In September 2016 I went on a 2 week high speed tour of Central America. I managed to get from Belize to Costa Rica using only shuttles and buses.
Pro tip: don’t book transportation until you arrive.
Belize was humid, hot, and rainy when we arrived. We were only there for one night so made the best of it by drinking the local beer and eating some pretty good food. Next time, I’m going scuba diving!
In Belize we stayed in San Ignacio, it’s a town that almost borders Guatemala and is a popular launching spot to get into the neighboring city and into Tikal, which were our exact intentions.
______ Tikal
In San Ignacio we found a tour that could take us through Tikal and then drop us off in Flores afterwards (most would) which is where we hopped in an overnight bus to Antigua. Even though we were only in Tikal for the day we managed to climb all the pyramids, go zip lining, and souvenir shop. In Flores we had some beer and not-so-great nachos.
______ Antigua
Antigua and Tikal is what makes Guatemala our favorite country in Central America. Antigua’s colonial style, walk-ability, vibrant life, and amazing nightlife makes the city unforgettable. I also won’t be forgetting Lake Atitlan anytime soon.