Based on 35 experiences
Haley
United States
Guatemala was great! I visited Lake Atitlan, Antigua and Acatenango. I felt very safe as a solo female traveler even though I was there during local protests. Lake Atitlan has many towns to visit, Antigua is rich in culture and a beautiful city, and Acatenango is an unforgettable experience seeing a live volcano erupt. Lots of fun adventure to be had.
Posted: November 5, 2023I had a short trip to Guatemala. I spent 2 nights at Lake Atitlan (staying in San Pedro and visited San Juan, Santiago and Panajachel) and 1 night in Antigua. I felt very safe and I had a great time.
Posted: October 11, 2023I felt very safe in Antigua and Lake Atitlan. It seemed incredibly easy to join tours and meet people. Personally, I wouldn't choose to explore Guatemala City alone, but I was only there for one night.
Posted: October 9, 2023I felt very safe in Antigua and Flores. I did not use public buses, only small buses with other tourists. I did not leave my hotel in Guatemala City on my own because I heard that it is not the safest place.
Posted: October 7, 2023I stopped in El Remate, Antigua, Xela and San Pedro la Laguna. I didn't have any problems all the time and everywhere I stopped, I really liked it. I heard from a few people that it's not a good idea to travel between towns around the lake late at night - many roads are not safe.
Posted: October 5, 2023I stayed in Guatemala for 4 weeks in Flores, Semuc Champey/Lanquin, Xela, Antigua, Lake Atitlan and El Paredon. I felt very safe. For extra peace of mind, I avoided chicken buses, especially at night.
Posted: October 4, 2023I have traveled alone as a woman to Guatemala many times and I have never had any problems. I used common sense and guides, stuck to tourist areas, safe modes of transportation etc. I loved being there.
Posted: October 2, 2023I went to Lake Atitlán, to Antigua and Guatemala. I felt safe there and didn't experience any strange vibes. From my experience, people there were incredibly friendly and helpful.
Posted: October 1, 2023I traveled alone to Guatemala. I mostly felt safe there, the tourist areas were fine, such as Flores, Semuc Champey, and Antigua. I avoided Guatemala City, I heard very often that it's not safe there, and by Lake Atitlan there are also trails that are not safe.
Posted: September 29, 2023I have traveled alone through Guatemala twice. It's an incredible country. Very unique and so beautiful. I did not feel dangerous there at all, except for Guatemala City.
Posted: September 27, 2023based on 35 experiences
We have been traveling for a month with our 2 children. We have only visited tourist parts. We really liked it. People were very nice and helpful and did everything they could to help us. This is an incredibly beautiful country.
Posted: September 13, 2023I was in Guatemala and it was an amazing experience as a solo traveler. I stayed there for two weeks and spent about 500 dollars, but I travel very cheaply. I always choose the cheapest hostel and eat only street food. I was in Antigua, by the lake Atitlan and in El Paredon.
Posted: May 25, 2023Laura
Soy introvertida, me gusta la buena conversación y visitar museos y restaurantes.
Andy
Trabajaré en esta introducción... Por el momento cuento que soy Diseñadora, trabajo remoto, me gusta tomar fotos y estaré visitando Europa este año por primera vez. Me encanta tomar café, cerveza, vino y comer de todo, me gusta mucho conversar y escuchar.
Mirna
Guatemala
2 days
Passionated about traveling and animals. Enjoying simple things in life and looking to meet some New friends in this path called life.