TRAVEL DOCUMENTS
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A passport valid for at least six months from the date of arrival in the country. visas or permits are not requested if the length of stay will not exceed 90 days. Departure tax is requested when leaving the country, its amount may vary and must be paid locally
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VACCINATIONS
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There is no vaccination required, it is advisable to drink water only from sealed bottles and not to eat raw vegetables or fruit not peeled. It is also advisable to carry intestinal disinfectants, sun lotions and insects repellent |
TIME ZONE
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GMT – 6 |
CURRENCY
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The official currency is the Quetzal.
The Euro and U.S. Dollars can be exchanged almost everywhere. Major credit cards are accepted in hotels and in restaurants |
ELECTRICITY
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The electric current is 110 volts. We recommend to carry an American type adapter and eventually a transformer. |
LANGUAGE
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The official language is Spanish but English is widely spoken in most tourist destinations. |
RELIGION
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In Guatemala, the majority of the population is Catholic. |
CLIMATE
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Guatemala has a tropical climate, warm along the coast and temperate in the interior. The best time to visit the country would be during the dry season, which runs from November to June. |
CLOTHING
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Generally recommended are fresh light spring type clothes, comfortable shoes, preferably closed for the visits to archaeological sites. |
TELEPHONY
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Tri-band cell phones can operate in Guatemala. The country phone code is 00502. seguito dal numero desiderato.
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Airport taxes - There are taxes to be paid upon leaving the country, at the airport. The relevant amount is pretty variable.
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