You can bargain here, but please remember that many of these vendors have not seen many tourist in 2 years and knocking down the price Q20 is really only about US$3. The park is also located next to the market, a beautiful place to get immersed the colored fabrics that represent the beauty of Guatemala. You’ll find local ice cream, sweets, crafts and paintings for sale. A few other things to try are Pupusas, corn tortillas are stuffed with refried beans, cheese and pork or Kak’ik a traditional Maya turkey soup.Ĭentral Park – the heart of the city which comes alive in the evening. You can spend the entire day walking through the cobblestone streets of this beautiful city, starting with a cup of coffee from one of the many cute coffee shops in the city to venturing into one of the the bustling markets.Įat some delicious local meals – Guatemala is known to have some of the most delicious food in the region! My favorite dish was Chicken pepián (pictured above) traditionally served with rice and tortillas and deemed the unofficial national dish. Note- there is ALWAYS traffic in Guatemala, be sure to plan that into your day. I highly recommend using Blue Planet Tours to help you plan your trip to Guatemala, they are a family run business in the tourism industry for 30+ years. They spoke great English, were on time and just a joy to be around. We had a wonderful driver & tour guide (Freddie & Hugo) through Blue Plant Tours. Note– all rooms here do not have air conditioning, double check before you book your room. The restaurant here is also very cute with really wonderful service, the food is reasonably priced and delicious. Going to the toilet in the middle of the night and trying not to fall down the stairs was tough! We stayed in a room with a loft which was really nice, my only issue was the bedroom was upstairs and the bathroom downstairs. Staying here is a great way to save some money and still experience a new, beautiful property in the heart of the city. The Good Hotel ($) – This 3 star hotel is a private mansion turned boutique hotel with proceeds benefiting underprivileged children in the area. Be sure to checkout the rooftop café with stunning views of the nearby volcano – perfect with a cup of Guatemalan coffee. The gardens of this former monastery turned hotel are simply stunning along with the historic ruins & colonial architecture that fill the compound. Where to Stay in Antigua, GuatemalaĬasa Santo Domingo ($$$) – This 5 star hotel will amaze you from the time you walk in. Entry Requirements to GuatemalaĪt this time (May 2022) you need a vaccine (2 doses) or a negative antigen test to enter. We took a direct flight from Miami to Guatemala City for only US$170 round trip! I still cannot believe we flew here for such a low price, use Google Flights to find and track the best deals from your city. Flashlight & insect repellant (cream works best) if you are doing the sunset tour in Tikal.Light jacket if you get cold easily, the temperatures do cool down at night.Sturdy shoes to walk around Antigua- I found walking in sandals a bit challenging on the cobblestone streets, my converse worked perfectly.Packing for this trip was very easy! You really don’t need to dress up here. If you use an ATM, make sure it located in a public, well-lit place. Do not exchange your money at the airport, you will get a better rate at the hotel or within the city. You will need your passport for every bank transaction you do. The current exchange rate is US$1 = Q$7.4 (Check online for the latest rates). We visited at the end of April and had sunny, cool days which are great for hiking. The best time to visit Guatemala is from November to April during the dry season. One thing we loved about Guatemala was the weather! It was cool during the day (72☏ – 80☏) and just under 70☏ at night. I started seeing this destination all over my feed and realized the flight prices were really low (we paid US$170RT) and it’s only a 2 hour flight! When to visit Guatemala Why did I choose Guatemala? Tik Tok & Google Flights.
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