FLIGHTS AND TRAVEL GUIDE
Overview
Guatemala is a country situated in Central America the region of North America. This country borders the country of Mexico to the north and also Belize in the northeast. Guatemala also borders some other countries for example; Honduras in the southeast and El Salvador in the south. This country is blessed with the Pacific coastline to the southwest. There is also a tiny part of the Caribbean coastline that also belongs to Guatemala. The culture of Guatemala is actually rich simply because it is a mixture of elements from Spain and the Maya People. It has a great natural beauty and interesting scenic sites which do attract visitors from all the corners of the world.
Map
Climate / Weather
Climate in Guatemala consist of hot and wet months. The rainy season is between the month of May and October. During this time, heavy rains are likely to be experienced and may cause some roads impassable. Hotter months are March and April and this is mostly in the low lying areas especially in the Pacific Coastal Plain. The hotter months scare visitors away and thus everyone is supposed to choose the best time to visit Guatemala as per the climatic patterns in this country.
Getting Around
You can get around easily in Guatemala. There are colourful buses in Guatemala that wait to pick passengers along the major city streets and also along the highways of Guatemala. These buses are cheap and comfortable and thus many people can afford. The only problem with buses in Guatemala is that they are ever crowded and thus the early you book the better. People can get around by rented cars or their own private cars. Plane is also available in Guatemala to get people around the country. Domestic flights operate between the Guatemala City and Flores. There is also a reliable rail network that enables people to go round the country freely.
Best Time to Travel
People have actually known the best time to travel or visit Guatemala. The best time is between the months of November and April. The reason to choose these months is due to the fact that they are the driest months of the year. People find it convenient to pay Guatemala a visit during these times. The wettest months are the May to October and people avoid visiting this country during this time. It is actually advisable to avoid travelling to Guatemala during the months of December and January to extreme coldness in this country.
