Tikal
Ancient Mayan ruins in a tropical rainforest.
~4 h ~US$20
Entry Requirements
Visa Overview
Visa-free Access For Many Nationalities For Up To 90 Days.
Passport Validity
6 Months
Digital Forms
None
Cash Declaration Limit
$10000 Usd
Alcohol/Tobacco Limits
1l Alcohol, 200 Cigarettes
Safety & Security
Safety Rating
Medium
Travel Advisory
Advises against travel to some areas
Pickpocketing Risk
Medium
Night Safety
Caution
Common Scams
- Fake tour guides
- Overcharging taxi drivers
Health & Medical
Emergency Number
110
Response Speed
Slow
English-Speaking Doctors
Rare
Pharmacy
Limited Hours
Upfront Payment
Required
Getting Around
Public Transport
Fair
Ride-sharing Apps
Uber
Navigation Apps
Google Maps
Night Transport Safety
Caution
Money & Payments
Cash vs Card
Mixed
Mobile Payments
Local Apps
ATM Availability
Medium
Tipping
10-15% For Services
Estimated Daily Budget (USD)
Backpacker: $25
Tourist: $70
Family: $200
Culture & Etiquette
Dress Code
Dress Modestly, Especially In Rural Areas And Religious Sites.
Public Affection
Frowned Upon
Alcohol/Drug Policy
Strict
Topics to Avoid
PoliticsCrime
Essential Phrases
Basics & Politeness
Hello
Hola
OH-lah
Goodbye
Adiós
ah-DYOS
Please
Por favor
POR fah-VOR
Thank you
Gracias
GRAH-syahs
Sorry
Lo siento
LOH SYEN-toh
Communication & Understanding
Do you speak English?
¿Hablas inglés?
AH-blas een-GLES?
I don’t understand
No entiendo
NOH en-TYEN-doh
Can you speak slowly, please?
¿Puedes hablar despacio, por favor?
PWEH-des ah-BLAR des-PAH-syo, POR fah-VOR?
Can you help me, please?
¿Puedes ayudarme, por favor?
PWEH-des ah-yoo-DAR-meh, POR fah-VOR?
What does this mean?
¿Qué significa esto?
KEH sig-nee-FEE-kah ES-toh?
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