Guatemala is located in Central America, with Mexico to the north, Belize to the northeast, and Honduras and El Salvador to the southeast. Pacific Ocean is located in the south. Guatemala has great weather all year round with two seasons. The dry season starts from mid August and lasts through April followed by the wet season from May to mid August.

The national airline is Aviateca. You can find direct flights to Guatemala City European capitals, cities in North America and central and South America. There are border crossings from Mexico, Belize, El Salvador and Hoduras. It is possible to enter Guatemala by sea. Puerto Quetzal,Puerto Barrios and Rio Dulce are the main ports of entry.

Travel Requirements

A valid passport is needed to enter Guatemala. Nationals of most European countries and the United States need a tourist card that can be availed on arrival at a Guatemalan airport or when crossing the border. However nationals of other countries do require a visa. Make sure you check with the Guatemalan Embassy in your country before traveling.

For more information on tourism in Guatemala contact the tourist board
Instituto Guatemalteco de Turismo
7a. Avenida 1-17, Zona 4
Centro Cívico, 01004
Guatemala City, Guatemala, C.A.

Ph: (502) 331-1333 PBX (502) 331-3075
Fax: (502) 331-4416/331-8893