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RE: Things to do in Guatemala | Travel tips for Guatemala and Belize part 4 | Semuc Champey and Lake Atitlan
I have not been to the Philippines yet, but the people in Guatemala are really friendly and are always open for a chat and ready to help you out. I think it mostly depends on how touristic the place is, the less tourist the friendlier the people ;)
Same thing here in the Philippines. We are known for our hospitality and being friendly. However it depends mostly on someones' culture and ethnicity. What I mean is that there are also places here that has a history of violence especially in Muslim areas where Muslims and Christians cannot see eye to eye especially Muslim dominated areas. Nevertheless Philippines is a peaceful country but just be careful when you go to some places in Mindanao especially Muslim dominated areas where incidence of kidnapping is rampant.