Guatemala Travel Guide

We’ve put together a “Guatemala Travel Guide” that we hope will help with your Guatemala travel planning, organized under the following topics. Provided free to all Trek Guatemala guests as part of your pre-departure information!

Health Considerations

• Do I Need Any Special Immunizations in Guatemala? 
• Can I Drink the Water in Guatemala? 
• What About Bugs, Snakes & Other Creepy Crawly Things!
• What about Medical Services? 

Safety Considerations

• Is Guatemala a Safe Place to Visit?
• Is Trekking Safe in Guatemala?
• Safety & Common Sense Travel Considerations

General Travel Planning Considerations

• Where Should I Get Money in Guatemala?
• Can I Use a Credit Card in Guatemala?
• How Much Should I Tip?
• What is Bartering, and When Should I Do It?
• Can I Buy a Local SIM Card?
• What Kind of Electrical System Does Guatemala Have?  
• Why Am I Putting Toilet Paper in the Trash Can?

Arrival & Departure

• What’s the Best Way to Get To & From Guatemala? 
• What’s the Best Way to Get To & From Antigua?  
• What’s the Best Way to Get Around Antigua? 
• What Do I Do When I Arrive to the Guatemala City Airport?
• Where do I Meet My Trek Guatemala Shuttle at the Airport? 

Weather

• What’s the Weather Like in Guatemala?