🇬🇹 Is Guatemala safe to visit?
Daily safety index from official government advisories, plus the consular map of Guatemala: 16 diplomatic missions from 16 countries, local emergency numbers and language essentials.
Updated Sep 13, 2026 · Composite index recalculated daily from official government advisories.
What official sources say
Levels are normalized to Telcomia's 1–4 scale. Always read the full official advisory at the source.
What to know before traveling to Guatemala
Drawn from the linked official advisories — always check the full text at the source.
Trip essentials
- Travel insurance may be void if you visit areas where FCDO advises against travel
- Get insurance covering your full itinerary, planned activities and emergency costs
- No visa required for Spanish citizens; carry return ticket, passport valid 6+ months, proof of funds and hotel reservation
- Airlines may also check these entry requirements at check-in before boarding
- Verify that Migration authorities stamp your passport on arrival — some tourists have not received the stamp
- Pork products in luggage are banned; do not bring them in your baggage
Risk areas and situations
- FCDO advises against all but essential travel within 5km of the Mexican border from the Pacific Coast to Gracias a Dios crossing
- Towns of Santa Ana Huista, San Antonio Huista and La Democracia (Huehuetenango dept) are in the restricted zone
- State of prevention in force since 17 February, renewed every two weeks, covering Guatemala, Escuintla, Izabal, San Marcos and Huehuetenango
- This measure allows joint police-military operations in those five departments due to organised crime threats
- Assaults and robberies are frequent across the country; overall security conditions are poor
Local laws and customs
- Bringing pork or pork-derived products in your luggage is prohibited and actively enforced
Health
- A travel and medical insurance covering hospitalisation and medical repatriation is strongly advised
- Public healthcare is inadequate; private clinics in the capital offer better care but at very high cost
Emergency numbers in Guatemala
Embassies and consulates in Guatemala
16 diplomatic missions from 16 countries, across 2 cities.
| Nationality | Missions | Cities |
|---|---|---|
| 🇦🇷 Argentina | 1 | Guatemala City |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | 1 | Guatemala City |
| 🇧🇿 Belize | 1 | Guatemala City |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | 1 | Guatemala City |
| 🇨🇭 Switzerland | 1 | Guatemala City |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | 1 | Guatemala City |
| 🇫🇷 France | 1 | Guatemala City |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | 1 | Guatemala City |
| 🇮🇱 Israel | 1 | Guatemala City |
| 🇮🇳 India | 1 | Guatemala City |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | 1 | Guatemala City |
| 🇷🇺 Russia | 1 | Guatemala City |
…and 4 more nationalities with diplomatic presence.
The full directory — addresses, phone numbers and locations on the map — is available in the Telcomia app.
Local language
The main local language in Guatemala is Spanish. The Telcomia app includes 16 emergency phrases in Spanish, with audio, ready to play when you need them.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Guatemala safe to visit right now?
The Telcomia Safety Index for Guatemala is 2.32/4 (Increased caution, level 2 of 4) as of Sep 13, 2026. It is a composite of official advisories from Spain, the United Kingdom and the United States, recalculated daily.
What is the emergency number in Guatemala?
The general emergency number in Guatemala is 110. Save it before you travel — with a Telcomia eSIM you can call for help without hunting for Wi-Fi.
How many embassies are there in Guatemala?
Telcomia tracks 16 diplomatic missions from 16 countries in Guatemala, across 2 cities. The full directory with addresses and phone numbers is in the Telcomia app.
Informational only
This page is general information, not a substitute for official government travel advice. Conditions can change quickly — always check your own government's latest advisory before and during your trip.
Advisory levels summarize official sources: Spain's MAEC, the UK FCDO (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0) and the U.S. Department of State (public domain). Follow the links above for the full official text.