Learn about the best destinations to travel by car in Guatemala

Traveling during the summer has become a tradition for Guatemalans, who usually visit places accessible by car such as Antigua Guatemala, Lake Atitlán in Sololá and the southern or northern coast of the country.

Perspective Writing

Master Autounderstands the responsibility that drivers have to take their families safely to the planned destination and the importance of having their car with the vehicle system, papers and security implements up to date.

For this reason, from his extensive experience in the automotive sector, he wants to tell you a little about the routes to travel to reach these destinations, such as the requirements that your car needs so that you can reach your destination and return home safely.

• Antigua Guatemala It is accessible through the RN-14 and the Ruta a Occidente, for both roads you need to have a brake system in excellent condition, remember to check brake fluid, pad wear, check the shoe and discs so that when descending Cuesta de las Cañas you can brake calmly, remember to brake with the engine.

He Arco de Santa Catalina is one of the most recognized places in the city of Antigua Guatemala.

• If you go to the communities around the Lake Atitlan you will need your steering system to be working properly. The curves on the Inter-American Highway are constant, so it is recommended that a mechanic specialized in steering can check your car and change, if necessary, parts such as ball joints, heads and rack tips.

the lake of Atitlan is one of the main tourist destinations in Guatemala, located in the department of Sololá

• For destinations in the South or North coast of the country remember that you must have good lighting on the road… Did you know that the average useful life of car light bulbs is 2 years? You are reducing their intensity and it is advisable to change them for new ones every 40,000 km. Make sure your bulbs have the right intensity before starting your trip.

Takalik Abaj is an archaeological site located in the municipality of El Asintal, in southern Guatemala, 100 km from the capital.

Follow the following recommendations

Last but not least, be sure to make the following revisions, changes, or arrangements to make your family vacation safe:

• Check tire wear
• Check that the battery is not discharged.
• Fill the coolant tank and change the brake fluid.
• In order not to suffer from high temperatures, make sure you have enough air gas.

This is why, as Master Auto affirms, you should not skimp on preparing your vehicle so that it gives its best performance during the trip, as it also informs you that in each of these tourist sites you can find a Master store with trained advisers waiting to be able to help you make possible the trip that you and your family hope to have.