​We Took a Wild Chicken Bus Across Guatemala on Independence Day (Without Passports!)

What starts as celebrating Independence Day in the middle of Guatemala City quickly turns into pure travel chaos! With no passports in hand and the clock ticking, we pile into one of Guatemala’s legendary, high-speed “chicken buses” (camionetas) heading straight for the border town of Tecún Umán. From navigating packed holiday parades and gridlocked streets to the roaring engines, winding mountain roads, and tight border checks, join our family for an unforgettable, adrenaline-fueled transit adventure through Guatemala.