In this Guide Traveling Safely Guatemala taken from our Traveling Informed section, we will give you all the information information you need to know to travel safe and prepared to Guatemala from Italy. Wonderful country of central America south of Mexico, famous for its archaeological sites the colonial houses and the immense plantations of coffee has a vast heritage cultural and landscape as well as ancient and modern cities such as Antigua and Guatemala City. So let’s go and discover together in our guide the best time for the visit, i documents necessary and the accessories useful to have in your suitcase, thus making the most of your trip to Guatemala!
Guatemala Travel Safe Guide
When to go to Guatemala
Before finding out the rules for Travel Safely in Guatemala from Italy if you can go and documents necessary for your trip, it is important to also understand the ideal period for the trip. The climate of Guatemala, in the area ofcentral Americasouth of Mexico, is of type tropical. For most of the year plains it is warm, becoming cool and mild as you go up in areas mountainous. From November to April, the dry season, characterized by the trade wind from the north-east. There season of rains, however, lasts from May to October. Its morphology is divided into three zones to the north flat like in the area of Izabal, Alta Verapaz and Petén.
In the center we find the montagne and the capital, while to the south we find the costa of the Pacific and a thin plain between the mountains. From December to March, the Guatemala is reached by cold air coming from the United States lowering temperatures under i 10°C. Il best time to go to Guatemala, then, go from December to April in the southern and central area, while from February to April on the Caribbean coast.
So, let’s see together how and if you can go to Guatemala and how to travel safely to this wonderful country from Italy.
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Documents for Guatemala
To all citizens coming from Italyor from the European Union, who want to travel to Guatemala for Traveling Safely is required passport con 6 months validity from the entrance. For changes relating to the residual validity of travel documents, we advise you to inquire at the Italian Embassy or Consulate. For long-term tourism trips less than 90 days, no visa is required of entrance. If the deadline is exceeded, you will have to pay a fine of 20 Quetzales for each additional day. For trips to the country for different reasons, we recommend contacting the Embassy or Consular Offices of Guatemala in Italy.
Health and Vaccinations for Guatemala
To Travel Safely Guatemala from Italy no vaccination is required for entry, but the vaccine is mandatory for yellow fever for all travelers over 1 year of age coming from countries at risk of transmission. We recommend taking out one insurance policy before departure which includes coverage of medical expenses. In case of previous pathologies we advise you to consult your doctor before departure.
Clothing and useful material for safe travels in Guatemala
The choice ofclothing to travel to Guatemala you must meet practical criteria, comfort, responsiveness to the climate based on the season and the surrounding environment. Therefore, we recommend that you bring with you: canvas hat, scarf, cotton clothes and T-shirts, pullover, long cotton canvas trousers, jeans, swimsuit, pajamas, cotton underwear, thick cotton socks , trekking shoes or sneakers, k-way type windproof jacket.
Also not to forget:
- backpack to use for excursions,
- sunglasses,
- handkerchiefs and refreshing wipes,
- eye drops,
- pouch-type money bag and document holder,
- insect repellent,
- folding umbrella.
Currency in Guatemala
The official currency of Guatemala is the Guatemalan quetzal (Q). Major credit cards are accepted throughout the country, as are international debit cards, on a limited basis. We recommend exchanging cash only for short-term needs and also having cash in US dollars.
Electricity
To travel safely in the country we would like to point out that Plugs and sockets are not the same present in Italy. We therefore recommend that you bring a universal adapter with you. The voltage of the current is a 120 Volts/60 Hz. The taken I’m a guy A, B, G e I.
Jet lag
Guatemala has – 7 ore compared to Italy (GMT-6).
Telephone
Area code for Italy: +0039 + telephone number.
Dialing code for Guatemala: +502 + telephone number.
Where to Travel Safely in Guatemala?
It is generally possible to travel safely in Guatemala by paying attention to risk areas and traveling in groups. The authorities are working to improve safety ratings. However, there is a high crime rate in the country, especially in the poorest neighborhoods and areas. We therefore recommend taking the necessary precautions during a trip throughout the country, even if tourist itineraries are considered safe, keeping in touch on traffic conditions
Where Not to Travel Safely in Guatemala?
Guatemala is a country safe along tourist itineraries, but we always recommend, especially in the capital and on means of transport, to pay attention to your personal effects. We advise against traveling to the areas of the Mexican border, the departments of Izabal, Alta Verapaz, Chiquimula, Quetzaltenango, areas of Peten, Huehuetenango, San Marcos Tajumulco and Ixchiguán. Here, in fact, criminal activity and drug trafficking are more intense. Furthermore, we recommend paying attention to the borders with Honduras, El Salvador and Belize. In the capital city of Guatemala we advise against traveling to the poorest and most risky areas and traveling alone at night, always behaving prudently.
