traveling in Guatemala

Guatemala is the northernmost of the Central American countries, bordering Mexico and Belize, and the closest to the United States.  In comparison, Costa Rica is 600 miles further south, bordering Panama, just north of South America.  Flights from Fort Lauderdale, Florida and Houston, Texas are about two hours and fifteen minutes to GUA, Guatemala’s International airport.

Antigua Guatemala lies in a highland valley, and is surrounded by three stunning volcanoes. Until it was badly damaged by an earthquake in 1773, it was the capital city of Guatemala. It remains one of Latin America’s most delightful colonial towns, and is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Antigua is a real highlight of any vacation to Guatemala and it is only 40 minutes by car from Guatemala City.

The reason we travel to exotic destinations, like the Caribbean rainforest, Pacific fishing villages and historic colonial highlands of Guatemala, is for leisure and rejuvenation.  This sort of retreat is exactly the atmosphere we crave surrounding a complicated or invasive medical procedure.  Low-impact activities for patients include spa retreats, Spanish classes, escorted shopping trips and tours of coffee or macadamia plantations.

 Remember the highlights of past vacations.  Was it an airplane ride over magnificent ancient ruins, deep-sea sport fishing, or finding the most romantic and charming restaurant for that extra special occasion?   You can do all that in Guatemala and return with more than just photos and memories.  This time, arrive at home with a new set of dazzling teeth, a surgically sculpted body shape or perfect 20/20 vision.  Guatemala Medical Travel is the only medical tourism agency that can make it happen to suit both your budget and time frame.

ACCOMMODATIONS

Guatemala Medical Travel will book reservations for our clients at only the most desirable hotels in beautiful, colonial Antigua Guatemala, or in the safe tourist centers of Guatemala City. Our preferred lodgings are chosen based on the results of a checklist of quality indicators developed with your comfort and recovery in mind.

Most of our patients and clients will prefer to spend their recuperative days in a more serene home-like setting at Guatemala Medical Travel’s own recovery retreat just outside of Antigua, Guatemala. “Casa Muriel,” is a private home in serene environs, with patios, gardens and mountain views, a calm sanctuary, fully-staffed to assure your comfort and peace-of-mind during recovery. The finest physical therapy and massage studios, fitness centers and medical clinics are only minutes away.

Depending on your type of surgery, you may be able to continue your travels in anywhere from three days to one month.  During that time, we will remain at your service and continue to follow up even after you have returned home.

Guatemala Medical Travel agents continue to research recovery resorts, surgical retreats and recuperation hotels regularly to give you the most up-to-date listings available.

Casa Muriel, Guatemala Medical Travel Guest House

Entry gate and Volcan Agua	Central Park and Fountain	Casa Muriel entryway	The Living Area
Den and Patio	The Kitchen	The Dining Room	The Breakfast Patio
Guest Room	Guest Room	Yoga at Casa Muriel	Bathroom

The Beautiful Grand Tikal Futura Hotel in Guatemala City, Guatemala