I was looking into flights from Cancun to Guatemala City and thought I decided on a Volaris flight. But the Volaris website just wasn't operational (get stuck after picking a flight fare option) and I always prefer not to use 3rd party websites like Kiwi.com. Is there any trick to using the Volaris website like use of a VPN? The other option is Tag but it flies from Merida, requiring a change of my itinerary. Land travel via Belize and flores is too time consuming. Any advice?

Hi, I have a family member who is in a very serious situation. They are currently in Guatemala and their life is in danger. They are trying to get back to Honduras but they can only go by bus, the problem is the person following them is also going by bus. Does anyone know or can anyone recommend a good bus company or if there’s any private transportation ? This has been an ongoing situation and I’ve runs out of options up here in America

My parents (healthy and adventurous, but in their mid-70s) are heading to Central America early February 2025 and could use some travel recommendations to make the most of their trip! They’ll be spending a few weeks in Costa Rica and then heading over to Guatemala. Here’s what I’m hoping to get your insights on:

Costa Rica Leg (Quepos Area) - 2 weeks

Ask #1: They’ll be based in Quepos, Costa Rica, and are looking for reliable travel/tour companies in the area that can set up day or 2-day trips. They’d prefer not to worry about driving and would love a guide to handle the logistics. Any recommendations for reputable tour companies with experience catering to older travelers would be amazing!

Guatemala Leg (Antigua Area) - 3 weeks

Ask #2: After Costa Rica, they’ll fly from San Jose to Guatemala City and stay in Antigua. This is their first time in Guatemala. Do you have any recommendations for first-timers in the area? Looking for sights, tips, or hidden gems that might be good for them. They can do easy/moderate hikes but super high altitude is no good for them.

Ask #3: Any tips on good tour companies, private drivers, or English-speaking guides around Antigua or Guatemala in general? They know a bit of Spanish but would be most comfortable with an English-speaking service.

Thanks in advance for any help, recommendations, or tips you can provide! It would mean a lot to help make their trip memorable and smooth!

Day 1: arrive Panajachel around 11am, walk nature reserve trails (sleep in Pana)

Day 2: boat to San Pedro, ATV tour of SP, SJ, SM (sleep in SP)

Day 3: Indian nose sunrise hike, afternoon cooking class in Santa Cruz (sleep in SC)

Day 4: morning shuttle to Antigua, explore town

Day 5: Acetenango overnight hike

Day 6: return to Antigua around 12

Day 7: afternoon shuttle to El Paredon

Day 8: pool/beach day

Day 9: kayak mangroves, pool/beach

Day 10: morning shuttle to Antigua, maybe coffee farm tour, if not just finish exploring town

Day 11: fly home in early morning

Does this sound like a good itinerary? Is there any specific activities you would/wouldn’t recommend?

My time in Antigua is basically split up into 4 half days (so ~2 days), I am just planning to spend my time by walking around to see the Architecture. Will this fill my time or is there any specific activities I should do in Antigua?

Also, any good restaurant recs in Panajachel?

Thanks!!

Is April - August a good time to visit guatemala, Or is it best to wait until December - March?

Acatenango is high in my list so want to avoid miserable conditions for this 😆

I've read May is rainy season and should be avoided.

I am solo traveling to Central America from November 14^(th) to December 14^(th), and am looking for some tips/suggestions for my itinerary. My main focus is meeting other travelers, finding good party hostels, and getting some good hikes in. I am planning on taking 2-3000 USD and exchanging it for local currency as I go. I’m reading that a Yellow Fever vaccine seems to be necessary and others are only suggested? My current plan is as follows:

Nov14-18: Nicaragua- San Juan del Sur- Hola Ola Hostel?

Nov 19-23: Nicaragua- Ometepe- No hostel yet

Nov 23-29: ? This is where I need help. I am considering Leon in Nicaragua, El Tunco in El Salvador, and Santa Ana in El Salvador. None of these destinations are jumping off the screen at me and am looking for some intel. I know a bus from Ometepe to Antigua would be too long for one day so will stop in one or two of these destinations on the way.

Nov 30-Dec 2: Guatemala- Antigua- No hostel yet

Dec 3-5: Guatemala- Lanquin- Zephyr Lodge?

Dec 6-13 Guatemala- Lake Atitlan -No hostel yet

Dec 14: Flight out of Antigua

Please drop some recommendations for hostels, anything in my itinerary that could be an issue, things I may have missed, or any general tips. Thank you!

Hi, I am looking for flights around in Central America, especially to find a way to get to Managua, Nicaragua from Cancun.

Been searching to and from a lot of different destinations, but it seems to be difficult to find any good and cheap connections in general in CA.

How come they are so expensive and are there other ways to enter the country? I know there is bus routes, but arent they a hassle sometimes with border control ect?

Any tips on how to find good and cheap flight connections in CA in general?

Hey, I'm planning on solo travelling to guatemala from UK. My main concern is safety. My plan is to fly into guatemala and head straight to Antigua. I plan to stay in Antigua, Lake Atitlan and potentially Flores.

Is there anything to be worried about? I've heard mixed reviews. Would love to hear from other solo travellers!

Do you see a monetary union stablishing in Central America? Should it be the USD or a local currency? Where should the central Bank be located.

I'm interested since I come from Ecuador and we use the same currency as Panamá and El Salvador. Guatemala also let's people use other currencies AFAIK.

Managua airport to Ometepe

Hi,

What would be the best way to go from Managua airport to Ometepe..

I was doing some research and found that I need to head to the bus terminal in Roberto Huembas..

How do I reach there from the airport? Taxis? What will be the approx fare..

Thanks in advance.

I am traveling on a one way ticket in central america. Currently hanging out in El Salvador for the month of Oct, then my plan is to go to Guatemala for 2 weeks to visit a friend. From Guate I am thinking about flying to Panama city for about 3 weeks before flying to Puerto Rico to visit another friend before returning home mid december.

From what ive seen, most flights from San Salvador, Guatemala City and San Pedro Sula, Honduras, stop in Panama city anyway. So I was thinking why not just spend extra time in Panama before PR?

I am looking for some spots that are tranquilo, & not super touristy or party oriented where I can feel more immersed in local culture and further mi español.

Thanks in advance!

I'm a 21 y/o female planning to solo backpack Central America (and possibly Mexico and parts of South America too) and I'm looking for recommendations! This is my first solo trip and I will be staying in hostels. I plan to travel for 11 weeks from January to late March before my study abroad program in Costa Rica, where I will live for another 3 months. I am thinking about traveling to Mexico City, Oaxaca, Guatemala, Belize, Nicaragua, Panama, and Colombia, but I'm open to suggestions!

Are there any towns or hostels that you recommend? How is safety as a solo female traveler? What are your favorite things to do in the area? Also, I am debating flying or taking the bus between countries. The flights that I found were around $300, but the buses are long (around 16 hours from Guatemala to Nicaragua).

I am planning on travelling Central America starting in Mexico for 3-4 months, and I wanted to stay in a city for around 1 month and take Spanish lessons each day there.

Where is the best city or country to live in for 1 month and take Spanish lessons everyday?

Hi all!

We are currently in Nicaragua and scrambling for answers about the new legislation regarding UK citizens entering Honduras. It seems that the only way we can get one is to fly to Panama or LA for in-person appointments but this is too expensive and not an option for us - complete disaster for anyone already travelling!

We have diving booked in Utila already and are really hoping we can source a visa somehow. Still waiting for responses from the various embassies we have contacted.

Does anyone on here have recent experience with this? Thanks.

EDIT: Visa acquired from HonduranEmbassy in Nicaragua. Lots of documents needed and translated into Spanish. Contact the Embassy through whatsapp for the best response and everything will be sent, including links to book appointments, etc. Currently, you need to go in person.

The Panama/LA advice was given wrongly initially, this is for Brits on Cayman as they are the direct flight routes from Cayman to the nearest Honduran embassies.

Hi guys,

Looking for some tips here. Im going to central america october-november-december. I saw that the weather is pretty wet around these times. I would also like to visit a bit of good weather. Which countries/places are good?

Helloooo!

Female backpacker here who speaks some conversational Spanish :) really looking forward to hitting up some Central American countries next spring 7-10 days… Thinking about doing Nicaragua + Panama (wish I had more time), but was curious if I could get some recommendations for food, hostels, bars, routes, hikes, etc… open to anything!

Hello! My partner and I are planning to visit El Salvador in November. We will be coming from Lake Atitlan Guatemala and have 5 days to spend in El Salvador before returning home.

We have currently planned to stay in El Zonte and do some day trips from there to Santa Ana volcano and Tamanique waterfalls. My partner surfs a little but I do not

We’re looking for some relaxing/beach time and just chill after doing lots of hiking in Guatemala. Neither of us are big partiers but enjoy a chill beer on the beach.

Does anyone have any other recommendations of places to go in El Salvador or can share their experiences in El Zonte?

Thank you in advance!

Hi! Going travelling with my partner for a couple months in Central America (October to December) - thinking of doing Mexico City, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and then Panama City to catch the boat to Colombia. We are looking for amazing and uniques adventures - we love nature, food, culture, and would really appreciate tips and recs!! Thank you!!

Hello all, I’m just wondering what your budget was for visiting Central America, I’m probably going to have a maximum of about £6000 for around 2 months, will this be do-able?

Recomendaciones de viaje en Guatemala

Viajamos en furgoneta y motocicleta por toda Centroamérica, y en particular por Guatemala, por lo que pudimos movernos con libertad, generalmente por zonas menos turísticas. Esta vez, contamos con unos meses, no tenemos vehículo, nuestra furgoneta está muerta y la están arreglando en un taller de Tuxtla, entonces tenemos un presupuesto limitado, por lo que estamos pensando en alquilar un depa o cabaña durante unos meses como base y luego tomar autobuses y colectivos a otros lugares de interés. Los lugares que nos gustaría ver son Antigua, el lago de Atitlán (San Pedro, Panajachel, etc.), Chichicastenango, Semuc Champey, tal vez Paredón. Podríamos parar en Tikal de camino a Belice si necesitamos pasar unas semanas más si nuestra furgoneta no está reparada. Hablamos un español decente. ¿Cuál sería la mejor ubicación para una base, teniendo en cuenta la accesibilidad en transporte público a los lugares que queremos visitar, en un radio de 2 a 12 horas en autobús? ¡Agrega tus lugares favoritos también! 🙏

My wife and I are considering putting our child at the age of 4 into a school out of the United States. There are a couple reasons behind this but we are wondering if anyone here has had a great experience with a K - 12 school in Central America. We are American and all speak Spanish as well as English.

Did a 3 month backpacking trip throughout Central America last year, and never once came across dish soap, only dish paste as shown below. Why don’t we use this in the US?

Mexican American horchata is sugary asl with mad milk

Honduran Horchata 🇭🇳🇭🇳🇭🇳🇭🇳🇭🇳🇭🇳🇭🇳 LESSSS GOOOO

My wife and I are planning on spending the holidays in Central America. We have almost 2 weeks to work with and will be flying from the Northeast. Both in our 30’s, very active, enjoy the beach, and a splash of nightlife.

Preliminary, we’re leaning Guatemala around Christmas and Roatan, Honduras for New Years.

But Belize is on the table, along with anywhere else other than Costa Rica and Mexico - only because we’re already spent extensive time there.

Any feedback, suggestions would be appreciated!

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