Resources for Travelers

Destination Guatemala: Information for Travelers

Lonely Planet Destination Guide Guatemala

A short introduction to Guatemala. Although not very detailed, it is useful to get a quick overview or to familiarize yourself with the most important facts about Guatemala.

BootsnAll: Guatemala Travel Guide

Great resource for independent travelers with information about Guatemala and travel stories from those who went before you.

Maps of Guatemala

Collection of maps of Guatemala by the Perry-Castañeda Library at the University of Texas — from political and relief maps to thematic maps about population and internal migration.

Guatemala: Entry Requirements

Find out if you need a visa to enter Guatemala (chances are, you do not) and how to get one if you do.

Spanish Schools in Guatemala

Ixchel Spanish School

One of the leading Spanish schools in Antigua Guatemala. One-on-one instructions, family homestay, cultural activities, and a beautiful colonial-style building where you will enjoy learning Spanish.

Tecun Uman Spanish School

Another well-established Spanish school in Antigua Guatemala. Founded in 1983, Tecun Uman offers individual Spanish classes in the center of Antigua, family homestay and interesting activities.

Alameda Spanish Academy

Spanish school in Antigua Guatemala. Offers immersion courses consisting of individual instruction and homestay with a local family. Special courses for volunteers and missionaries.

Centro Linguistico De La Fuente

Centro Linguistico De La Fuente in Antigua Guatemala offers Spanish immersion courses with high-quality instructions, family homestay and many interesting after-class activities.

Celas Maya Spanish School

Spanish School in Quetzaltenango. One-on-one instruction, homestay, free Internet access, daily activities and volunteer opportunities. Promotes improved access to education and technology among Mayan youths through its scholarship and technology training programs.

Casa Xelaju

Socially responsible educational institute in Quetzaltenango. Promotes cross-cultural understanding through its Spanish and Quiche; language programs, social projects, internship and volunteer work services.

Spanish School Juan Sisay

Located in Quetzaltenango, Spanish School Juan Sisay offers intensive one-on-one instructions, homestay with local families and many interesting after-class activities.

Jardin de America

Spanish school in Panajachel on the shores of Lake Atitlan. Offers immersion courses with individual instructions, homestay with a local family, and afternoon and weekend activities.

Spanish School Jabel Tinamit

Spanish School Jabel Tinamit in Panajachel is Mayan owned and operated. The school offers intensive one-on-one classes, homestay with a local family and many activities around Lake Atitlan.

Corazon Maya Spanish School

Corazon Maya is a small family-run Spanish School in San Pedro la Laguna on the shores of Lake Atitlan. Individual Spanish instructions, family homestay and many fun activities.

Volunteer Work in Guatemala

Obras Sociales del Hermano Pedro

Large charity hospital, orphanage and senior citizens' home in Antigua Guatemala. Volunteers and donations are always welcome.

Casa Guatemala

Orphanage in Rio Dulce that cares for over 250 children, providing shelter, healthcare and education. Casa Guatemala receives no government support and depends on volunteer staff and donations.

News from Guatemala: The Press

Prensa Libre

One of the leading daily newspapers in Guatemala. Spanish only.

Siglo XXI

Another well-respected daily newspapers. Spanish only.

Revue Magazine

Monthly English-language magazine, mostly aimed at tourists and foreign residents.