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Choosing to take a road trip through Guatemala will give you the unique opportunity to see Guatemala thrive up close.
Don’t pass up the opportunity to stop at a roadside restaurant and sample some local dishes! Nearly all of Guatemala’s most interesting attractions can be reached within a two to three hour drive from Guatemala City, and many are under an hour away.
Just a short drive from Guatemala City, you’ll find Antigua to be one of the most charming destinations in Guatemala.
Just a short drive from Guatemala City, Pacaya is one of the only active volcanoes in Guatemala that you can hike up.
The Guatemalan highlands are far less visited than lower regions like Antigua or Guatemala City, making them the perfect place to experience authentic Guatemalan culture and tradition.
Google Maps, GPS, and other travel devices will tell you that the drive from Guatemala City is just over an hour and a half long.
You can’t visit Guatemala without seeing a Maya ruin! Mixco Viejo is a moderately large ruin to the north of Guatemala City.
Source: Wandering Educators