Are you considering driving in Guatemala? If you're not scared yet, you should. Driving in Guatemala is not like driving back home.
Embark on a road trip around Guatemala with me! In this video, I'll share my itinerary for a round trip from Guatemala City and give you tips for driving in Guatemala. Explore the beauty of this country from the comfort of your car!
I went on a road trip to Guatemala in March 2024. I made a video capturing some of the most intense moments during our trip to explain and show you what it's like driving in Guatemala.
You can find more tips and photos in this blog post about driving in Guatemala: juliasomething...
Many blog posts on the internet advised me not to rent a car and to go around the country and drive by myself. But I didn't listen, and this is what happened.
00:46 Arriving in Guatemala City
01:06 Antigua Guatemala
03:11 Antigua to Flores road trip
06:19 Random hotel in El Rancho (how upscale hotels look like in Guatemala)
08:25 Early morning driving in Guatemala (tips and road conditions)
27:21 El Remate, North Guatemala (village to stay in for visiting Tikal)
31:09 Ferry crossing in Guatemala (the only one in the entire country?!)
35:06 Driving to Semuk Champey, road condition, how to get there, tips for visiting
37:32 Semuk Champey park
40:16 Lake Atitlan
42:19 Driving in Guatemala: Final conclusion
Is it possible to drive in Guatemala? YES.
Is it for everyone? NO.
Is it for you? You have to decide that for yourself. That's why I made this comprehensive video, with all my tips and personal recommendations, captured just as these experiences happened.
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If you are also planning a road trip in Guatemala, I wrote this comprehensive itinerary, which you can use as a baseline and add or subtract spots as you wish and have the time: juliasomething...
Thanks for watching!
19 сен 2024
