Returned from 10 days in Guatemala.
Accommodation:
Guest house near the action. $31/night.
Scene:
Improved recently. Negotiation possible.
Highlights:
GFE was next level.
Overall: 9/10 - Would return.
Happy to answer questions.
Guatemala — just got back, quick review
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+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Great destination.
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With respect, my experience was more mixed. But maybe I went at the wrong time.
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What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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Thanks for the write-up. Very helpful for my upcoming trip.
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This is outdated info IMO. Things have changed since last year. Current prices are higher than what's described here.
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What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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10 Mar 2026 at 06:03
Spot on with the prices. That matches what I paid in February.
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11 Mar 2026 at 18:56
Quick question — how was the Uber availability?
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11 Mar 2026 at 20:08
100% agree. The quality is hard to beat.
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Just booked my flights! Thanks for the motivation.
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Thanks for the write-up. Very helpful for my upcoming trip.
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Adding my experience from February.
The scene has changed a bit since pre-COVID. Biggest change: better quality overall.
The scene has changed a bit since pre-COVID. Biggest change: better quality overall.
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This is outdated info IMO. Things have changed since the new laws came in. Current prices are actually lower than what's described here.
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Excellent write-up. This is why this forum is the best resource out there.
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Interesting take but I think you overpaid. Try using a different site next time.
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Good info. I'd add that going during the week is much better — less crowded, better prices.
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Agreed on all points. Make sure to bring small bills.
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Agreed on all points. Make sure to bring small bills.
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