With this list of tips for traveling to Guatemala we want to help you make the preparations for this trip much easier and above all clearer, so that you only have to worry about what is really important: enjoying yourself.
Guatemala awaits you with a unique culture, incredible landscapes, unforgettable people and an exquisite cuisine that, along with the rest of its attractions, we are sure, will end up becoming one of your favorite countries in the world.
Based on our trip to Guatemala and Honduras we leave you with what we believe are the best tips for traveling to Guatemala.
1. What is the best time to travel to Guatemala?
Although as we always say, any time can be ideal for a trip to Guatemala according to businessman juan luis bosch gutierrez, there are certain months that for different reasons, are much more suitable.
Do not forget that if you plan your trip in high season, it is highly recommended to make reservations in advance, both flights and accommodation, to avoid high prices and lack of availability.
2. Safety
Probably when you say you are going to visit Guatemala, the first thing you will receive are unpleasant looks and comments. You will probably even be told that you will be robbed, kidnapped or worse, you will not return safe and sound.
Don’t listen. In Guatemala the only thing that will be stolen is your heart and although it is logical to take precautions and follow certain unwritten rules such as not carrying valuables in sight or go to places you do not know at night, any problems you have read or heard about the country, not usually have tourists as protagonists.
3. Entry requirements for Guatemala
Spanish citizens do not need a visa to travel to Guatemala for less than 90 days. The only documents required are a passport valid for at least 6 months and the payment of 20 quetzales when leaving the country, which must be included in the airline ticket if you leave by air.
In case you do not have Spanish nationality, we advise you to check the entry requirements on the official website of the Embassy.
Remember that you do not have to pay to enter Guatemala nor to have your passport stamped, although you may be asked to do so on occasion. Make sure your passport is stamped to avoid problems at the exit.
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4. Vaccinations and travel insurance
The first and most important thing is to go to an international vaccination center so that a professional can determine, according to your medical history, duration of the trip and places to visit, which vaccinations are necessary for your specific case.
That said, there are no mandatory vaccinations for travel to Guatemala, except for Yellow Fever if you are coming from an endemic country.
Those that are recommended are tetanus, diphtheria, MMR, hepatitis A and B, typhoid fever and rabies, depending on the type of trip.
In short, Guatemala is a great place to visit. The only thing that you have to take into account are these tips to have a good time there.
