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Guatemala

Guatemala Car rental

One of Central America’s many gems, Guatemala offers a fantastic selection of national parks, pacific beaches and captivating Mayan landmarks. It’s also a very inexpensive country to visit and is easily reachable from major Canadian cities, though a quick stopover in the US or Mexico may be required.

Hotspots

The capital of Guatemala City is a thriving and busy city; it is home to some museums, parks and fabulous markets for shopping and is a good place to grab car rental for moving on. If you want to visit a big but less intimidating city, then head for Quetzaltenango, which is situated close to some beautiful extinct volcanoes.

Perhaps the country’s best beach is Tilapita, which is perfect for enjoying swimming, sun bathing and a tropical drink. Among the many fascinating Mayan villages in Guatemala is Nebaj, which features excellent ruins and is reachable with the help of car rental.

Guatemalan Roads

Even though many Canadians enjoy driving, those choosing to do so in must be extra cautious. In the cities, the roads are normally packed with traffic and local drivers generally don’t follow the rules. In the rural areas the roads are normally paved and maintained and at nighttime there are no streetlights, adding to the danger. Nonetheless a rental can be a fantastic option; compare car rental companies thoroughly before renting.

When to visit

Guatemala’s climate is tropical and there are distinct wet and dry seasons. Rains persist through most of North America’s summer and fall while December through April is the driest part of the year, though temperatures can be extremely hot. New Year’s, Christmas and Easter are peak times for travel in Guatemala.