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Visiting Guatemala in style

Guatemala, which is officially the Republic of Guatemala, is a country in the central part of America next to Mexico  on the north and west, the Caribbean on the east, Belize  on the northeast, the Pacific ocean to the southwest and El Salvador together with Honduras on the southeast. It has got an area of 108,890km² with a population of about 13,276,517. The capital city of Guatemala is Guatemala de La Asuncion, which is also referred to as Guatemala City.

The climate in Guatemala

The climate in the western and the central highlands is normally mild. It can be cool during the night even during summers particularly at the higher altitudes. It is very hard to travel in the remote parts of the country on rainy seasons between mid May and Mid October. April and March are normally very hot in Guatemala particularly in the low lying parts like the Pacific coastal plain.

Transport in Guatemala

There are several means of transport that one can use so as to get around the country of Guatemala. Buses, boats, trains, trolleys are all means of transport that one can use. However, the best and most convenient one is the use of a car for hire. This way you can be able to visit several places in your own car.

Car rental in Guatemala

In this county, Shift Stick cars are the most popular. Before you rent a car, make sure you ask for the kind of transmission you find most suitable. This is especially so if you prefer automatic transmission. You can find car rentals at the airport or have the car delivered to your hotel. The car rental companies have branches in places such as Coban, Flores, Antigua and many other destinations. Keep in mind that if you return the car in a different town from where you rented it, you will be charged a return fee. Some companies charge over $100, while others force you to take out insurance, even if you have got your own credit card insurance cover. Always check the deductible costs, since it varies between companies. Some of the car hire companies charge very high deductibles when an accident occurs.

Restaurants in Guatemala

• Los Arcos Red’s Antigua- This is a restaurant and sports bar situated about three blocks from the central park, right across the street from La Merced church. Great atmosphere and a wide-ranging menu have made this restaurant the best for holiday and birthday parties. This restaurant has got also an internet café and a book store.
• Jardin barvaria, Antigua- This is a Barvarian restaurant that has existed since 1996. It is run and owned by a German expat, and it contains wonderful foods and exceptional atmosphere. Locals, tourists and expats like visiting this restaurant. Situated on 7a Avenida Norte, this restaurant is normally open for breakfast, lunch and also dinner and it provides a huge selection of international and German food.
• Sunset café, panajachel- This restaurant and bar is situated on the shores of Lake Atitlan in Panjachel. It has got amazing Mexican food, imported and local beverages. The great view of the lake has made this restaurant the best place to be for tourists.

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