Travelling tips

Thank you for visiting Mayan Travel.Com. We would like to offer these simple guidelines to help you enjoy a safe stay in Guatemala with us.

1. Never leave your personal belongings unattended.
   
2. Always carry a photocopy of your passport, showing your photograph and the date you entered the country. Leave the original in the safety deposit box of the hotel.
   
3. Always exchange money at a bank or hotel. Never on the street.
   
4. Do not wear valuable jewelry, and carry only the amount of money you will need for each day.
   
5. Guard valuable items you are carrying, such as photographic and video cameras. Put your wallet in the front pocket and carry your purse crosswise.
   
6. Cab drivers must carry visible identification in the cab, including their name and photograph. They must use their meters for trips of 12 km. or less. For longer trips, the fare can be negotiated beforehand.
   

For safety inside national parks and at the beach, follow these tips:

1. Read the safety rules posted inside the parks. To ensure a safe and pleasant visit, walk along the marked trails.
   
2. It is best to explore the trails in groups of two or more, avoid getting lost.
   
3. Do not touch the plants or attempt to pet the animals.
   
4. At the beach, before entering the water, find out which are the safest areas.
   
5. Request information about tides and undertows with hotel lifeguards.