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Are you preparing to travel in Guatemala? Or do you just want to learn a little more about the country? If so, our FAQs will answer questions that you may have.

    Adventure Activities
    Arrival and Departure
    Food and Service Etiquette
    Geograpy and Weather
    Getting Around
    Health and Safety
    Money and Budgeting
    Nature and National Parks
    Packing for Your Trip
    People, Economy and Government
    Phones and Internet
    Special Accommodations
    Sustainable Travel Concerns
    Vacations

Adventure Activities

1. What Adventure Activities Are There In Guatemala?
2. I Haven't Tried Some of These Activities. Is That A Problem for my trip to Guatemala?

Arrival and Departure

1. Where Are Guatemala's Airports?
2. What Documents Do I Need To Visit Guatemala?
3. What Are Guatemala's Border Crossings Like?
4. Do I Have to Pay a Guatemala Departure Tax?
5. How Long Can I Stay In Guatemala?

Food and Service Etiquette

1. How Much Do I Tip Drivers and Other Service Workers in Guatemala?
2. Is The Food The Same Everywhere in Guatemala?
3. How Much Should I Tip After a Meal in Guatemala?
4. What Is Guatemalan Food Like?
5. What Is Dessert Like In Guatemala?
6. Is There Vegetarian Food In Guatemala?
7. Does Guatemala Have Good Seafood?
8. What Kinds of Alcohol Are Available in Guatemala?

Geograpy and Weather

1. What Is The Landscape of Guatemala Like?
2. What Is The Weather Like in Guatemala?
3. How Big Is Guatemala?
4. Where Is Guatemala?
5. What Time Is It In Guatemala?
6. Is It Easy to Get a Sunburn in Guatemala?
7. Are There Hurricanes or Earthquakes in Guatemala?

Getting Around

1. Should I rent a car in Guatemala?
2. What Are the Driving Times Between destinations in Guatemala?
3. What Are The Roads Like in Guatemala?
4. Can I Take Public Buses Around Guatemala?
5. What are the baggage restrictions on domestic flights in Guatemala?
6. Is Guatemala Bike Friendly?
7. What Destinations Offer Domestic Flights in Guatemala?

Health and Safety

1. What Should I Do In Case If An Emergency in Guatemala?
2. Is the Water Safe to Drink in Guatemala?
3. Is It Safe To Swim In The Ocean in Guatemala?
4. Are There Many Snakes In Guatemala?
5. Is Crime a Problem in Guatemala?
6. What Are the Medical Facilities Like in Guatemala?
7. If I Need Medicine, Can I Easily Get It in Guatemala?
8. Do I Need to Take Malaria Pills or Get Certain Vaccinations for my trip to Guatemala?
9. Are There Many Mosquitoes in Guatemala?
10. Is it Safe to Eat the Local Fruits and Vegetables in Guatemala?
11. Are There Many Insects In Guatemala?

Money and Budgeting

1. What Kinds of Gifts and Souvenirs Can I Find in Guatemala?
2. Should I Leave Tips in Guatemala?
3. Are Traveler's Checks Accepted in Guatemala?
4. Are Credit Cards Accepted in Guatemala?
5. Where Can I Exchange Money in Guatemala?
6. How Much Are Meals, Drinks, Taxis and Other Daily Expenses in Guatemala?
7. How Much Cash Should I Carry in Guatemala?
8. Are There Tourist Taxes in Guatemala?
9. Can I Bargain In Guatemala?

Nature and National Parks

1. Are Guatemala's parks and reserves well developed?
2. Can I expect to see wildlife in Guatemala?
3. Are national parks and reserves safe in Guatemala?
4. What should I wear or bring to a national park in Guatemala?

Packing for Your Trip

1. Can I Buy A Camera In Guatemala?
2. Do I Need An Adapter For My electronics in Guatemala?
3. What Should I Bring To Guatemala?

People, Economy and Government

1. What is Guatemala's Population and Ethnic Makeup?
2. Will I See A Lot Of Poverty in Guatemala?
3. What Is Guatemala's Currency?
4. Is The Government Stable in Guatemala?
5. What Is The Economy Like in Guatemala?
6. What Are the Voting Rights Like in Guatemala?

Phones and Internet

1. What Is Guatemala's Time Zone?
2. How Do I Dial From Guatemala to the U.S.?
3. Is There Fax Service In Guatemala?
4. How Do I Dial From the U.S. To Guatemala?
5. Can I Use My Cell Phone In Guatemala?
6. What Are Other International Calling Codes in Guatemala?
7. How Long Will It Take a Postcard To Reach The U.S. in Guatemala?
8. What Is Internet Access Like In Guatemala?

Special Accommodations

1. Is Guatemala Safe For Women Traveling Alone?
2. Can I Have My Wedding In Guatemala?
3. Can I Bring My Pet to Guatemala?
4. How Are Gay and Lesbian Travelers Recieved in Guatemala?
5. What Is Accessibility Like For Disabled Travelers in Guatemala?
6. Is Guatemala Child Friendly?

Sustainable Travel Concerns

1. How Much of Guatemala's Energy Comes From Renewable Sources?
2. What Can I do to Minimize My Impact in Guatemala?

Vacations

1. Where Is The Best Surfing in Guatemala?
2. Is Guatemala Family Friendly?
3. Where Is The Best Fishing In Guatemala?
4. When Is The Best Time To Go To Guatemala?
5. Where Are The Nicest Beaches in Guatemala?
6. What Are the Top Activities in Guatemala?
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  • Lakes
  • Volcanoes
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PLACES TO GO
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  • Chichi
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  • Pacific Slope
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