Guatemala international travel guide

Guatemala international travel guide

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Guatemala travel details
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Guatemala has a population of 16M with main currency as Guatemalan Quetzal. The languages spoken are Spanish. Guatemala travel safety advice is Exercise a high degree of caution. Automatic teller machines are common in Guatemala. Internet speed in Guatemala is on average 3.1 Mbps.

Guatemala travel advice

Exercise a high degree of caution
Ongoing demonstrations are disrupting road transport and affecting travel across the country. Avoid protests and public gatherings. If you're in an affected area, you should leave as soon as it's safe to. Monitor local media and follow the advice of local authorities. We advise: Exercise a high degree of caution in Guatemala due to the threat of violent crime.

Issue Date : Nov 10, 2023

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Guatemala essential details

Plugs

Guatemala uses 120V, 60Hz with sockets and plugs Type A and Type B.

Languages

The languages that are typically spoken are Spanish

Money in Guatemala

Currencies

Guatemala uses the Guatemalan quetzal (symbol: Q), code GTQ.Banknotes come in denominations of 200, 100, 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1 quetzals and 50 centavos. Quetzal is subdivided into 100 centavos. Coins come in denominations of 1 quetzal and 50, 25, 10, 5 and 1 centavos.

ATM

Automatic teller machines are common in Guatemala. You can usually find them in both large & small cities.You do not need a chip & PIN card to use an ATM — your standard magnetic card will work fine.

Internet in Guatemala

Internet

Internet speed in Guatemala is on average 3.1 Mbps. WiFi coverage in Guatemala is low. It is not as easy to find one.

Phones

You can buy a SIM card for about 140.54 GTQ, which includes 1 GB of data plan. You can choose from 3 telecoms: Claro, Movistar or Tigo. Guatemala uses GSM mobile networks GSM 850, GSM 900 and GSM 1900. If you don't want to buy SIM card in Guatemala upon arrival, make sure to check the roaming charges with your telecom provider before your departure so there are no surprises when you return home.

Calling

To call Guatemala, dial +, then 502 (the country code for Guatemala), then the area code and the local number. For local calls within Guatemala, start with the area code. In the case above area code is 2 .

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Guatemala visa advice

If you're considering exploring Guatemala beyond the usual transit spots, our comprehensive guide on Guatemala transit visa offers deeper insights and broader options for travelers of different nationalities. For those transiting through other countries en route to Guatemala, understanding Guatemala Transit Visa requirements is crucial to ensure a smooth journey.
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