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Guatemala

Vaccinations Guatemala

Planning a trip to Guatemala soon? Preparing well can help make your holiday enjoyable and safe. It is important to note that visiting Guatemala carries certain health risks, so vaccinations are recommended and may even be mandatory. The vaccinations you will need depend on factors such as the regions you will be visiting and the length of your stay. Simply make an appointment with us to get personalised travel advice.

Guatemala, officially known as the Republic of Guatemala, is a country in Central America. It shares borders with Mexico, Belize, Honduras, and El Salvador. Guatemala has a very diverse landscape, featuring high plateaus, mountain peaks, and volcanoes that rise above 4,000 meters. There are plains that are mainly used for agriculture, and it is also home to the famous Mayan ruins of Tikal. The capital city is Guatemala City, which is located in the department of Guatemala. The country has a tropical climate with temperatures ranging from 15 to 30 degrees Celsius. It is warm and humid year-round, with rainfall occurring at any time during the year. Most of the rain falls from May to October.

For personalised travel advice and vaccinations, come see our travel nurses at KLM Health Services. They are ready to assist you. Keep an eye on the current safety situation at your destination and read our travel tips.

  • globe North America
  • partly_cloudy_day Tropical climate
  • rainy 225 days per year
  • flight_takeoff Best time to travel is November to April

Mandatory vaccinations

Yellow fever (when traveling from a high-risk area)

Health risks and recommended vaccinations

ChikungunyaDengue feverDTPHepatitis AMalariaRabiesZika virus
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