Sorry to hear that, Tiffany! Looking back there was so much I enjoyed about Guatemala — so much! — I think I just loved other parts of Central America that much more.

Hey Miguel! Yeah, everywhere is definitely not for everyone 🙂 Funny enough I loved my time in Guatemala City as you might read in my post there, and I really loved the lake. But I didn’t feel the magic in Antigua, at least not compared to other places I’d traveled in Central America. I really felt underwhelmed by Semuc Champey as well and while I enjoyed my time in Monterrico, Livingston and Flores, I was never overwhelmed with joy!

My travels only brought me to GC (maybe my least favorite city in the world), Antigua (tourist trap/average food/expensive prices), and Lake Atitlan (Drop-dead Gorgeous, but not without it’s issues – particularly the hassle of getting around the lake).

I hate to say it but it seems very unlikely I would ever go back. The people seemed cold at times, you are almost guaranteed to be hassled by someone trying to sell you something in the streets wherever you go, the lack of easily accessible stores and clean water…and honestly sometimes it just felt unsafe. The scenery is beautiful, there’s no arguing that…but to me I’m not sure it was worth all the negatives of traveling there.

That’s a shame Caitlin. I haven’t been there yet but do hope to visit someday — this will definitely help manage my expectations for when I do.

Aw, I know! I hate to insult anyone which is why it’s always hard to write anything negative. But I guess every person can’t love every place 🙂 There was plenty I did enjoy in Guatemala!

Hey Fini! Thanks for the kind words! it is a small world indeed. Hobbitenango is amazing! Beto and Dan are lovely, I really enjoyed meeting them in Antigua. What a great experience you must have had there.