Guatemala is a national state whose official name is Republic of Guatemala. It borders to the north with Mexico and Belize and to the south with Honduras and El Salvador.
- Its name originates from the Nahuatl language: Quauhtlemallan, which means “place of many trees.”
- Its official language is Spanish. In addition, due to its rich culture and heritage, Xinca, Garifuna and 22 Mayan languages are spoken.
- Its currency is the Quetzal (ROE USD 1 x Q7.80).
- It is limited to the North by Mexico, to the East by Belize and the Gulf of Honduras, to the Southeast by Honduras and El Salvador, and to the South by the Pacific Ocean.
- The territory is divided into 22 departments, which in turn are divided into 340 municipalities. Its capital is Guatemala City.
- Electricity: 110 and 220 volts - A/B adapters (drawing)
Guatemala has a privileged geography
- It is 1 of the 19 mega diverse countries in the world
- 5 Lakes
- 37 volcanoes, 4 of which are active and 320 eruptive sources
- 360 microclimates
- More than 320 protected areas
- Excellent air connectivity with Europe, North and South America
- + 720 species of birds
- 10,317 species of flora
- 245 species of reptiles
- 147 species of amphibians
- 1,033 species of fish
- 244 species of mammals
- 7 biomes
- 7 Ramsar Wetlands
- 3 Reserves recognized by UNESCO in the Man and the Biosphere program:
- Mayan Biosphere Reserve
- Sierra de las Minas Biosphere Reserve
- Trifinio Fraternity Reserve
- 3 World Heritage Sites – UNESCO
- Tikal National Park – cultural and natural heritage
- Antigua Guatemala – cultural heritage
- Quiriguá Archaeological Park – cultural heritage
- 3 Intangible Heritages – UNESCO
- Garifuna Language, Dance and Music
- The Tradition of the Rabinal Achí Theater
- The Ceremonial La Pa'ach
Find more tourist information on the official site: www.visitguatemala.gt
Social networks
- Facebook: www.facebook.com/VisitGuatemala & geovisitguatemala.com
- Instagram: @visitguatemala
- Twitter: @VisitGuatemala_
- YouTube: VisitGuatemala
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