is our mexico-belize-guatemala trip too rushed?
We’re gearing up for a big family adventure this July—me, my wife, and our two teens. We’ll land in Mexico City late in the afternoon, and only have two days to soak up the city before flying out to Bacalar. I keep hearing how vibrant CDMX is, but honestly, with teenagers in tow, I’m not sure we’d survive more than two days of city chaos anyway. Still, I can’t help but wonder if we’re missing out by not staying longer.
After that, we’re off to Bacalar for three nights. I’ve seen those dreamy blue lagoon photos online, and I’m hoping it lives up to the hype. I’m a little worried the kids will get bored after a day or two—how many times can you kayak before it gets old? Then we’re heading to Caye Caulker, which sounds chill, but I’m secretly dreading the humidity and the mosquitoes. My wife is all about relaxing, but I get antsy if I’m not exploring something new every day.
From there, it’s on to San Ignacio and Tikal, and finally ending up in Antigua before flying out of Guatemala. Most places we’re staying three nights, which seems reasonable, but I keep second-guessing myself. Is this too much hopping around? I want us to relax, but I also don’t want to feel like we’re just ticking boxes. Anyone else ever feel like you need a vacation after your vacation?
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