My boyfriend and I are doing a trip in late July for a week. We want to visit Tikal and Semuc Champey for sure. If you can provide an other places we should visit that would be great! Also we are planning on staying in a hostel out in Semuc for a night or 2. How would we be able to get to Semuc and also where would be the best place to fly into? Guatemala City or Flores?

Any information would help out a lot because we want to start planning soon :)

It really depends on where you going. If you are going to the highlands (ie. Antigua, Xela, Lake Atitlan) the chances are high that you have a few rainy days. In the north of Guatemala (ie. Flores, Semuc Champey, Rio Dulce) it definitely rains way less and it doesn’t get as cold. Either way definitely pack a good rain jacket and you should be set to go :D. Enjoy your time.

Thanks!

No worries Marjoris. It’s normal to feel anxious before a trip. We have spend between 2-3 months in Guatemala and never had any trouble. It’s by far our favorite country in Central America. All I can suggest is that you stop reading news reports. They make money by over hyping their stories and by writing horrifying headlines. Shit can happen everywhere even in your own home town, so just go with the flow and enjoy.

“Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming “Wow! What a Ride!” :D

Marj

Super late with the reply, my apologize. How is the trip going so far and where did you end up going ? The places you mentioned above are popular and nice places to visit.

And for future reference (our awesome audience) Mexico is a cheap country for backpacking (ex: of our spendings in Cancun) but not as cheap as countries like Guatemala. Bacalar has a beautiful lake but is a bit more expensive for backpackers at least for accommodation. However, there are a few budget accommodations available including camping.

Great source of info.

Planning a 3 week trip for February (last minute:)) and am looking at Guatemala to Cancun. My idea was Lake Atitlan, Semuk Champey and Flores/Tikal and then into Belize to hit Caye Caulker/San Pedro and then up into Mexico stopping at Bacalar, Tulum and Playa/Cancun. Is Mexico cheap for backpacking. Will be looking for dorms/camping. Any other suggestions are welcome :) thanks so much

Hey Kim, sorry for the late response but we ourselves have not stayed in GC or know of any hotel :( Sorry