Hi, I'm a woman. I'm planning to go to Guetalama in July with my son (14) and no men. A woman friend of mine who travels A LOT (like to remote places in Africa and central America) said she was most afraid after landing in Guatemala City - about 100 taxi cab drivers came up to her, she didn't understand the money, etc. But that once she arrived in Xela, she felt fine and safe. Questions I have are: How safe have women felt (and been) traveling alone landing at the GC airport? When I look at th epictures, I see mostly men and couples. I'd feel fine alone, but if you are a parent, you know that I am thinking also of my son's safety. Or at least his sense of safety. If you have
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