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Advantages: Amazing place, excellent wildlife
Disadvantages: Busses could be better

Guatemala is an excellent destination for anyone who enjoys adventure. I have recently returned from a 3 month travelling expedition with my girlfriend through Mexico, Belize, Honduras and Guatemala. Guatemala is a beautiful country, covered in dense jungle, with mountains, lakes, volcanos and ancient ruins, From Belize city we caught a bus to the border of Guatemala, where another bus took us to lake Piten Itza. Busses are frequent and very ... Read review

Advantages: Scenery, people
Disadvantages: Travel conditions

Last summer I spent two months in this delightful country and found it a joy to be there and hard to leave. The people are on the whole very friendly, and if you make the effort to speak some Spanish your effort will be rewarded tenfold. I especially recommend the lowland region of Flores and Tikal. It is well worth spending some time to explore the slightly less well known ruins near Tikal - and go with a knowledgeable guide, you will have a much ... Read review