I think I'm going to Guatemala for vacation. Anyone been?

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I think I'm going to Guatemala for vacation. Anyone been?

Answer 1

I've been down to Guateamala twice and can't wait to get back.  Here are a few places you have to visit while you are down there.

Lago Atitlan (a lake surrounded by 3 volcanoes. There are several villages around the lake, the main tourist spot is Panajachel. Another is San Lucas Toliman. En route to San Lucas Toliman, you can stop by a hill where the car or anything will roll UPHILL. http://www.geo.mtu.edu/~raman/images/pic...

Semuc Champey (a series of lagoons formed on a rock ledge over river that goes underground for 1/4 mile).

http://blogs.bootsnall.com/Aurclyels/wp-...

Tikal (Mayan Ruins) http://mayaruins.com/tikal.html

Antigua (Colonial City) http://www.aroundantigua.com

Some other places you may want to go are Puerto Barrios, Rio Dulce, Flores, Peten, Chichicastenango, Lago Izabel, Coban, Monterrico, Quetzaltenango and various places throughout Guatemala City. If you visit the zoo (not much to see other than the tigers actually fighting, not like US zoo’s where they are well fed and just sleep all day) say hello to the howler monkey. If you mimic his howl he will absolutely go nuts. Enjoy the trip and the Guatemalans will really appreciate your help to their community.

While you are going around the country here’s a website for lesser known hotels that are nice cheap stays.

http://www.guatemalastory.com/hotels/

Answer 2

No, but i have been thinking about it....im so jealous....its a beatiful country, and you will probably love it.

I understand the food in central america, isnt quite as good or varied as mexico, but there should be plenty of things to try, regardless.