Visited Guatemala for 7 days. Solid experience. Scene is improved. Pricing up slightly.
Spent $97/day. Best part: ease of arranging.
Overall: 8.5/10. Solid destination.
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Getting a SIM card in Guatemala
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This matches my experience. Guatemala is great value.
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Interesting take but I think you overpaid. Try using a different site next time.
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Been going for years. The scene has stayed consistent.
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With respect, my experience was more mixed. But maybe I went at the wrong time.
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I was there in February and prices were great value.
Spent about $83/day all-in. Quality was good.
My tip: the late night crowd is different.
Spent about $83/day all-in. Quality was good.
My tip: the late night crowd is different.
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Excellent write-up. This is why this forum is the best resource out there.
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Excellent write-up. This is why this forum is the best resource out there.
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Thanks for the write-up. Very helpful for my upcoming trip.
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How does it compare to Thailand?
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Quick question — how was the ATM situation?
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With respect, my experience was more mixed. But maybe I went at the wrong time.
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Did you feel safe walking around at night?
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Not sure I agree about that area. I found downtown to be better value.
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+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Great destination.
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Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.
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Thanks for the write-up. Very helpful for my upcoming trip.
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Thanks for the write-up. Very helpful for my upcoming trip.
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With respect, my experience was more mixed. But maybe I went at the wrong time.
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+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Great destination.
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