► Europe travel restrictions for vaccinated visitors: Making sense of rules in France, Spain, Italy The recommendation is not legally binding, and the decision on how and when to reopen borders is up to each individual member country. The list applies to all American tourists, vaccinated or not, for nonessential travel. to a list of countries for which travel restrictions should gradually be lifted. On June 18, the European Union added the U.S. and around the world, countries that had been off limits to foreigners for more than a year due to the COVID-19 pandemic are beginning to reopen. This was very helpful by walking in the city streets where there was no reception and you still can find your way! Have you already made a decision on your route yet? Check here for inspirations.Watch Video: COVID travel: CDC says fully vaccinated people can travel at low riskĬorrections & clarifications: Germany’s, Spain's and Italy's entry requirements have been updated.Īs vaccination levels continue to rise in the U.S.
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You download parts of a country in advance where you intent to go. But I only used the WIFI at the hotels and restaurants it’s available everywhere, no need to buy extra data in my opinion.īefore I left to Central America and Guatemala I already downloaded the app. You can buy a SIM card for your phone, my SIM card from Movistar which I bought in Mexico, was still working now and then. At the border you can change your money at rates that are acceptable, which I found really handy. Compared to Europe, Guatemala is cheap but more expensive than Mexico the cost doubled when crossing the border. My American Express and VISA card were widely accepted in all the hotels and restaurants. The charges are high 7-10USD per transaction be aware of this. At most of the ATM’s around Guatemala I could only get cash out of the machines with my Credit Card and not my Maestro Debit card. For 1 USD you get ☗.70Q (depending on the rate). In Guatemala the local currency is the Guatemalan Quetzal (Q). I suggest to take the time and make overnight stops in between the highlights. I ran into people that took a flight from Guatemala City to Floes. I understood there is only one night bus between Antigua and Flores, but I did not take that bus.
Just enjoy the scenery passing by or catch up some sleep!Ĭompared to Mexico you can’t travel by night in Guatemala. Some roads are not even paved, winding through the mountains and busy with trucks it will take time and you have to be patient. The distances in Guatemala are not far in kilometers, but the roads are not the best. So no chicken busses needed here, direct with other tourist in a bus. I found it very easy to travel in Guatemala tour operators everywhere and transport via shuttle and direct to the next destination in Guatemala or even Belize, El Salvador and Mexico. I haven’t felt unsafe for a minute in Guatemala! Transport in Guatemala I wrote a separate blog on Safety during my travels Travel Tips to keep Safe. Safety in GuatemalaĪll I heard when I told people I went traveling to Central and South America: “Is it safe?” “A women all by herself!” And all I can say, you have to be cautious and be prepared. Does research show that you have Malaria use the emergency package of Malaria pills (Malarone) as treatment no need to take the pills during the whole trip. Preferably consult with your travel insurance company about a good hospital on the spot. Go to a hospital to have your blood tested for Malaria. Have you been feverish or flu-like in the tropics for more than 24 hours? Keep in mind that it may be Malaria. I got a 3 days emergency package of Malaria pills with me. Optional vaccinations are Hepatitis B and Rabies. Beside these vaccinations I have the recommended vaccinations: Yellow Fever, Hepatitis A and Typhoid. I got an extra shot of Measles because I was not sure I got it in the past and to make sure I was covered I took a shot. For Guatemala you are required to have these standard essential vaccinations: Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR) vaccine, Diphtheria-Tetanus-Polio vaccine and varicella (chickenpox) vaccine. Several websites show different recommendations for vaccinations. Please check your visa status when traveling to Guatemala. Visa to GuatemalaĪs a Dutch citizen we don’t need to request a Visa, we get one in our passport for 3 months when we arrive in the country. In this blog my tips and inspirations that will help you to plan your holiday. Before you go to Guatemala make sure you are well prepared.
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