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Recommendations to visit Guatemala

Recommendations for the traveler

  • Keep always your social distance at least 1.5 m.
  • Always have with you gel antibacterial.
  • The mask is mandatory all the time when you are outside.
  • If you are feeling sick avoid to move long distances or moving from where you are and notify to the person on charge or call to 1517 or 1540.
  • Travel Safe
  • Take care of your health and protect others by washing your hands frequently.
  • Remember to use your elbow or Kleenex to cover your nose and mouth when sneezing or coughing.
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth when you are touching other surfaces.
  • Avoid any direct contact with people who is having respiratory problems, instead try to call to emergency and let experts do their work!

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What can I expect when traveling to Guatemala?

Things Guatemalans are required to do and to have on mind when going out during Covid-19.

  • You are required to wear a mask all the time when you are out of your room hotel. Any building you head your temperature will be measured and antibacterial gel will be applied to your hands.
  • You are not allow to get together with more than 10 people.
  • You are not allow to do any activity that requires physical contact.
  • Do not greet people by cheek kissing or hand shaking.
  • The curfew still in force from 4.00 to 21.00 hours.
  • You are not allow to drink alcoholic beverages from 21:00 to 5:00 hours from the next day.
  • Pharmacies, hospitals and Medical centers are open 24 hours.

Hotels and restaurants protocols in Guatemala

Hotels and restaurants have implemented several protocols according to the Health Ministry of Guatemala, the Insituto Guatemalteco de Turismo (INGUAT) and under the International Norms of Security and Hygiene from the Health World Organization. Each of them meets the following standards:

  • Hotels

    • The personal of the hotel is equipped with mask and facial protector.
    • Temperature is measured at the entrance and antibacterial gel is applied in the hands.
    • Shoes disinfection when entering to the place,
    • Common areas like the pool, bar, disco, childish games might be out of service.
    • Your room should have information of the type of disinfection the hotel does and emergency phone numbers. For more information about kindly visit the page of the hotel where you are staying at.
  • Restaurants

    • The personal of the restaurant is equipped with mask and facial protector.
    • Temperature is measured at the entrance and antibacterial gel is applied in the hands.
    • Shoes disinfection when entering to the place.
    • Shoes disinfection when entering to the place.
    • Restaurants are operating only with the 50% of capacity, for instance, is possible that you need to make a reservation ahead of time.
    • If the restaurant has childish games is possible these are out of service.

Keep informed

  • We try to provide you all the information as we can to keep you updated about the virus and the effects on the planning of your trip.
  • Look for specific notices about destinations and updates regarding where you can travel and what you need to have.

Do not forget to contact us if you have any doubts or questions.