Traveling to Guatemala

Registration with the Department of State and the Embassy

New U.S. passport requirement: Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative

Consular Information Sheet for Guatemala (10/12/2007)

Recent Warden Messages
       03/19/08 - Livingston, Izabal
       02/04/08 - Lousiana to Hold Two Special Elections on March 8, 2008 for Representatives in Congress from the 1st. and 6th. Districts
       01/31/08 - Increases U.S. Passport Signature for U.S. Minors
       07/18/07 - Mob Violence in the Petén as a Result of Rumors of Child Stealing
       07/03/07 - Rumors of Child Stealing

Recent Crime Incidents Against Foreigners

INGUAT: Things to Know Before Going to Guatemala

WCITIES: Library for Planning Your Trip

Guatemalan Customs – Know Before You Go

U.S. Customs – Kow Before You Go Abroad and Before You Return to the U.S.
       US Customs Recommendations and Regulations for Return to the U.S.
       Declaration of Newly Acquired Items on Your Entry to the U.S.
       Frequent Traveler Programs
       Taking your boat to Guatemala?

Sending Money to a U.S. Citizen Overseas (Department of State Trust Account)

Insurance for Travelers in Guatemala 
       Insurance Companies in Guatemala City
       Medical Insurance
       Automobile Insurance
       Travel Insurance

Airline Phone Numbers in Guatemala City

Hotels (Inexpensive) in Guatemala City

INGUAT: Tourist Information and Services

Arrests of Americans

Guatemalan Immigration Law
       Extension of Guatemalan Visas
       Replacement of Entry Stamp when Passport is Lost

Driving in Guatemala
       Vehicle Permits
       Driver's Licenses
       Automobile Insurance

Traveling with Pets
       Traveling with Pets to Guatemala
       Traveling with Pets to the U.S.
       Veterinarians in Guatemala

Tips For a Safe Trip

Tips for Travelers to Central and South America

Health Information and Vaccines for Travel to Guatemala

Keeping up with the News in Guatemala and Central America
       Selection of U.S. Newspapers
       Voice of America (VOA) News for the Americas
       Central America News (U.S. Department of State's Bureau of International Information Programs)
       Guatemalan Post (Maintained by WorldNews)
       Contact the Guatemalan Post by email
       Revue (Tourist Magazine)