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General Travel Information:
Guatemala is a multi-cultural, and multi-lingual country in the midst of great social, political and economic change. The wealth of the country lies in its land and history. The combined splendor of its high mountains, Caribbean coast to the east and dense jungle in the north are what make this fascinating country so unique.
To enter Guatemala visas are not required for U.S., Canadian, European and Asian citizens. Current law requires a valid passport and a tourist card, which is given to you on the airplane before arrival. You should note when you leave Guatemala by plane you must pay an airport tax of about Q280 or US$ 30.
Once you have arrived in Guatemala City Airport you will pass through the customs. Before you leave the airport there are banks and ATM's where you should change between US$ 50 and US$ 75 into Guatemalan Quetzals or withdraw the equivalent. You will need this money as soon as you are out of the airport for taxis and hotels. The exchange rate is roughly 7.5 Quetzales (GTQ) for 1 USD. For the latest exchange rate see one of the currency sites (e.g. www.oanda.com).
If requested, Ulew Tinimit will send a representative to pick you up at the airport and bring you to the hotel or the bus station. The hour at which you arrive in Guatemala City will dictate your choice, as might the hour at which you desire to arrive in Quetzaltenango. It is quite simple - if you arrive on the regular very early morning flight you can reach Quetzaltenango by mid afternoon. If you arrive in the afternoon we recommend to stay in Guatemaala City overnight as traveling at night time might bear more risks.
To be met at the airport and then transferred directly to a bus station for the 4 hour trip to Quetzaltenango, presently you will be charged USD 5.
To be met at the airport, lodged overnight, and then transferred the following day to the bus station for the 4 hour trip to Quetzaltenango, you will presently be charged USD 17.
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