1. “¿Qué onda, vos?” (What’s up, you?) – A casual Guatemalan greeting.
2. “Un pepián, por favor.” (A pepián, please.) – To try a traditional Guatemalan stew.
3. “¿Cómo llego a Tikal?” (How do I get to Tikal?) – For visiting the famous Mayan ruins.
4. “¿Dónde está el Lago de Atitlán?” (Where is Lake Atitlán?) – For finding the picturesque lake.
5. “Un café de Antigua, por favor.” (An Antigua coffee, please.) – To try the renowned local coffee.
6. “¿Dónde puedo comprar un huipil?” (Where can I buy a huipil?) – For shopping traditional textiles.
7. “Qué chilero.” (How cool.) – A very Guatemalan expression of approval.
8. “¿Hay algún volcán activo para visitar?” (Is there an active volcano to visit?) – For adventure tourism.
¡Buen Viaje! Essential Phrases for Traveling in Guatemala
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