Practical information

The country in numbers

Country's full name
Republic of Guatemala
Area in Km2
108,889
Population
14,388,929 population
Capital
Guatemala City
Religion
60% Roman Catholic, 40% Protestant
Government
Unitary presidential republic

Language

Official language
Spanish
Languages spoken
None

Time

UTC (Coordinated Universal Time Greenwich)
-6

Currency

Currency
Guatemalan Quetzal

Dangers and annoyances

Dangers and annoyances
High criminality risk
Border Issues
Airports customs
Drugs possession
Not allowed
Theft & Scams
Medium

Credit cards

Popular
Yes
Cards
American express, Mastercard

Tips

Leave a tip
Advised

Internet and telephony

Calling code
+502
Internet availability
Cities only

Electricity

V
120
Hz
60