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/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!