What Should I Do In Case If An Emergency in Guatemala?
Contact the police by calling 111 or 120. The fire department can be reached by dialing 122 or 123. The tourist police, Politur, can be reached by dialing 1500. It's also a good idea to contact your embassy if you are the victim of a crime.
Complete medical care is available in Guatemala City. Smaller towns, however, may have limited medical care. Prescription and non-prescription drugs can be purchased at a pharmacies (farmacias) throughout Guatemala.
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Guatemala City
Guatemala City is often a traveler’s first glimpse of Guatemala. As your plane descends over the capital, you witness the largest city in Central America unfold—a sprawling, colorful metropolis that spreads into a valley ringed by forested mountains and volcanoes. It’s a big and powerful place that is home to around four million people.
It's more than just having a good time or visiting beautiful places (although that's absolutely a part of it!), it's about being part of a unique experience that stays with you.
