General Country Information 🌍
| Capital | Guatemala City |
| Country | Guatemala |
| Currency | Guatemalan quetzal |
| Main religion | Roman Catholicism |
In numbers… 📐
| Female | 51.2% |
| Gdp | $76.65 billion |
| Size | 108,889 km² |
| Population | 17,247,843 |
| Population density | 158.6/km² |
| Kids per female | 2.9 |
| City population | 56.2% |
Weather ⛅
| Winter | 18∘C |
| Summer | 28∘C |
Language and Education 🔬
| Main Language | Spanish |
| Population able to read | 74.4% |
| Population with a college degree | 11.3% |
| Population able to speak english | 5.2% |
Well-being 💉
| Air quality | NA (AQI) |
| Is tab water drinkable? | no |
Safety 👮
| LGBT friendly? | No |
| Crime | 4.2/10 |
Transportation ✈️
| Driving side | Right |
| Main airline | TAG Airlines |
| Main airport | La Aurora International Airport |
Costs and Prices 🤑
| Cash required for everyday purchases | yes |
Prices for Everyday Goods 💰
| Item | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Bottle water | $0.5 |
| Cigarettes | $2.5 |
| Burger | $2 |
| Coffee | $1 |
| Beer | $1 |
Accomedation Costs 🛌
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Flat | $250/month |
| Hotel 3 star | $50/night |
| Hotel 5 star | $150/night |
Transportation Costs 🚐
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Cab | $5/10km |
| Petrol | $1.20/l |
| Rental car | $50/day |
| Public transportation | $5/daypass |
| Bike rental | $10/day |
Taxes 💸
| Type | Rate |
|---|---|
| Tax rate | 10% |
| Vat | 12% |
Average Income 💼
| Income | $4500 |
Tipping 💁️
| Is tipping required? | Yes |
| Location | Tipping Amount |
|---|---|
| Cab | 10-15% |
| Restaurant | 10-15% |
| Bar | 10-15% |
| Coffeeshop | 10-15% |
| Services | 10-15% |
Digital 🤖
| Internet speed | 22.41/MBits |
| Tld | .gt |
| Free wifi | 6/10 |
| Population with access to internet | 40% |
| Phone mobile data | $10 for 10GB |
Electricity 🔌
| Power grid | 95% (Uptime) |
| Sockets | Type A, Type B |
Shopping 🛒
Opening Times 🕰
| Closing days | Sunday |
| Closing times | 8:00 PM |
| Opening times | 9:00 AM |
Most popular Stores 🏪
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| Online shopping | Amazon |
| Supermarket | La Torre |
| Pharmacy | Farmacias Cruz Azul |
| Drugstore | Farmacias del Ahorro |
Fun and Relaxation 😃
Bars and Nightlife 🕺
| Closing hour of bars and clubs | 10 PM |
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Nightlife | 7/10 |
| Bars | 8/10 |
Parks and leisure 🎢
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Holiday Parks | 6/10 |
| Public Parks | 7/10 |
| Swimming | 8/10 |
Sports ⚽
| Most popular Sport | Football |
Food 🍕️
| Food Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Pepián | A thick stew made with meat, vegetables, and a variety of spices | 5-8 |
| Jocón | A green sauce made with tomatillos, cilantro, and chiles, served over chicken or pork | 4-6 |
| Kaq’ik | A spicy stew made with turkey, tomatoes, and chiles | 6-9 |
| Fiambre | A cold salad made with a variety of meats, vegetables, and fruits, served during the Day of the Dead | 8-12 |
| Rellenitos | Fried plantains filled with black beans and cheese | 2-4 |
| Chuchitos | Corn tortillas filled with meat, vegetables, and cheese, served in a tomato sauce | 3-5 |
| Tamales | Cornmeal dough filled with meat, vegetables, or cheese, wrapped in corn husks and steamed | 2-4 |
| Atol de Elote | A thick drink made with corn, milk, and sugar | 1-2 |
Drinks 🍻️
| Drink Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Atol de Elote | A sweet, thick drink made from corn, water, and sugar | 0.50 |
| Horchata | A refreshing drink made from rice, water, and sugar, often flavored with cinnamon | 0.75 |
| Fresco de Jamaica | A hibiscus tea drink | 0.50 |
| Limonada con Soda | A lemonade made with sparkling water | 0.75 |
| Ponche de Frutas | A fruit punch made with a variety of fruits, such as pineapple, papaya, and mango | 1.00 |
| Cerveza Gallo | A popular Guatemalan beer | 2.00 |
| Ron Zacapa | A premium Guatemalan rum | 5.00 |
Souvenirs 👜
| Souvenir | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Worry dolls | Small, colorful dolls made of yarn or fabric that are said to take away worries | $1-$5 |
| Handwoven textiles | Beautiful, brightly colored textiles woven by hand on traditional backstrap looms | $20-$100 |
| Leather goods | High-quality leather goods, such as bags, wallets, and belts | $30-$100 |
| Jade jewelry | Guatemala is known for its beautiful jade, which is used to make jewelry, carvings, and other items | $20-$100 |
| Pottery | Colorful, hand-painted pottery made in a variety of styles | $10-$50 |
| Masks | Traditional masks made of wood, paper-mâché, or other materials | $20-$100 |
| Coffee | Guatemala is a major coffee producer, and its coffee is known for its rich flavor | $10-$20 per pound |
| Chocolate | Guatemala is also known for its chocolate, which is made from locally grown cacao beans | $5-$15 per bar |
Holidays 🍹
| Holiday Name | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | January 1 | Celebrates the start of a new year |
| Epiphany | January 6 | Commemorates the visit of the Three Wise Men to the infant Jesus |
| Labor Day | May 1 | Honors workers and the labor movement |
| Mother’s Day | May 10 | Celebrates mothers and motherhood |
| Father’s Day | June 17 | Celebrates fathers and fatherhood |
| Independence Day | September 15 | Commemorates Guatemala’s independence from Spain in 1821 |
| Columbus Day | October 12 | Commemorates the arrival of Christopher Columbus in the Americas in 1492 |
| All Saints’ Day | November 1 | Honors all Christian saints |
| All Souls’ Day | November 2 | Commemorates the dead |
| Christmas Day | December 25 | Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ |
News 📰
| Medium | Name |
|---|---|
| Newspaper | Prensa Libre |
| Online news | Soy502 |
| Tv | Guatevisión |
| Radio | Emisoras Unidas |