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Travel Related: General Data
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Visas: Citizens of most countries don't need either a visa or a tourist card. Depending on the country you come from, stays are limited to 30 or 90 days. Citizens of some countries still need either a visa or a tourist card, so check with the closest Guatemalan embassy for up-to-date information.
Complete information regarding this issue can be founded at GuatemalaWeb
Warning: Like in most Latin America, travelers should be alert to potentially dangerous situations. Guatemala's larger cities can be dangerous after dark. Even at day, if possible, avoid to travel alone, don't carry gold jewels and Rolex visible. Like an additional advice major hotels have security vaults for guest's values. Use them.
For additional information you can ask in your country's embassy in Guatemala City.
Health risks: Cholera, dengue fever, malaria
Time: GMT/UTC minus 6 hours
Electricity: 110V, 60Hz
TV system: NTSC
Traffic: To the right
Weights & measures: Metric (check the conversion table.)
Tourism: Approximately 550,000 visitors annually
Money
Currency: quetzal
Exchange rate: US$1 = 6.35 quetzals
Relative costs:
Restaurant meal: US$5-7
Mid-range hotel: US$15-20
Luxury hotel: US$80-plus
The definite #1 currency is the US dollar and you probably find some difficult trying to exchange anything else.
ATMs are springing up around Guatemala City and
VISA, MASTER CARD and AMERICAN EXPRESS cards are accepted in most shopping centers and major commerces in the capital, but in other cities
and in the province, it is more convenient to use cash.
Most banks will give you an advance on your Visa card over the counter.
When to go
The year round is a good time to travel here, but you can choose between the dry season, from December to mid-march and the wet season, from April to November.
A nice time to visit this country could be around Easter, near to Semana Santa(Holy Week) in Guatemala. This celebration reaches their best in Antigua, with catholic processions full of color and fervor.
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