The US State Department currently recommends US citizens Reconsider Travel to Guatemala due to crime. Some areas have increased risk. https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories.html For the latest passport and visa requirements for this country, please consult the U.S. State Department’s “Learn About Your Destination” search tool, available through the link below. [502] 2326-4000; US Embassy in Guatemala City, Avenida Reforma 7-01, Zona 10, Guatemala Ciudad, Guatemala; 502 Ambulance: 123; Fire: 123; Police: 110 The CDC and WHO recommend the following vaccinations for Guatemala: hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid, yellow fever, rabies, meningitis, polio, measles, mumps and rubella (MMR), Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis), chickenpox, shingles, pneumonia, influenza, and COVID-19. Tropical; hot, humid in lowlands; cooler in highlands Quetzales (GTQ) 120 V / 60 Hz / plug types(s): A, B Spanish, Maya languages Roman Catholic, Evangelical, other, atheist UTC-6 (1 hour behind Washington, DC, during Standard Time) Opt for bottled water Suggested; additionally, if you plan to drive in Guatemala, you will need an Inter-American Driving Permit issued by the AAA Right Mayan ruins of Tikal; Antigua Guatemala; Lake Atitlan; Chichicastenango Market; Quetzaltenango; Archaeological Park & Ruins of Quirigua Soccer, futsal (type of indoor soccer on a hard court) Guatemalans value honesty, family, honor, work, and education. Most Guatemalans are gracious and eager to find humor in most situations. Tipping is a question of rewarding good service rather than an obligation. Restaurant bills do not include gratuities so adding 10% is customary. Bellhops and maids expect tips only in the most expensive hotels. Coffee, Mayan native textiles and jewelry, jade, wood carvings, leather goods, hammocks, baskets, ceramics Pepián — a spicy stew made with chicken, beef, or pork and containing both fruit and vegetables and a mix of spices; traditionally served with rice and tortillas or Pupusas (thick corn tortillas stuffed with a variety of fillings including refried beans, cheese, or pork and then fried) Please visit the following links to find further information about your desired destination. World Health Organization (WHO) - To learn what vaccines and health precautions to take while visiting your destination. US State Dept Travel Information - Overall information about foreign travel for US citizens. To obtain an international driving permit (IDP). Only two organizations in the US issue IDPs: How to get help in an emergency? Page last updated: Tuesday, June 04, 2024US State Dept Travel Advisory
Passport/Visa Requirements
US Embassy/Consulate
LGBTQIA+ Travelers
Telephone Code
Local Emergency Phone
Vaccinations
Climate
Currency (Code)
Electricity/Voltage/Plug Type(s)
Major Languages
Major Religions
Time Difference
Potable Water
International Driving Permit
Road Driving Side
Tourist Destinations
Major Sports
Cultural Practices
Tipping Guidelines
Souvenirs
Traditional Cuisine
American Automobile Association (AAA) and American Automobile Touring Alliance (AATA)
Contact the nearest US embassy or consulate, or call one of these numbers:
from the US or Canada - 1-888-407-4747 or from Overseas - +1 202-501-4444
