TRAVEL & TEACH ENGLISH IN GUATEMALA

Guatemala - Level 3: Reconsider Travel
Reconsider travel to Guatemala due to crime. Some areas have higher risks. Please read the full Travel Advisory.

Guatemala, a Central American country, boasts a diverse and dramatic topography. The country is divided into three distinct regions: the highlands, the Pacific coast, and the Petén lowlands. The highlands, a volcanic mountain range running east to west, are home to fertile valleys and towering peaks, including Tajumulco, the highest mountain in Central America. The Pacific coast, a narrow strip of land, offers rich volcanic soil and is susceptible to earthquakes. The Petén region in the north is a vast lowland plain covered in tropical rainforest and dotted with ancient Mayan ruins. This diverse geography contributes to a wide range of climates, from cool temperatures in the highlands to hot and humid conditions along the coast.

U.S. Embassy Guatemala City Boulevard Austriaco 11-51, Zone 16Guatemala City, Guatemala

Telephone
+(502) 2354-0000
Emergency
+(502) 2354-0000
Fax
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Email
AmCitsGuatemala@state.gov
Website
https://gt.usembassy.gov/