Gritty Globe

Guatemala


Antigua, Guatemala

TRADITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT GUATEMALA:

The gritty details: Learn the gritty facts- political climates, cultural details, embassy information, and more.

Language, Gesturing, and Other Forms of Communication: Get a jump on the learning curve. Learn the peculiarities of expressing yourself before you even get there.

Tourist Routes: Popular paths.

Off the Beaten Path: The lesser-traveled paths.

Hard Truths: The world isn’t always pretty. Learn what you should know before you go.

Gettin’ Around: Methods of transportation, and what to expect.

Hotspots: Specific recommendations made by other travelers.

Language Schools: Find out where to study Spanish, and check out the Editor’s Pick.

Maps: Seeing it from above always helps.

• Guatemala Color Map (from worldatlas.com)
• Lake Izabal (Lago Izabal) Map (from worldatlas.com)

OTHER WAYS TO LEARN ABOUT GUATEMALA:

Blogs about Guatemala:

• Shannon spent two months living and working in Flores, Guatemala. Read about her adventures in the heartland of the Mayan Civilization in her blog, " Adventures in Paradise".