What budget for 2 weeks in Guatemala?

What accommodation budget for 2 weeks in Guatemala?

 

Regarding accommodation in Guatemala, The prices are very affordable. Obviously, like everywhere, according to the comfort you are looking for, prices may be higher.

However, for my part and traveling alone about youth hostels, I went out for € 10 / night average. As a rule, dormitories in hostels are between € 7 and € 12 per night. 

The average is therefore 10 € because I enjoyed myself by taking a single room in San Pedro on the shores of Lake Atitlan for a few nights. 

You will therefore very easily find hostels for less than € 10 a night. 

To 2 people, you can count around 20 € / night for two people. However, if you want more comfort, more luxurious hotels offer rooms at a higher price.

Here, I have decided to share with you the minimum budget you will need to go to Guatemala over 2 weeks. 

To sum up, a budget of 150 € / person will allow you to spend 2 weeks in Guatemala.

What food budget for 2 weeks in Guatemala?

Food is something very affordable in Guatemala whether you choose to eat local in the markets or small street restaurants. Indeed, a hearty dish with a drink will cost you around 15Q / 25Q (1 € to 3 €). On the other hand, if you eat in more touristy restaurants the price of a dish may be higher between 40Q and 100Q (€ 5 to € 12). 

I got out for less than 10 € / day, but obviously it depends on each one. 

So count on a budget between € 100 and € 300 for food depending on what you choose.

What budget for activities for 2 weeks in Guatemala?

This budget will depend on your itinerary and activities that you intend to do in Guatemala. 

So I give you here some examples of key activities to do in Guatemala with their budget. Again, these activities have prices that are not necessarily fixed because you often have the opportunity to negotiate with local agencies. 

Budget for the ascent of the Pacaya volcano

The ascent of the Pacaya volcano takes half a day, you can climb in the morning or in the afternoon. The price for the entry is fixed at 50Q (6 €). At this price, you must add transport to the volcano (about 2 hours from Antigua) and the guide if you wish it.

Many agencies in Antigua offer a package for 70Q (8€) with transport and guide. To this you will have to add the 50Q (6€) input.

Budget for the ascent of the Acatenango volcano

If you prefer and if you have more time, you can opt for the exceptional experience of the ascent of the Acatenango volcano which takes 2 days.

Because of its duration, this ascent costs more. Count between € 20 and € 50 per person for the ascent.

 

Budget for the ascent of the Indian Nose to Lake Atitlan

L'une des essential activities to do around Lake Atitlan is to get up at dawn and climb up to the Indian Nose from where you will overlook the lake to admire an exceptional sunrise. 

You have the possibility of making this ascent without taking a guide or a tour, however, you have to find the way, watch out for banditos and still add tuk-tuk transport.

If you just want join a group, you will have the opportunity to admire this magnificent sunrise for around 60Q to 80Q (€ 7 to € 10). 

Budget for Semuc Champey 

Le entry price at Semuc Champey is 50Q (6 €). However, you may pay more if you need transport between your hotel and the entrance but also if you decide to take a day trip with other activities such as a visit to the cellars.

For information, I did both Semuc Champey and the cellars without taking a tour.

Entrance to Semuc Champey is a price set at 50Q (6 €) and cellars who are next to take 60Q (7€) for a visit with candles in the dark.

Budget for Tikal visit

Tikal is the great must-see in Guatemala, it is also the most famous and visited Mayan site in the region. 

To visit it, several options available to you:

• Day ticket: 150Q (18€)
• Entrance ticket day + sunrise OR sunset: 250Q (30 €)
• Entrance ticket + sunrise + sunset: 350Q (42 €)

Attention, these are the official prices and these prices do not take into account transport and guide.

Indeed, for a you can count about 50Q (6€) per person.

And for the transportation if you take a turn that you will cost around 80Q (9 €).

Budget for Yaxha's visit

Yaxha is a much lesser known Mayan site than Tikal. However, this city ​​is really worth it. 

You will have the opportunity to visit Yaxha by taking a tour from Flores on a half day.

The entrance fees to Yaxha are from 80Q (9 €) and you have the opportunity to attend a splendid sunset.

For the transport and guide, you will need to add about 100Q (12€).

My overall budget for 2 weeks in Guatemala 

I made you a short summary of the main expenses that you can do in Guatemala depending on your itinerary. 

Obviously, the prices may vary from season to season and from year to year.

Do not forget to add in your costs a budget for souvenirs if you want to bring back some souvenirs from Guatemala. 

For 2 weeks in Guatemala, I would tend to say to plan:

• 150-200 € for transport
• 150-200 € for accommodation
• 150-300 € for food according to each (I spent around 150 €)
• 100-200 € for activities
• 50-100 € of souvenirs

Let a budget between 600 and 900 € for two weeks in Guatemala.

As far as I'm concerned, for two weeks in Guatemala, traveling alone, I spent 600 €. 

Obviously, to that he must add the price of the plane ticket or, 550 € for me so my 2 week trip to Guatemala made me cost 1150 €, obviously making me happy 🙂

 

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