When to go
The best time to visit Guatemala runs from
December to mid-April on the central plateau and on the southern side, and corresponds only to the period from
February to April along the Caribbean coast and in the Petén Department.
What to pack
In Guatemala City and the
tierras templadas: all year round, bring light clothing, a sweatshirt or sweater and a jacket for the evening; a raincoat or umbrella from May to October.
In
plains and coasts: bring lightweight clothes throughout the year; in the rainy season, a light sweatshirt and a light raincoat for thunderstorms.
When going to the reef, you can bring snorkeling equipment, including water shoes or rubber-soled shoes.
On
high mountains: warm clothes, a jacket, a hat, gloves, and hiking shoes.
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Guatemala