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Old 25 February 2024, 03:08 AM   #1
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“Exploring” Guatemala
What an extraordinary place. Feel lucky to be returning again




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Old 25 February 2024, 03:10 AM   #2
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I was there in Antigua not too long ago. Nice town.

I did not expect prices for things to be as high as they were. Pretty close to USA prices.
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Old 25 February 2024, 03:18 AM   #3
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I was there in Antigua not too long ago. Nice town.

I did not expect prices for things to be as high as they were. Pretty close to USA prices.

It is true. But prices drop substantially about 7
mins out of Antigua.


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Old 25 February 2024, 03:24 AM   #4
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I did a street food tour while I was there, and I really enjoyed it

https://youtu.be/fEo9m98RD-U?si=xTzH1EqPH0GPBMzw
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Old 25 February 2024, 03:27 AM   #5
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I bet the coffee there is amazing!
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Old 25 February 2024, 04:34 AM   #6
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Take lots of pics! Looks like a great trip
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Old 25 February 2024, 04:55 AM   #7
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Take lots of pics! Looks like a great trip

Will do Thku!

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Snap. It’s such a beautiful place, people food land volcano etc



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Old 25 February 2024, 05:46 AM   #8
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Great shot! I went to Antigua a few years back- one of my favorite places I have visited. Best coffee I have ever had! Enjoy the watch and the trip.
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Old 25 February 2024, 05:54 AM   #9
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Old 25 February 2024, 06:04 AM   #10
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lovely travel pictures and watches. maybe should have thread devoted to this ;)
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Old 25 February 2024, 06:11 AM   #11
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Old 25 February 2024, 06:39 AM   #12
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Old 25 February 2024, 06:59 AM   #13
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Ok. Serious non watch question. Is it safe? I have considered going there and other old Spanish colonial countries, but get the idea that it’s risky.
Do you travel with a guide or just rent a car and go wherever?

I am fluent in Spanish, would like to visit parts of the antigua Nueva Espańa, and while I like a bit of adventure, I am not into high risk.

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Old 25 February 2024, 08:36 AM   #14
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Not a place I would visit. Violent crime such as extortion, murder, armed robbery, carjacking, narcotics trafficking and gang activity are common in Guatemala.
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Great pictures! Enjoy the food and the coffee. Good times!
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Being familiar to a lot of places in South America I would not go out of my way to visit Guatemala and if do I’m taking a Casio with me.
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It’s an extraordinary place not with risk like any developing nation, or most American cities. I find Situational awareness to be helpful.


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It’s an extraordinary place not with risk like any developing nation, or most American cities. I find Situational awareness to be helpful.


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Developing nation? Very generous assessment.
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It’s an extraordinary place not with risk like any developing nation, or most American cities. I find Situational awareness to be helpful.


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With lots of risks Try it again.
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Not a place I would visit. Violent crime such as extortion, murder, armed robbery, carjacking, narcotics trafficking and gang activity are common in Guatemala.

That’s what I thought.

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Being familiar to a lot of places in South America I would not go out of my way to visit Guatemala and if do I’m taking a Casio with me.

That was my impression, too.

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Old 25 February 2024, 10:30 PM   #25
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It’s an extraordinary place not with risk like any developing nation, or most American cities. I find Situational awareness to be helpful.


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I believe this, but feel the risks outweigh the rewards.

Again, good on you for wearing the Rolex!


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No better way to explore it

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Looks beautiful! Enjoy your time there.
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Congrats on getting back there and safe travels, OP. Enjoy the trip.


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