Just got back from Guatemala — trip report March 2026
Started by BirminghamBaz · 4 Mar 2026 · 655 views
Accommodation:
Budget hotel near the main area. $46/night. Good location, basic amenities.
Scene:
About what the forum described. Prices were in line with forum reports.
Quality:
Varied — some great, some average. Had 5 encounters total.
Logistics:
Transport was easy — Uber/Grab works well. Food was cheap and delicious.
Safety:
Used common sense and had no problems.
Overall: 7/10. Would definitely return.
Happy to answer any questions.
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