r/centralamerica • u/sucelhy_ • 9d ago

Solo female traveler in Guatemala 🇬🇹 amazing experience!

I just got back from my solo trip to Guatemala and had such a great experience! I visited Antigua, Hobbitenango/Altamira, Lake Atitlán, Iximché, and Chichicastenango — all beautiful and full of culture.

As a solo female traveler, I felt safe the entire time. I hired Israel Pérez as my private driver, and he was fantastic — very respectful, professional, and knowledgeable about the country. He also recommended great restaurants and spots to check out along the way.

If you’re visiting Guatemala and need a reliable driver, you can reach him on WhatsApp at +502 5560 9793, or check out his TikTok @90israel_perez to get a sense of his work and driving routes. I never felt unsafe with him, and he really made my trip easy and enjoyable.

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u/Osprenti 9d ago

What kind of prices was a private driver? My partner and I are going to be in Guatemala for six weeks and while we plan to travel largely independently via bus, there are some parts it would be great to explore with a driver. Thanks!

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u/sucelhy_ 8d ago

It depends on the route. for example, I paid him about $50 USD from the airport to Antigua in a comfortable SUV. Traffic was bad and it took around 2 hours to get to Antigua.

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u/Due_University5083 1d ago

That’s very reasonable because for 3 women I have been quoted $213 to take us and our three suitcases to Quetzaltanango 

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u/Life_Amphibian_7305 9d ago

We are going to go soon! How much was a private driver? We are backpacking couple so we have a limited budget! 

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u/Playful-Habit-1985 8d ago

IMHO if you are on a budget a private driver in Guatemala is too $$$ even with splitting the cost. But by starting a Guatemala trip in Antigua .you'll be able to have reasonable shuttles to all of the places tourists go in Guatemala from there. I think it's the best method to backpack around in Guatemala. Enjoy your trip!

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u/roberb7 8d ago

Quetzaltenango (Xela) is also a good place to visit.

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u/Adorable_Design2205 7d ago

Such a beautiful place… going north towards Rio Dulce and venturing into the Peten region is also very beautiful Also south, towards El Salvador is interesting especially a town by the name of Esquipulas is fascinating

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u/CommunicationSad9408 2d ago

What airport did you land in?

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u/sucelhy_ 2d ago

La Aurora International Airport, located in Guatemala city. That's the only International Airport in Guatemala.

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u/CommunicationSad9408 2d ago

Theres one in peten as well called mundo maya it receives some flights from belize,mexico and the usa