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• Costa
Rica
• Guatemala
Guatemala
Guatemala gives you a double-flavour shot of central America.
Despite its turmoil, travellers flock to Guatemala because
it offers Central America in concentrated form: its volcanoes
are the highest and most active, its Mayan ruins the most
impressive, its earthquakes the most devastating and its
history of repression decidedly world-class.
Major international airlines fly into Guatemala City and
Flores. Most flights to the country pass through the north
American hub cities of Dallas/Fort Worth, Los Angeles, Houston,
Mexico City or Miami.
To enter the north of the country by land means entering
from Mexico by lengthy bus or train journeys. Buses from
El Salvador travel directly to Guatemala City, while buses
from Honduras and Belize stop at the border. You can also
enter the country by sea, travelling from Punta Gorda in
Belize to Puerto Barrios or Livingston. There is also a
boat from Livingston to Omoa in Honduras.
Safety Issues for Foreigners.
Travel in Guatemala is generally safe, but a relatively high
level of violent crimes are committed against foreigners.
Vehicle-jackings are almost an everyday occurrence, especially
in Guatemala City. Intercity travel after sunset should be
avoided.
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