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Guatemala: Travel guide, visas and free housing · 2026

Guatemala, officially the Republic of Guatemala, is a country in northern Central America.

Guatemala · CC BY-SA 4.0

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Exchange rateQ 7.65per 1 $GTQ — the local currencyas of Nov 2, 2026
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Safety and health

Safety · official adviceour data as of Nov 3, 2026
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)Essential travel only to partsEssential travel only, and only to part of the country.
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Removal of information about Fuego volcanic activity ('Warnings and insurance' page).

US State DepartmentLevel 3Think twice before you travel; weigh the reasons below.
  • crime
  • terrorism
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Reconsider travel to Guatemala due to crime and terrorism . Some areas have higher risks. Please read the full Travel Advisory. Some areas of Guatemala have higher levels of gang-related violence. Crimes include robbery, carjacking, drug trafficking, assaults, and murders. Local law enforcement often struggles to address serious crimes. This leads to low arrest and conviction rates.

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice · US Department of State Travel Advisory
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