Capital: Guatemala CityFlying time from London: 13 hours 35 minutes (via Madrid with Iberia)Time Difference: BST-6 Population: 13,276,517Currency: QuetzalOfficial Language(s): SpanishHealth Requirements: AB*C**DEFGIKL Key to Health Requirements:A Full valid British Passport (minimum 6 months validity from the intended date of return)B Visa required B* Tourist Card required C Yellow Fever precautions advisedC* A Yellow Fever certificate is required if travelling from an infected countryC** A Yellow Fever certificate is required for all travellers over the age of 1 yearD Cholera precautionsE Typhoid & Polio and Hepatitis A precautions may be advisedF Malaria precautions advisedG Tetanus precautions advisedH Areas of high altitude – check with G.P for confirmation that it is safe to visitI Food and Drink precautions advisedK DiphtheriaL Hepatitis B (Key) Visa (UK Passport Holders): Not Required
Overview
Guatemala is located in Central America, bordered by Mexico to the north, El Salvador to the west, Belize to the East and Honduras to the south. It has a very rich, indigenous culture.
What to see
There are many Mayan ruins which are worth visiting. Other attractions include the colonial city of Antigua, the original Spanish capital and Lake Atitlan, a lake located in the centre of the Country, surrounded by high mountains and volcanic peaks.
When to go
The dry season runs from November to April. Although the climate is generally spring-like all year round.
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Lake Atitlan
Lake Atitlan is famed for its natural beauty and colourful Mayan villages.
The colonial city of Antigua Explore one of the world's best-preserved colonial cities.
The Highland area of Coban Located in central Guatemala, the area of Coban is an area of dense cloud forests, sparkling waterfalls and several incredible cave systems make it an ideal place for true Eco-tourists.
The market of Chichicastenango Browse the most festive Indian market in Central America, with its colourful array of ethnic goods and handicrafts.
The Mayan remains at Tikal Explore one of the largest Mayan sites at Tikal, with its impressive central pyramid.
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