He mid-year break for students and educational staff It will arrive in June and will give them a week off, ideal for planning a visit to the beach, a recreational park or a tourist destination in the country.
This break, ideal to share with family, as a couple or with friends, will also coincide with the break in the work sector, which will have a holiday at the beginning of the week for Army Day, commemorated on June 30.
The mid-year school holidays were established in Ministerial Agreements 4817 and 4818-2025. According to the Ministry of Education, the official calendar sets the break from June 24 to 30, 2026 for the public sector, although in the private sector the dates could vary or be extended.
Both for those who want to take advantage of the weekend of June 27 and 28 and for those who can extend the rest for the work holiday, planning the trip in advance can help save time and money.
Guatemala offers multiple vacation options: outdoor spaces, recreational parks, swimming pools and archaeological sites that allow you to get out of the routine and discover new destinations with your family.
As part of planning this vacation, tour operator Andrea Pennington shared with Free press several recommendations to save money and enjoy a walk during this season. Among them:
1. Choose nearby destinations
Opting for places located two or three hours from home, such as rivers, lagoons, viewpoints, ecological parks or picturesque towns, helps to considerably reduce fuel and transportation costs.
2. Host a potluck
Instead of eating in restaurants, each person can bring something to share, Pennington noted: drinks, fruit, snacks, meat to grill or ingredients for a picnic can help save on food.
Bringing prepared food, the travel operator highlighted, is usually much cheaper and more fun.
3. Travel in a single vehicle
One of the most practical tips for traveling with friends or with extended family is to share a car to divide the costs of fuel and tolls.
Plus, the trip becomes more entertaining when everyone goes together, Pennington noted.
4. Prioritize free activities
Hiking, river bathing, bird watching, photography, outdoor games or visits to public parks are activities that generate good memories without affecting the family budget.
5. Plan a budget before you go out
Define how much each person can contribute for transportation, food and emergencies. Having a clear amount avoids unexpected expenses and helps everyone enjoy themselves without worries.
Destinations Economic ideas in Guatemala
The tour operator shared some destinations that could be ideal to visit on these mid-year vacations, which are accessible to the family budget. Among them:
- Ayarza Lagoon
- Los Amates Waterfall
- El Pilar Estate
- United Nations National Park
- Monterrico Beach
- Erhco park the adventure