Guatemala Info
ADMINISTRATIVE / COMMERCIAL CAPITAL: Guatemala City
GEOGRAPHY
Guatemala is located in Central America. It borders Mexico to the north and west, the Pacific Ocean to the southwest, Belize to the northeast and Honduras and El Salvador to the southeast. You can see mountains, sand dune patches, hills and valleys in a total area of 108,890 km².
DEMOGRAPHY
A population of close to 13.2 Million. Muslims account for about 0.1% of the population.
CLIMATE
Tropical and hot. The coastal regions and the lowlands are hot. Sometimes the temperature could go high as 37°C. The highlands are generally cooler throughout the year.
LANGUAGES SPOKEN
Spanish is the official language. Mayan languages are widely used as well.
LOCAL TIME
GMT -6 hrs throughout the year.
BUSINESS HOURS
General: 8 AM to 5 PM
HOLIDAYS
Independence Day: September 15th
May Day: May 1st
Revolution Day: October 20th
Christmas: December 25th
CURRENCY
Guatemalan Quetzal
IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS
Police/ Emergencies: 110
Medical: 120
Fire: 123
Introduction to Guatemala
Guatemala is a multi-cultural country where visitors can explore a rich heritage and some wonderful natural treasures. Apart from beautiful natural attractions there are also some exquisite monuments that travelers will love to visit.Guatemala City is a bustling city filled with vibrant colors. The historic architecture gives the city a unique look and ambiance. Within the city is the archaeological site of KaminalJuyu, which is believed to be a buried city.
There are quite a number of museums in the city worth a visit. The Aurora Zoo is home to several animals and the JardinesBotanico in the city is the first botanical garden to be established in Central America.
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The magical mountainous landscape and mystic Mayan culture make Guatemala a wonderful place to visit
Guatemala is a multi-cultural country where visitors can explore a rich heritage and some wonderful natural treasures. Apart from beautiful natural attractions there are also some exquisite monuments that travelers will love to visit.
