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Mark Moxon's Travel Writing

Guatemala: Thoughts on Leaving

At times, travelling the Gringo Trail can feel a bit like being on this road in Guatamala City
At times, travelling the Gringo Trail can feel a bit like being on this road in Guatamala City

Guatemala has some great sights, there's no doubt about it. It has some of the best Mayan ruins in the world, one of the most beautiful lakes in the world, amazing volcanoes, atmospheric colonial architecture, glorious beaches, wild rainforest... the list goes on. It also has a comprehensive system of tourist shuttles to shuffle you between the main sights, as well as the crazy chicken bus system for other destinations. On paper, Guatemala is a great place to visit.