Guatemala

Local services

Emergency services

Emergency services exist but may be subject to certain limitations. In case of emergency, dial:

  • police: 110 / 120
  • medical assistance: 122 / 123
  • firefighters: 122 / 123

Tourist assistance

Guatemalan authorities provide information and assistance to tourists via their ASISTUR and DISETUR programs. For example, they can arrange security escorts for road travel or organized hiking activities.

Tourist assistance and security escort service – ASISTUR

For tourist assistance by phone, dial:

  • 1500 or +502 2290-2800 – Guatemalan Institute of Tourism
  • +502 5188-1819 (WhatsApp) – ASISTUR

Consular assistance

Guatemala City - Embassy of Canada
Street AddressEdificio Edyma Plaza, 8th Floor, 13 Calle 8-44, Zona 10, Guatemala City, GuatemalaPostal AddressEdificio Edyma Plaza, 8th Floor, 13 Calle 8-44, Zona 10, Guatemala City, GuatemalaTelephone(502) 2363-4348Emailgtmla-cs@international.gc.caInternethttps://www.international.gc.ca/country-pays/guatemala/guatemala_city.aspx?lang=engFacebookEmbassy of Canada to GuatemalaX (Twitter)Canadá en GuatemalaOther social mediaCanada / Guatemala
Consular district

Guatemala

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For emergency consular assistance, call the Embassy of Canada to Guatemala, in Guatemala City, and follow the instructions. At any time, you may also contact the Emergency Watch and Response Centre in Ottawa.

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