Tourism Returns to Guatemala September 18, 2020

Tourism Returns to Guatemala September 18, 2020 Tourism represents 7.9% of the GDP for Guatemala. Tourists from around the world will now be able to enjoy the country of Guatemala after the borders closed for six months due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Information a tourist or any traveler needs to know to enter Guatemala.

1. You need to have a COVID 19 Test 72 hours prior to entering Guatemala. Please bring a copy of the results.
2. In the Guatemala International Airport, you will pass by temperature sensing devices. Sanitation stations are throughout the Airport. If you plan to have a service or friends meet you at the airport, only the person or service meeting you allowed.
3. Masks are mandatory to be on at all times through the country of Guatemala and Social Distancing is required. If you have political statements or issues about either, this is the law in Guatemala.
4. Shuttle services, group, and private require guests to follow guidelines service providers will provide the information for your comfort.
5. Restaurants, Bars, Hotels, Spas, and Hostels require by law to follow COVID-19 guidelines set forth by the Guatemala Government for your safety and the safety of others around you. Masks and social distancing and sanitation stations.
6. In a few Tourist areas of Guatemala, villages remain closed to other villages and for Tourists to enter.
7. Guatemala is famous for hiking volcanoes, mountain trails, and other outdoor activities. Once you reach the beginning of any hike, we allow Masks removed and require all guests to respect social distancing when we enter villages or encounter others.
8. Before you book, any tours ask the provider about their COVID-19 policy and guidelines.
9. Travel on Lake Atitlan by boat, at this time boat services between Lake Atitlan villages, are limited. We hope this will improve as each village has its own guidelines.
10. Workshops chose carefully the provider. We have made every attempt to offer safe workshops, groups are limited to four people, no large crowds, and our Artisans follow guidelines provided.
11. Our guides tested for COVID-19 on a planned program set form by our Doctors.

All of the rules and guidelines may appear complicated or overwhelming they are not. Having over ten years of experience in providing first-class services for guests, our goal is to provide you with the best experience and safety for you and others.

Welcome Back to Guatemala