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Guatemala



Basic Information:

Official Name: Republic of Guatemala
Population: 15,438,384
Area: 108,890 km2
Capital City: Guatemala City
Major Religion: Roman Catholic
Currency: Quetzal (GTQ)
Exchange Rate: N/A
Time Zone: GMT -6
Current time: 04:22am
Phone Country Dialing Code: 502
Region: Central America
Language: Spanish
Useful Travel Phrases in: Spanish

Climate ():

Practical Travel Information:

Official Tourism Website: www.visitguatemala.com
Electricity: 120V
Electrical Socket:

Type A

Type B

Type G

Type I


Travel Cost: $$ ($ = cheap, $$$$$ = expensive)
Main Attractions:
  • Tikal National Park
  • Archaeological Park and Ruins of Quirigua

Health Advisory:
  • Yellow Fever (Vaccination certificate may be required if coming from infected area)