Guatemala City - Post Report Question and Answers
Is this a good city for single people? For couples? For families? Why or why not?
Good for everyone! - Mar 2023
Families and native/fluent Spanish speakers will have a pretty easy time here. I think you'll also do fine if you are a car-culture person. As someone who prefers to experience a place by walking and bicycling, or taking public transit, I've found my ability to explore Guatemala really limited. - Oct 2022
Good for families with young kids, can't speak for others. - Oct 2022
Yes for all of the above in Antigua there are many hostels for singles who are looking for friends to travel and hang out with. It's great for families as well because there are a lot of historical sites. - Jul 2021
This is a great family post, and we've been really happy here with our small children. It's rare to find a place where your kids can play safely outside all year round with lots of green space and relative freedom. I would call Guatemala, and Cayala specifically, a hidden gem in that regard. - Jan 2020
It's been a great tour for my family! There are lots of things for kids to see and do and lots of activities to join. I'd have been thrilled to be here as a singleton or a part of a couple, too. There's so much for everyone to see and do. - Mar 2019
All demographics seem represented, but heavier on families with younger children. - Feb 2019
Good for everyone. There's a strong community of singles here, but not a ton of nightlife due to security concerns. It's fairly easy to date in the local community, though as a woman dating Guatemalans I've found it can be tough to find something serious (though maybe this is the case everywhere?). Guatemalans love kids and even fancy restaurants often have play areas. - Jun 2015
Families--yes. Lots of traveling. Many restaurants have big play areas for kids. Guatemalans seem to love kids. Singles--maybe. The nightlife is probably a bit restricted by the security situation. Couples--yes. - Apr 2014
Good for everyone, in principle, though singles may find the nightlife in the capital a bit boring. Antigua, however, is a good option in this regard, and is so close to Guate City (60km) that one can literally go every weekend. - Jan 2014
Yes, all of the above. There are plenty of places to meet people, although a good grasp of Spanish is necessary if you want to meet people outside of the embassy community. - Nov 2011
Families and couples, yes, singles, not sure. There is not a lot going on in the city, so if you like a vibrant night life, it might be hard to find it. - May 2010
I think it's good for all. I'm single and enjoy it here. There are restaurants and bars and things to do although not as wide of a variety as you might find in a larger city. There are a lot of families at post too. - Mar 2008
