If you do head into Guatemala I would definitely recommend going to Livingston. I was there in May last year with a habitat for humanity group and there weren't a lot of tourists there at all (it was the off season though). There was a beach near our worksite that had a completely random bar that served AMAZING margaritas a and long double layer pier with hammocks out in the ocean. We only saw two people outside of our group on the beach, and they were both backpackers. You could even see the coast of Belize from the beach. I never thought places like that even existed, it was like a photo out of National Geographic.
Another fun Guatamala adventure involved sailing up the Rio Dulce and staying at a place called Casa Guatamala. Google it, it's an amazing project and the hostel is freaking AWESOME! If we hadn't been so tired and exhausted from five days of work out in the humid heat it would have been even better. There was a party going on in the bar all night long, which kept us all awake, but on a better day would have been really fun. Plus, cheap meals that go to a really good cause. The entire hostel/restaurant is run by the Casa Guatemala orphanage and they produce all of the food served.
Long story short, I strongly urge you to visit Guatemala. Fewer tourists and an absolutely amazing place to visit.
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