The rainy season in Guatemala normally runs from June to November, coinciding with the hurricane season in the Caribbean. Private inter-city coach services are safer, but not immune from attack. See CrimeĪvoid travelling on public buses (repainted US school buses). You should carry personal ID when travelling (certified copies are fine). Take care in all parts of the country, including Guatemala City. Guatemala has one of the highest violent crime rates in Latin America. See Natural disastersġ5,133 British nationals visited Guatemala in 2022. Monitor local media and consult your tour operator and PROATUR as travel routes are likely to face disruption. You should follow the advice of local authorities, including any evacuation orders. See the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office ( FCDO) guidance on foreign travel insurance. It is more important than ever to get travel insurance and check it provides sufficient cover.
Monitor local news channels and visit the Tribunal Supremo Electoral (the government entity in charge of the election process) for the latest information. We advise you to avoid all political demonstrations. There may be heightened tensions in the lead up to these, as well as in the immediate aftermath. Nationwide elections will take place in Guatemala in 2023 with the first round taking place 25th June and a potential second round 20th August. If you plan to pass through another country to return to the UK, check the travel advice for the country you’re transiting. Monitor this advice for the latest updates and stay in contact with your travel provider. Before you travel, check the ‘Entry requirements’ section for Guatemala’s current entry restrictions and requirements.
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