Guatemala Culture
Social Conventions
Dressing in conservative but casual clothing is acceptable throughout Guatemala except in fancy restaurants or clubs. Shaking hands is the most common greeting and it is advisable to ask permission before talking to children and before taking pictures of the local people.
Language
While there are twenty-one different ethnic groups in Guatemala that speak twenty-two different indigenous languages, Spanish is the country’s official language.
Religion
Approximately 60% of the population of Guatemala follows the Roman Catholic faith while most of the remaining population is Protestant. Part of the reason Catholicism was so successful in Guatemala was that the early priests showed respect for indigenous beliefs and as such, many indigenous communities combine their traditional beliefs with Christian practices.
Guatemala Travel Information
At Goway we believe that a well-informed traveller is a safer traveller. With this in mind, we have compiled an easy-to-navigate travel information section dedicated to Guatemala.
Learn about the history and culture of Guatemala, the must-try food and drink, and what to pack in your suitcase. Read about Guatemala's nature and wildlife, weather and geography, along with 'Country Quickfacts' compiled by our travel experts. Our globetrotting tips, as well as our visa and health information, will help ensure you're properly prepared for a safe and enjoyable trip. The only way you could possibly learn more is by embarking on your journey and discovering Guatemala for yourself. Start exploring… book one of our Guatemala tours today!
Extend Your Trip
After your Guatemala Tour, why not consider another of Goway's Latin America tours. These include a large selection of other exciting countries in Central and South America. We offer Chile vacation packages and Easter Island tours, Ecuador vacation packages which include Galapagos cruises, Peru vacation packages which include Machu Picchu tours and Brazil tours including Iguassu Falls tours among many others.
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