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Guatemala
Antigua and Lake Atitlán are the heart of Central America's backpacker circuit and one of the cheapest places on the continent to learn Spanish one-to-one. Volcanoes, markets and Tikal's jungle pyramids fill the rest of a month easily.
Einreise und Visa
Citizens of the US, Canada, EU, UK, Australia and many others receive 90 days on arrival without a visa under the Central America-4 agreement, which covers Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras and Nicaragua together (the 90 days are shared across all four). Extensions are possible at immigration in Guatemala City.
| Reisepass | Kategorie | Max. Tage | Verifiziert |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | Visa-free (CA-4) 90 days shared across Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras and Nicaragua under the CA-4 agreement; extensions at immigration in Guatemala City. | 90 | Oct 19, 2026 offizielle Quelle ↗ |
| GB | Visa-free (CA-4) 90 days shared across Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras and Nicaragua under the CA-4 agreement; extensions at immigration in Guatemala City. | 90 | Oct 19, 2026 offizielle Quelle ↗ |
| DE | Visa-free (CA-4) 90 days shared across Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras and Nicaragua under the CA-4 agreement; extensions at immigration in Guatemala City. | 90 | Oct 19, 2026 offizielle Quelle ↗ |
| CA | Visa-free (CA-4) 90 days shared across Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras and Nicaragua under the CA-4 agreement; extensions at immigration in Guatemala City. | 90 | Oct 19, 2026 offizielle Quelle ↗ |
| AU | Visa-free (CA-4) 90 days shared across Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras and Nicaragua under the CA-4 agreement; extensions at immigration in Guatemala City. | 90 | Oct 19, 2026 offizielle Quelle ↗ |
Fernarbeit und längere Aufenthalte
No dedicated nomad visa (bis zu 90 Tage): CA-4 tourist entry with extensions; no remote-work category. offizielle Quelle ↗
Zuletzt verifiziert Oct 19, 2026
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Sicherheit
Guatemala City has serious crime; Antigua, Atitlán, Flores and the main tourist routes are far calmer but armed robbery on hiking trails and on some roads does occur. Use tourist shuttles rather than chicken buses at night, and hike volcanoes with guides.
Offizielle Reisewarnung: Guatemala - Level 3: Reconsider Travel (U.S. Department of State, ). UK FCDO-Reisehinweis ↗
Gesundheit
Private clinics in Antigua and the capital are adequate; evacuation insurance matters. Altitude at Atitlán and Antigua is moderate (1,500 m).
Geld
Quetzales; cash dominates outside Antigua. Bank ATMs (5B, Banco Industrial) with fees; cards accepted in Antigua's restaurants and hotels.
Trinkgeld: 10 percent in restaurants · Leitungswasser: Not drinkable
Fortbewegung vor Ort
Tourist shuttles connect Antigua, Atitlán, Lanquín and Flores; chicken buses are cheap, colourful and slow. Uber works in Antigua and the capital.
SIMs und Konnektivität
Claro and Tigo sell SIMs for a dollar or two with cheap data packages.
