Is it dangerous to travel to Guatemala?
On One Hand: Guatemala is Facinating and BeautifulTraveling to Guatemala gives you the opportunity to climb a 2,000-year-old Mayan pyramid, hike through the jungle and visit the town of Antigua, which happens to be situated between three volcanoes. You’ll be able to hear indigenous languages being spoken in villages that take you back in time a hundred years. A dazzling array of colorful textiles can be bought at many markets, as well as Guatemalan folk art. Guatemala offers stunning beauty and vibrant diversity that many travelers will enjoy.On the Other: Guatemala Can Be DangerousThe U.S. Department of State warns potential travelers to Guatemala about violent crime due to ineffective law enforcement, drug and human smuggling and an “abundance of weapons.” Tourists have been targets of violence on occasion, due to rumors of child kidnapping and organ harvesting. Lonely Planet reports that there are many robberies that involve tourists, and rapes and murders of tourists also occur. Hi
