A Few Random Facts About Guatemala

The country of Guatemala is about the size of Tennessee.

Guatemala City, also known as "Guate":

• Is the largest city in Central America. Some say the metro area population is almost 4 million.
•  Is nicknamed the “Land of Eternal Spring” because of its pleasant climate all year long (70s are the average).
• Is the fourth capital of Guatemala.
• Has super malls and shopping which includes stores like PriceSmart (a superstore like Costco), WalMart, Sears, Starbucks, an IMAX movie theater, and even an organic grocery store.

A 36-year civil war ended in 1996.

There are distinct rainy and dry seasons. The dry season is November through May. From May to October, heavy rainfall happens consistently every afternoon.

The school year is January through mid-October.

A large number of museums, including a children’s museum, and a zoo with 110 different species are available. (I can't wait to take my girls to these). 

  

For those who want to come visit, flights from some of the major US cities are only a few hours (2.5 hours from Houston and 5 hours from New York), and flights can begin at $300 depending on time of year, location, etc.