Questions tagged [guatemala]
A Central-American country with jungles, volcanoes, pre-Columbian and colonial architecture, and a majority Mayan population. Just south of Mexico.
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Traveling to the US with a renewed passport, visa in old but still not expired passport
I'm traveling from Guatemala to the US in March, my passport expires on August and my Visa is on that passport. I know Guatemalan citizens are not required to have the six month validity rule but I'm ...
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Can I use my US Samsung-SM-G900V in Guatemala?
I bought my Samsung Galaxy S5 online for a decent price and it's been 2 years and I still have it. It's a Samsung-SM-G900V and I was wondering can I used it internationally if I purchase a ...
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Do I need a visitor visa for Guatemala if I am traveling through El Salvador? (Indian Citizen)
I am an Indian passport holder. I am going to El Salvador this year in December. I will be spending 10 days in El Salvador and 5 days in Guatemala. My flight path is India - US - El Salvador.
I know ...
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Can a citizen of Guatemala sponsor visitor visa of an Indian citizen?
I have a good friend in Guatemala. We met each other online on qeep in 2010. Now I am planning to go to Guatemala to meet her and her family. I am applying for a short term visitor visa in Guatemalan ...
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Requirements for Guatemala business visa for Indian traveler
I'm required to travel to Guatemala for a business visit. I'm applying for a Guatemala business visa. Can some informed advisor or experienced person guide me with the correct requirements?
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Reliable Mastercard ATMs in Antigua?
I lost my Visa debit card and I have to use my Mastercard Credit card in Guatemala. Where I am currently, Flores, there are no ATMs or banks that accept Mastercard.
I will be in Antigua by tonight ...
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Driving in Guatemala on a US license - must you carry your passport as well?
I arrived in Guatemala City a week ago. Two days ago I was stopped at a routine traffic checkpoint where I presented my US driver's license. The officer informed me that I am required to carry my ...
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What is the fastest bus route from Guatemala City to Cancún, Mexico?
In March I'll be going from Guatemala City to Cancún, and am considering taking the bus to save some money over a flight. But there are many bus routes, and it's difficult to find good information ...
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Can I transport a ham from Spain to Guatemala via USA?
I would like to take a ham from Spain to Guatemala, with a layover in Miami.
Is this permitted? Aside from the possibility of import duties, are there any sanitary restrictions that would make it ...
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Can my brother photograph my wedding as a tourist?
I will be getting married in Guatemala. My brother (a US citizen) is an excellent photographer, and I would love for him to take some photos before and after the wedding (he will be in the best man, ...
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Can a Guatemalan/Spanish citizen enter Guatemala with an expired Guatemalan passport?
My girlfriend and I will be visiting Guatemala, together. She is Guatemalan, and now has Spanish citizenship as well (along with a Spanish passport).
Her Spanish passport is current, but her ...
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Is it safe to hang out at a bus station for 1-2 hours in Guatemala City?
My wife and I are going to be vacationing in Guatemala. She has been already down there for a month as part of a study abroad program and I am meeting her. She'll be coming in on the ADN bus from Xela ...
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How do I get from Tikal to Belize City?
What are the alternative ways to get from Tikal (Tikal Inn) to Belize City. Looks like there is Tropic Air flying from Flores to Belize and there are buses (also from Flores). Tropic Air site says ...
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Independent excursions on Panama Canal cruise
I'll be taking a Panama Canal cruise with family with stops at:
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Huatulco, Mexico
Puerto Chiapas, Mexico
Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala
Fuerte Amador, Panama
Cartagena, Colombia
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Is it possible to travel safely in Guatemala? [closed]
We are considering a trip to Guatemala for about 7-10 days with kids (6 months and 3 years). We would like to do only the top attractions: Tikal, Antigua, Lake Atlitlan and Pacaya Volcano. Is it ...
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Driving from San Antonio to Copan Ruinas, Honduras
I and some friends are taking our vehicles from the US to Honduras. Once we get to Honduras, we're golden. However, navigating the space between San Antonio and Copan Ruinas is tricky. I need some ...
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Language schools that teach Mayan languages around Lake Atlitlan, Guatemala?
I've been to Guatemala several times and always spend some time around Lake Atitlan. This is maybe the third most popular place to study Spanish in the country and has many language schools for ...
