Overview
Guatemala is a country in North America, with its capital at Guatemala City.
Key facts
| Country | Guatemala |
|---|---|
| Currency | GTQ |
About the country
Guatemala lies in North America.
Its capital is Guatemala City.
Practical information
You will pay in GTQ (Quetzal).
The main language spoken is Spanish.
Traffic drives on the right.
Getting there
Flying is the usual way to reach Guatemala. Search live fares with the Find flights link.
Cities in Guatemala
Bigger destinations to explore in Guatemala include Guatemala City, Escuintla, Chiquimula, Puerto Barrios, Retalhuleu, Totonicapán, Santa Cruz del Quiché, Huehuetenango, La Gomera and Cobán. Open any of them for local detail and to build it into a trip.
Exploring the country
To plan Guatemala, pick a city to land in, then use the globe to string together onward stops by the transport that suits you.
Regions & places
Journeys through here
Where to stay in Guatemala
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Getting around Guatemala
Before booking: The US State Department currently advise against non-essential travel to Guatemala. Proceed only under your own judgement and check the official advice above.
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On the map
Sources & method
- GeoNames country — currency, languages, capital · retrieved 2026-08-12T15:10:01+00:00
- Imagery — Wikimedia Commons
Data compiled 2026-09-18 · editorial checks: passed. See our methodology for how Head Your Way sources and reviews travel data.