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More interesting: Tikal or Antigua?

Traveling to Guatemala for 3 days. Is it better to stick to the north (Tikal and surrounding areas) or south (Antigua/Lake Atitlan)?

15 years ago, May 7th 2008 No: 1 Msg: #34556 Delete Edit

Maipoet
MariA

B Posts: 15

hi,

i'm headed to Guatemala for a short 3-day excursion. due to the length of the trip, i don't think i can backpack all throughout Guatemala. i'm interested in checking out the north: Tikal, Agua Caliente, Livingston and/or Rio Dulce. then again, i've heard that Antigua, Lake Atitlan and the Pacaya Volcano in the south were also a "must see". i'm short on time and really want to enjoy the trip. any suggestions?

thanks,
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15 years ago, May 10th 2008 No: 2 Msg: #34820 Delete Edit

RJT
Rachael

B Posts: 128

If you've only got three days, I would recommend Antigua and Lake Atitlan. Tikal is really amazing and well worth a visit, but to get from there to Rio Dulce / Livingston is a quite a long bus trip (4/5 hours from memoy). Plus you will fly into Guat. City which is only about 40mins from Antigua, and to get to Tikal you'll need another flight (or take a day out for the bus trip), so in the short time you have I think you can experience more in Antigua / Atitlan. In Antigua there is lots to see, and the distance to Atitlan is not as far. And then go back and visit Tikal and more, because Guatemala is wonderful! Reply to this

15 years ago, June 25th 2008 No: 3 Msg: #39895 Delete Edit

Maipoet
MariA

B Posts: 15

Thanks for your advice! Reply to this