Visited Guatemala for 12 days. Solid experience. Scene is as described. Pricing fair.
Spent $128/day. Best part: variety.
Overall: 8.5/10. One of my favourites.
AMA.
Guatemala — what to pack
Started by JerseyJim · 11 Mar 2026 · 1717 views
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Adding my experience from February.
The scene has stayed the same since pre-COVID. Biggest change: more competition.
The scene has stayed the same since pre-COVID. Biggest change: more competition.
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12 Mar 2026 at 14:35
Not sure I agree about that area. I found the outskirts to be better value.
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13 Mar 2026 at 22:52
Been going for years. The scene has stayed consistent.
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15 Mar 2026 at 03:19
With respect, my experience was more mixed. But maybe I went at the wrong time.
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16 Mar 2026 at 22:47
Thanks for the write-up. Very helpful for my upcoming trip.
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17 Mar 2026 at 20:28
Just booked my flights! Thanks for the motivation.
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18 Mar 2026 at 17:01
Interesting take but I think you overpaid. Try negotiating next time.
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19 Mar 2026 at 14:24
With respect, my experience was more mixed. But maybe I went at the wrong time.
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Can confirm. Was there 2 weeks ago and everything checks out.
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With respect, my experience was more mixed. But maybe I went at the wrong time.
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22 Mar 2026 at 21:23
Spot on with the prices. That matches what I paid in February.
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23 Mar 2026 at 07:19
Quick question — how was the Uber availability?
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Adding my experience from last month.
The scene has stayed the same since pre-COVID. Biggest change: prices up 20%.
The scene has stayed the same since pre-COVID. Biggest change: prices up 20%.
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25 Mar 2026 at 15:12
What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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26 Mar 2026 at 11:08
Interesting take but I think you overpaid. Try going midweek next time.
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26 Mar 2026 at 17:27
Any restaurant recs for the daytime?
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27 Mar 2026 at 00:12
Spot on with the prices. That matches what I paid in February.
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27 Mar 2026 at 02:32
Agreed on all points. Make sure to use a VPN.
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27 Mar 2026 at 05:44
Thanks for the write-up. Very helpful for my upcoming trip.
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