How safe is it to travel in Guatemala these days?
Question by just curious: How safe is it to travel in Guatemala these days?
I am interested in Guatemala City, Chichicastenango, Antigua. Looking to learn some Spanish, check out historical/cultural sites, do some budget travel on our own… the usual touristy stuff, but not with a tour group.
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Answer by shoe s
chi chi is ok and so iis antigua, but the city is very dangerous
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Other than zona 10, avoid the city. Chi chi and Antigua are filled with gringos. You’ll be fine.
Unfortunately like any other place in the world there are some places in Guatemala that are not very safe… always travel with other people and try not to go out too late at night (specially by yourself), Antigua and Chichicastenango are visited by a lot of tourists and they are quite safe but like any other place be careful. If this is your first time in Guatemala it will help if you have someone who can translate for you, it will be easier to find places and to know what’s going on around you etc. If you can avoid taking the public transportation it will be a lot safer for you, if you can afford to rent a car it will be the best way to go, specially if you don’t speak spanish. People there are very friendly, I’m sure you will have a great time!