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Banks
There are banks in all major cities, for example the Banco de Guatemala and the Banco Industrial change US-Dollars (please take care that you have dollar bills without rips or tears) and Traveller Checks, or you can withdraw money with your credit card.
Bargaining
Bargaining is always common, but as a tourist you might pay more than the locals.
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Credit Cards
Credit Cards are accepted in the majority of shops, restaurants and hotels. The most common ones are VISA-, EURO- or MASTER-Card.
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The Dancing School which offers the classes at Juan Sisay is the following one:
Latin Rhythm Dance Studio
Private Salsa & Merengue Classes
15. Av. "A", 2 - 33, Zona 1
Phone: (501) 761-1267
eMail: latinrhythm@latinmail.com
Departure
Upon leaving the country you have to pay a fee. This fee is about 20 Quetzales in the airport in the capital. By passing land borders it is about US-$ 2.
Drugs
Do not use drugs in this country! You may find yourself serving a lifetime sentence in prison (and life could be easier...)!
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Embassies
[Find the Embassy of your country in Guatemala (and anywhere in the world)]
Emergency numbers
- Police: 120, 137, 138
- Ambulance: 128
- Red Cross: 125
- Fire Department: 122, 123
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Food
The typical Guatemalan diet does not offer a wide variety of food. In spite of this there are some very unique cuisines to discover. But be careful eating from street vendors as not all of them are clean.
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Guidebooks
There are a wide variety of excellent guidebooks available. I use the Lonely Planet and I am very happy with it. If you are looking for other ones, you'll find some hints [here].
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Health tips
- do not eat on the street
- order drinks without ice (water from the tap is not drinkable)
- have some sort of anti-diarrhea medicine (please consult the travel doctor)
- adapt to the altitude before making exhausting trips for example to the volcanos
Hotels
are available in every price range.
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Internet Cafes
You can find them in most any city.
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Malaria
Medication against malaria is not necessary in Quetzaltenango, but recommended for trips to the jungle within Guatemala, or to Mexico, or any other Central American country.
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Post
The postal service is better now than it was in the past, but still private services are quicker and more reliable.
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Security tips
- Make two photocopies of your documents. Leave one at home and take one with you while travelling. Have the number to cancel your credit card available.
- Take a taxi or walk with friends at night.
- Beware of pickpockets.
- Do not take tours like volcano trips on your own. Hire a guide.
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Taxis
Taxis are more expensive than buses. To take a taxi within the city center of Quetzaltenango, for example, will be about 25 or 30 Quetzales.
Telephone
Do not use TELGUA for non-domestic calls, it is too expensive. There are a lot of private services which are cheaper. For national directory enquiries call 121, for international ones, call 171. As a lot of internet cafes today have cable connections, Voice over IP (for example Skype) is also available in some places.
Tourist Information
Tourist Information is available in all bigger cities, but the quality of information varies. Normally you will always find other tourists with adequate information.
Travel Agencies
A number of international airlines have flights to Guatemala City. To find good deals on your plane ticket, we recommend that you inquire at travel agencies that specialize in travel to Latin American countries. For tickets from the United States or Canada to Latin American countries (including Guatemala of course,) we recommend eXito Travel Agency. This agency specializes in low-cost flights to all Latin American countries, and can be reached at [http://www.exitotravel.com], eMail [exito@wonderlink.com], or by phone at 800-655-4053 (from the US). Their staff members all have experience traveling in Latin America and can respond to questions and concerns you may have about your travels.
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Vaccination
Vaccinations are necessary. We recommend Hepatitis A and B and Typhoid. Please ask you travel doctor in advance.
Visa
As a citizen of a country of the European Union, the United States, Canada or Australia you get a Visa upon entering the country. This is normally valid for 90 days.
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Women
It is generally safe for women to travel in Guatemala. We advise against travelling on buses at night. Obtrusive Machos can be avoided by talking about your boyfriend or husband who will be back soon.
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