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First time in Guatemala — 2 weeks, does this itinerary work?

Hi all! My partner and I are planning a 2-week trip to Guatemala at the end of May into early June. Here's our current itinerary:

Day 1–2: Stay in Flores, visit Tikal and Yaxhá

Day 3: Bus from Flores to Antigua

Day 4: Explore Antigua

Day 5–6: Acatenango overnight trek

Day 7: Explore Antigua → bus to Xela

Day 8–10: Trek from Xela to Lake Atitlán

Day 11–13: Explore Lake Atitlán

  1. Do you think it's doable, or are we biting off more than we can chew? If it's too ambitious, which locations or activities would you cut?
  2. Has anyone done the trek from Xela to Lake Atitlán? We're especially excited about it since we loved hiking the Camino and are hoping for a similar cultural immersion experience . We would love any tips or operator recommendations.
  3. May is rainy season, what does that actually look like on the ground, and would it impact any of our plans?
  4. We love nature, hiking, local art, and the architecture and vibrancy of cities. Any hidden gems or tips for any of these stops?
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u/Annual-Swordfish5922 — 16 days ago