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- Casual,conservative clothes and sneakers (no sandals)
- Sunglass and solar cream are a must
- Travel guide book, spanish-english dictionnary, spanish phrase book
- Map of antigua city in Guatemala
- Change for tips ( 1$, 2$, 5$, 20$ )
- Bathroom essantials
- Shirt, pairs of socks, pairs of underwears, photography
equipment
- carry on a bag to put snake, sandwich
-DRINK WATER as flights dehydrate and Antigua
is at 5000 feet in altitude.
Turista. Montezuma’s Revenge. Food poisoning. Whatever name you give it, diarrhea is the last thing you want on this special trip. Guatemalan cuisine is delicious and interesting; take a little care, and you can enjoy some unique dining experiences during your trip. Your stomach may not used to the spices and condiments used in Guatemala.
-Call your credit / debit card company to confirm that your card can be used internationally and at ATM machines. Also ask about any additional charges they add to use the card internationally. Your card must have a 4 digit pin # to work in Guatemala ATM machines.
-Ask your health insurance company about international coverage and, if necessary, either purchase a rider or buy a separate limited-term policy.
- Learn some basic phrases in Spanish.
Traveling in another country is a huge preparation and a lot of things are important to consider. Your backpack is the thing your have to prepare with an important precision. Also, while you are in Guatemala there is way to act properly to enjoy your trip to a maximum level.
ALWAYS drink only bottled water and carry a supply of Pepto-Bismol or Imodium in case something doesn’t hit your system just right. Some travelers carry a prescription of Cipro (an antibiotic) with them in case they contract a bacterial infection.
-Before you go, educate yourself about the culture, economics, politics, and history of Guatemala. There are many Guatemala-specific resources definitely worth exploring in depth.
-make sure your non-traveling family members and friends have phone numbers and email addresses as an emergency contact.
-Get a passport (Canadian) : http://www.ppt.gc.ca/index.aspx
-Buy your flight tickets. Don't wait to purchase tickets because you might find out that their preferred travel dates are not available.
-Buy travel insurance. As one can not anticipate the future, travel insurance is a MUST to cover any unanticipated travel costs – lost bags, cancelled flights, medical issues, etc.
-Get necessary immunizations – recommended to be up to date on normal vaccine including Tetanus and Hepatitis A.
Arrival to La Aura airport
You will pass a bank if you want to exchange any money BUT they give a very poor exchange rate. First, you’ll enter an immigration line, so have your immigration form ready, along with your passport. After the agent stamps your passport, you’ll move toward the baggage claim area.
Flights; There are plenty of good travel agencies and web resources specializing in travel to Central America.
Once you’ve collected your bags, exit the baggage claim area either by passing a uniformed person who will collect your customs declaration or by moving through a baggage inspection line. When ready, head for the exit door and expect that your baggage will not be searched.
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The trip itself
Why and What is " Etiquette"?
While descending into Guatemala City you may feel some turbulence due to the mountains. Guatemala City is a large area sprawling with a variety of different buildings and terrain. If you arrive in the daytime, you will see modern high rise building and small hovels precariously built on steep slopes of the canyons. You might have a view of the double-humped volcano, Pacaya, or the huge Lake Amatitlan, both just outside Guatemala City.
Your trip to Guatemala is an opportunity to learn about another culture, including the fact that there are wonderful people everywhere who share our same hopes, fears and dreams. This is what unites us as human beings, after all! Take the opportunity not only to learn as much about Guatemala as you can but to sit back, observe and experience the sights, sounds, smells and tastes.
You are ambassadors for your country and for those who will come after you!
Remember that others will follow you in the journey Guatemala. Leave the people you meet with a favorable impression of North Americans so as not to make things more difficult for those who follow. Be gracious. Lower your voice. Have patience. Be flexible.
Cultural Differences
You will be confronted with many differences while visiting Guatemala Most North Americans find these very frustrating. there is some hints bellow;
* Please say thank you (“gracias”) for almost everything; otherwise you’ll be impolite.
* Latinos are very warm and will try to make you feel at home. Be careful with this, though with unknown men on the streets. A “no hablo español” will help you to get out of uncomfortable situations.
* Men are rude sometimes and they will yell “compliments” or whistle to you (women) on the streets. Do not turn and pay attention to them. They do that to almost every woman they see.