Guatemala Country Guide

Guatemala Facts

  • Capital: Guatemala
  • Population: 12,599,000
  • Currency: quetzal (GTQ), US dollar (USD), others allowed
  • Religions: Roman Catholic, Protestant, indigenous Mayan beliefs
  • Government: constitutional democratic republic
  • Languages: Spanish 60%, Amerindian languages 40% (23 officially recognized Amerindian languages, including Quiche, Cakchiquel, Kekchi, Mam, Garifuna, and Xinca)
  • Climate: tropical; hot, humid in lowlands; cooler in highlands
  • Phone Code: 502

Photos of Guatemala

Banana Weigh In - Antigua, Guatemala Colorful Jumpers and a Cloudy Sky - Antigua, Guatemala - Antigua, Guatemala A Quick Turn of the Head - Antigua, Guatemala - Antigua, Guatemala Food by Candlelight - Antigua, Guatemala - Antigua, Guatemala Heavy Load - Antigua, Guatemala Mayan Masks - Antigua, Guatemala - Antigua, Guatemala Meat for Sale - Antigua, Guatemala - Antigua, Guatemala A Woman and Her Grandson - Antigua, Guatemala - Antigua, Guatemala All Manner of Fruit n Veg - Antigua, Guatemala - Antigua, Guatemala

Festivals in Guatemala

Life Education International Festival (Quetzaltenango, Guatemala)
Festival Types: Cultural, Community, Family
Month: August
Life Education International Festival Photos Life Education International Festival Website
New Year's Eve - Antigua (Antigua, Guatemala)
Festival Types: New Year, Party
Month: December
New Year's Eve - Antigua Photos

Guatemala Accommodation

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Guatemala Flights

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Guatemala Tours