Lately, I’ve been hearing about the dangers of traveling to Latin American countries. This has sparked my curiosity to discover whether these countries are safe to visit or if that’s what the U.S. media wants people to believe. Having recently traveled to Costa Rica and experiencing nothing less than a fantastic time, I decided to investigate this notion further. I began by Google-searching “Guatemala” and learning about its impressive Mayan Ruins, breathtaking nature, majestic colonial city, and gigantic lake surrounded by indigenous villages. Soon after, I booked flight tickets to visit during the dry season to avoid potentially dealing with excessive rain and flooding. Finally, when the day came, I…