Category: Guatemala

Antigua, Guatemala

22/4/2024

Airport Rating N/A
Reception of locals ****
Cost: £££

The third capital of Guatemala and one of the best kept cities in Central America from colonial Spanish rule
A truly beautiful, baroque influenced, city that is a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Feels (and is) much safer than Guatemala City serving largely tourists, and no issues as a Sikh
More expensive than Guatemala City given the tourist focus but remains reasonably affordable when compared to similar places in other parts of the world
Main Sights: Arco de Santa Catalina, Casa Santo Domingo Museos, Cerro de la Cruz, Plaza Central Park, Iglesia de la Merced, Museo del Hermano Pedro, Iglesia de San Francisco El Grande, El Mercadito,

25/3/2024

Airport Rating ****
Reception of locals ***
Cost: ££1/2

The capital and most populous city in Guatemala
A gritty city devoid of obvious beauty, but there are pockets of gems dotted throughout
There is a significant crime problem within the city, and it is not recommended to walk around alone at night (particularly in certain areas)
No issues as a Sikh in the city or the airport
Relatively cheap compared to similar sized cities in other parts of the world
Main Sights: Palacio Nacional, Museo Nacional de Arqueología y Etnología, Plaza Fontabella, Mercado Central, Catedral Metropolitana, Mercado de Artesanias, Oakland Mall