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GUATEMALA CITY TIME ZONE PROFESSIONAL

government personnel and family members are prohibited from traveling to Huehuetenango Department for personal travel, except for the city of Huehuetenango. Huehuetenango Department – Level 4: Do Not TravelĪll U.S. Visit our website for Travel to High-Risk Areas. Avoid areas outside of major roads and highways. Several municipalities lack police presence, and local police may lack the resources to respond effectively to serious criminal incidents.

Narcotics trafficking is widespread, and large portions of the department are under the influence of drug trafficking organizations. government personnel and family members are prohibited from traveling to San Marcos Department for personal travel, except for the city of San Marcos. San Marcos Department – Level 4: Do Not TravelĪll U.S.

Visit the CDC page for the latest Travel Health Information related to your travel.

Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations.

Review the Country Security Report for Guatemala.

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Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts while in Guatemala and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.

Do not display signs of wealth, such as wearing expensive watches or jewelry, and avoid using mobile devices in public.

Do not physically resist any robbery attempt.

Robberies are commonplace, and emergency response is lacking.

Do not attempt to hike walking trails or volcanoes without the services of a qualified local guide.

government personnel and their family members are prohibited from using these forms of transportation.

Do not take public transportation, including white car taxis.

Do take radio-dispatched taxis (Taxi Amarillo), INGUAT-approved taxis from the “SAFE” stand at the airport, hotel taxis, vetted private drivers, and/or Uber.

Be aware of your surroundings and avoid walking or driving at night.

Request security escorts, which are available for tourist groups, from the Guatemalan Tourism Institute ( INGUAT).

GUATEMALA CITY TIME ZONE PROFESSIONAL

Consider staying in hotels or other lodging facilities that offer secure parking, doormen, and a dedicated and professional security staff.Visitors should not leave drinks unattended in bars and restaurants and are advised to decline invitations from strangers to private parties or gatherings.Visitors are strongly advised to avoid swimming in the Pacific Ocean, since currents and undertows are strong, and beaches lack adequate lifeguards or emergency response.We recommend traveling to and from hotels, resorts, and fishing charters via road from Guatemala City during daylight hours only. When visiting Pacific coast beaches and resorts in the Santa Rosa and Escuintla Departments, arrange travel through hotel, resort, or charter agents.Hiking in the area, while popular, is best undertaken with the assistance of a local guide to ensure safety, as criminals are known to target some routes. When traveling to Lake Atitlán, use certified tourist providers and travel between villages on the lakeshore by chartered boat, as perimeter paths pose a serious crime risk and are not easily accessible by emergency services.Read the Department of State’s COVID-19 page before planning any international travel, and read the Embassy COVID-19 page for country-specific COVID-19 information.Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Guatemala. government personnel and family members are prohibited from traveling to/throughout the above-mentioned areas for personal travel but are permitted to travel throughout the rest of Guatemala, including tourist destinations such as Tikal, Antigua, Lake Atitlán, and Pacific coast areas in the Santa Rosa and Escuintla Departments. The call center is staffed with Spanish and English speakers and can be reached 24/7 by calling 1500 or +502-2290-2800. PROATUR also provide additional security in locations frequented by tourists. Guatemala’s National Tourist Assistance Program ( PROATUR) provides 24-hour emergency assistance and routine guidance to tourists. Local police may lack the resources to respond effectively to criminal incidents resulting in a low arrest and conviction rate. Zone 18 and the city of Villa Nueva in Guatemala City due to crime.Ĭountry Summary: Violent crime such as extortion, murder, armed robbery, carjacking, narcotics trafficking and gang activity are common in Guatemala.Huehuetenango Department (except the city of Huehuetenango) due to crime.San Marcos Department (except the city of San Marcos) due to crime.Reconsider travel to Guatemala due to crime. Last Update: Reissued after periodic review without changes.