so i became a Wolters fan

Lol

[@16tmen]

I'm going there next week over spring break to do service work with my school club. Do you have any tips when visiting there?

[@imitadorherbertnavarro7524]

Excelente video 👍👍👍

[@genius0173]

Beautiful

[@xavierlehnhoff1562]

I am German. My Grandfather was born in that beautiful country. That makes feel a Maya God in someway. You know why 😂. 🇬🇹😘😘

[@theafricantexan9573]

I want to visit Guatemala & Belize

[@corazonnayar684]

Very nice view

[@luisvalle-monroy.8256]

🇬🇹🇬🇹🇬🇹🇬🇹

[@marielix96]

Do you plan to visit Belize? :)

[@NFT_TX]

Where is the best place to find/eat Rambutan fruit?

[@Lauren_aida]

I can't wait to eat alll theee fooood there!!

[@importedmusic]

Excellent new content , also liking the new mic.

[@victoriaf.74]

I was in Guatemala once, something was wrong with the plane windshield and while one was flown from Miami we were taken on a tour. Can’t remember where but I remember loving the people, and the food!

[@hasafienda]

What a surprise! I'm going to Guatemala for the first time next week. Only for a couple days, along with a day in El Salvador, but still I'm excited. Found a cheap flight and just had to buy it. I'm probably going to stay in Guatemala City, maybe go to Antigua close by, since it is such a short stay, but I know it's going to be great. I've been doing a bunch of research on it recently just in anticipation. Really want to try kaq'ik and see if I can find something called vino del abuelo. Being a language nerd, I also want to see if local bookstores sell manuals on kaqchikel or k'iche'. I'm going to make the most of a short stay, but this has been a nice surpise.

[@israelrodas6232]

Guatemala is the cheapest country in Central America to visit 👍 and beautiful

Compared to Nicaragua, El Salvador, Honduras?

[@FlyTyingMechanic88]

Great video. Thanks for the info.

[@Luv2tickt]

As pointed out, Tikal National park, which is shown in the video is AKA: The Fourth Moon of Yavin. So yah...is does one need another reason to visit? Everything else is just a super bonus!

[@rarebutnotreally2522]

Interesting..

[@kevinmiranda129]

Mark, where does one acquire Reggie’s services?

[@woltersworld]

We used Mayan Walks in San Ignacio Belize

[@kevinmiranda129]

Thanks Mark! I’m going to Guatemala this fall, sadly I won’t be able to use Reggie’s service since that originates in Belize. I appreciate the reply!

[@woltersworld]

@@kevinmiranda129 he is a free lancer that works out of Guatemala

[@soothingmeow22]

If you get a chance go to monterrico on the beach they have some amazing seafood soup there. If you ever get a chance to get a coconut from a dwarf coconut tree do it

[@jimmyuk007]

Wow looks like interesting country

[@mrbee1611]

Let me question something do you know where you will go after you die? If not let me say you can have a choice to either go to hell or heaven see 2000 years ago there was this man named Jesus who died on the cross for our sins and rose alive 3 days later all because he truly loved us he died for us so I question you now do you truly believe in Jesus or do you live for the world turn to Jesus Christ trust in him Christ has way much more to give than the world he loves us turn to Christ

[@Tararsupport]

I like hat 🧢

[@hlynnkeith9334]

Tortillas de harina o tortillas de maíz?

[@steven-gl2lp]

Maiz

[@antoniodelima2066]

those young and beaultiful girls behind you guys made my attencion goes away, lol.

[@coolalvin2]

Wearing the German shirt?

[@woltersworld]

It was clean :)

[@GARCATCH_]

Do El Salvador mark

[@tumarfa]

... and remember to book some bodyguards to meet you at the border. :-)

[@woltersworld]

That's schedulednfornfebruary next year

[@dee74raz]

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