Glory & Ruins of the Maya Culture
featuring Tikal, Copán and Antigua
featuring Tikal, Copán and Antigua
Passport & Visa Information
Certain countries require a minimum of 6 months passport validity. You are strongly urged to contact the appropriate consulate for details. Visit www.travel.state.gov for the U.S. State Department for the latest details about passports and visa requirements.
IMPORTANT: We recommend that our clients traveling abroad take a photocopy of their passport and applicable visas. It should be packed separately from your actual passport and visa. We also recommend leaving a copy at home with your emergency contact.
Certain countries require a minimum of 6 months passport validity. You are strongly urged to contact the appropriate consulate for details. Visit www.travel.state.gov for the U.S. State Department for the latest details about passports and visa requirements.
IMPORTANT: We recommend that our clients traveling abroad take a photocopy of their passport and applicable visas. It should be packed separately from your actual passport and visa. We also recommend leaving a copy at home with your emergency contact.
Destination Facts & Stats
Time Zone
Guatemala City is 2 hours behind Eastern Standard Time. Guatemala does not observe Daylight Savings Time. Copan is 2 hours behind Eastern Standard Time. Honduras does not observe Daylight Savings Time.
Guatemala City is 2 hours behind Eastern Standard Time. Guatemala does not observe Daylight Savings Time. Copan is 2 hours behind Eastern Standard Time. Honduras does not observe Daylight Savings Time.
Electricity
An adaptor (which changes the physical plug) and/or converter (which changes the electric current) are necessary if you plan to use an appliance with voltage different from the standard within the country you are visiting. Please note, if your appliance has dual voltage you may still need an adaptor for the plug. Voltage forHonduras is 110 and Guatemala is 120.
An adaptor (which changes the physical plug) and/or converter (which changes the electric current) are necessary if you plan to use an appliance with voltage different from the standard within the country you are visiting. Please note, if your appliance has dual voltage you may still need an adaptor for the plug. Voltage forHonduras is 110 and Guatemala is 120.
Elevation
Highest elevation included on tour: Chichicastenango: 6,500 feet Other elevations: Tikal: 420 feet Guatemala City: 5,000 feet Copan: 3,500 feet Antigua: 5,000 feet Lake Atitlan: 5,100 feet
Highest elevation included on tour: Chichicastenango: 6,500 feet Other elevations: Tikal: 420 feet Guatemala City: 5,000 feet Copan: 3,500 feet Antigua: 5,000 feet Lake Atitlan: 5,100 feet
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Average Temperature and Rainfall
| Month | City | High | Low | Rainfall |
| January | Guatemala City | 72° | 55° | 0.3' |
| Antigua | 81° | 73° | ||
| February | Guatemala City | 75° | 56° | 0.1' |
| Antigua | 82° | 73° | ||
| March | Guatemala City | 77° | 58° | 0.5' |
| Antigua | 82° | 74° | ||
| April | Guatemala City | 78° | 60° | 1.2' |
| Antigua | 83° | 75° | ||
| May | Guatemala City | 78° | 62° | 6.0' |
| Antigua | 85° | 77° | ||
| June | Guatemala City | 75° | 62° | 10.7' |
| Antigua | 86° | 79° | ||
| July | Guatemala City | 74° | 61° | 8.0' |
| Antigua | 87° | 79° | ||
| August | Guatemala City | 74° | 61° | 7.8' |
| Antigua | 87° | 79° | ||
| September | Guatemala City | 73° | 61° | 9.0' |
| Antigua | 87° | 78° | ||
| October | Guatemala City | 73° | 61° | 6.8' |
| Antigua | 86° | 77° | ||
| November | Guatemala City | 72° | 58° | 0.9' |
| Antigua | 84° | 77° | ||
| December | Guatemala City | 72° | 57° | 0.3' |
| Antigua | 82° | 74° |