Turismo Aventura provides essential tips for a successful
trip to Guatemala
Entrance
Formalities Valid
passport, with or without Visa, depending on the case (The cost
of the visa is of $5.00 US). Consult the embassy or consulate
near you. No immunization certificate needed to enter the country.
The exit taxes via air are of $30.00 and Q20.00 for local flights.
Currency
The
national currency is the Quetzal; it has coins of Q.0.01, Q0.05,
Q.0.10, Q.0.25, Q.0.50 cents, and Q.1.00. However, the North
American dollars are accepted. Unlike the US dollars, the European
currency, Euros accepted only in very few places and their exchange
rate is very low.
Commercial
schedules Banks
operate on a Monday to Friday basis, from 9:00am to 7:00pm.
On Saturdays from 10:00 am to 2:00pm. 24 hour ATMs are available.
Commercial
offices: generally open from 8:00am to 12:00 and from 2:00pm
to 5:00pm. Shopping centres and business: open from 08:00am
to 9:00pm.
Tip
It is habit to leave 10% to 15% tip of the service
(it is not usually included within the price of the foods or
any other type of service).
Means
of Payment Although
the dollar is generally accepted, the exchange of foreign currencies
to national currency is carried out in banks and authorized
agencies. The credit cards frequently accepted are, VISA, Diners
and Master Card. Traveller checks are also welcome.
Electricity
In general, the electricity is of 110 volts of 60 cycles
and in some cases 220 volts. It is advised to all tourists to
bring current converter if their kit doesn’t bring it.
