Guatemala: qué saber antes del viaje
Lo esencial
- Complete the online declaration and get an entry stamp. Japanese embassy guidance updated September 2026 allows submission from 15 days before travel.
- Violent crime and roadblocks can affect tourist routes; avoid night travel and use reputable transport.
Entrada y visados
British tourists can enter visa-free for up to 90 days. The CA-4 clock is shared with neighbouring members and does not reset at each border; Honduras still has separate visa requirements for British citizens. Complete the SAT electronic declaration for air entry and exit and save its QR code.
Formularios y permisos en línea
- SAT Regional Traveller Declaration ↗ obligatorio
Before air entry/exit; Japanese embassy says up to 15 days ahead · All air arrivals/departures; land and sea rules differ
Validez del pasaporte: UK advice: at least 6 months after arrival and 2 blank pages.
Revisado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: gov.uk ↗, mingob.gob.gt ↗, gt.emb-japan.go.jp ↗, en.portal.sat.gob.gt ↗
Dinero
Se usan tanto efectivo como tarjetas. Tarjetas sobre todo en ciudades y zonas turísticas.
Apple Pay — sin datos · Google Pay — sin datos
- Cards are widely accepted in Guatemala City, Antigua and tourist destinations; carry cash outside these areas.
Revisado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: travel.state.gov ↗, mingob.gob.gt ↗, gt.emb-japan.go.jp ↗, en.portal.sat.gob.gt ↗
Normas y prohibiciones
Leyes que los viajeros incumplen sin saberlo
- Carry identification; original/certified copies may be required in San Pedro La Laguna.
- Do not photograph people, especially children, without permission.
- Mobile-phone use while driving is illegal.
Revisado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: gov.uk ↗, mingob.gob.gt ↗, gt.emb-japan.go.jp ↗, en.portal.sat.gob.gt ↗
Cultura y ropa
Religión: Ask before entering a place of worship; respect services and local customs.
Ropa: Choose clothing appropriate to the venue and activity.
Revisado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: gov.uk ↗, mingob.gob.gt ↗, gt.emb-japan.go.jp ↗, en.portal.sat.gob.gt ↗
Clima
Atlantic hurricane season runs June-November; follow local forecasts and evacuation instructions.
Mes a mes
- enero: Jan: outside official hurricane season; storms still possible
- febrero: Feb: outside official hurricane season; storms still possible
- marzo: Mar: outside official hurricane season; storms still possible
- abril: Apr: outside official hurricane season; storms still possible
- mayo: May: outside official hurricane season; storms still possible
- junio: Jun: official hurricane season; monitor forecasts
- julio: Jul: official hurricane season; monitor forecasts
- agosto: Aug: official hurricane season; monitor forecasts
- septiembre: Sep: official hurricane season; monitor forecasts
- octubre: Oct: official hurricane season; monitor forecasts
- noviembre: Nov: official hurricane season; monitor forecasts
- diciembre: Dec: outside official hurricane season; storms still possible
Mejor temporada: December-May avoids the official hurricane season; check local rainfall and forecasts.
Revisado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: gov.uk ↗
Qué llevar
- Travel documents and insurance details
- Medicines in original packaging
- A backup payment method
Qué no llevar / prohibido importar
- Carrying packages for strangers
Práctico
Enchufes: Ask your accommodation about sockets and voltage before packing an adapter.
Agua: Use sealed drinking water if the local supply is uncertain.
Circulación: por la derecha
Seguro: Arrange cover for medical care, evacuation and planned activities.
Revisado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: gov.uk ↗, travel.state.gov ↗, mingob.gob.gt ↗, gt.emb-japan.go.jp ↗, en.portal.sat.gob.gt ↗
Las normas de entrada cambian. Antes del viaje, consulta la web de la embajada o del servicio de inmigración del país.