Weather conditions vary from season to season and region to region. The dry season is from October to early May and the rainy from late May until the end of September. Temperatures vary little during the year. The average high temperature is 77°F and the low 55°F in the highlands.

While in Guatemala City and the highlands area wear spring clothing and a sweater at night. Comfortable walking shoes are suggested. While at archaeological sites and the lowlands, light-colored, lightweight, cotton clothing is recommended. Sunglasses and a hat are recommended while on tours or at the beach.

Direct dial service lo the U.S. is available throughout the country. Telex, fax, cable TV, radio, and Internet arc all easily found.

Hotels, restaurants and shops in Guatemala and most of the tourism areas accept most major credit cards. Traveler's checks can be exchanged at most banks.

The local currency is the Quetzal, named for the national bird. The US dollar is now accepted as legal currency. Exchange rates fluctuate so check with your hotel for the current exchange rate.

Air passengers pay US$30 or 237 quetzals, at the time of publishing. Land and sea departure taxes vary according to the area you are exiting. The local security tax is $3 per person.

Is important to contact a local Guatemalan consulate to check for changes in requirements before leaving for Guatemala.
No Visa is required for citizens of:
Australia, Brazil, Canada, all Central American countries, the EU, Israel, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Switzerland and the US.
At the airport, citizens of these countries must present their valid passport, and will be asked by custom officials how long they intend to stay (thirty, sixty or ninety days). Although there is officially no charge to enter Guatemala, generally the officials ask for some sort of small landing fee.
Citizens of some other countries (including the Czech Republic, Poland, South Africa and most Gulf States) will need a tourist card, which is available at the point of entry (for about US$5) and valid for up to ninety days.
Citizens for other countries (most African and Asian) will need a visa bought in advance from a Guatemalan consulate at least a month before entering Guatemala. These should cost around US$10.