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is it safe to take overnight shuttles in guatemala?

Last week, we were debating whether to take an overnight shuttle from Lanquin to Antigua. On one hand, it sounded like a great way to save a whole day and not waste precious vacation time sitting on a bus. But honestly, the idea of traveling through winding mountain roads in the dark made me a little uneasy. I kept thinking about all the stories I’ve heard—some people say it’s totally fine, others mention bumpy rides, sudden stops, and even sketchy situations at random checkpoints. We even asked a few locals in Lanquin, and got mixed answers. One guy at our hostel swore by the overnight shuttles and said he’s never had a problem, but another traveler told us she barely slept because she was worried about her bags the whole time. It’s hard to know what’s just travel paranoia and what’s a real risk. Part of me wants to just go for it and hope for the best, but the other part wonders if I’ll regret not playing it safe and taking a daytime ride instead. Why does making the most of your time always seem to come with a catch when you’re traveling? #GuatemalaTravel #OvernightShuttle #TravelSafety #Travel