Guatemala Economy

Guatemala Economy

Subchapters: Basic data Public finances and the state budget Banking system Tax System Basic data Guatemala is the largest economy in Central America with a GDP of about USD 86 billion. The COVID-19 pandemic and hurricanes Eta and Iota ended three decades of economic growth in Guatemala. Even so, the country experienced one of the […]

Guatemala Visa

Guatemala Visa, Embassy, Holidays and Shopping

VISAS, ENTRY RULES, CUSTOMS REGULATIONS in Guatemala Citizens of the Russian Federation do not need a visa to stay in Guatemala for a period not exceeding 90 days. The corresponding agreement between the governments of the two countries on the conditions for waiving visa formalities for mutual trips of citizens of the two countries, signed […]

Guatemala History

Guatemala History

The colonial period and independence Inhabited mainly by Mayan populations, Guatemala was conquered by the Spaniards in 1523-25. As part of the viceroyalty of New Spain (established in 1535), the Audiencia del Guatemalaexercised its jurisdiction over all of Central America. After the destruction of the ancient capital by an earthquake (1773), it was moved to […]

Brief History of Guatemala

Brief History of Guatemala

In the pre-Columbian era, Indian tribes lived in Guatemala, who created the Maya civilization, which fell into decline by the 11th century. In the 16th century The Indians were subjugated by the Spanish conquerors. In 1560, the captaincy general of Guatemala was created, which included Spanish possessions in Central America. In 1776 its capital, the […]

Guatemala

Travel to Guatemala

Guatemala is a popular destination located south of Mexico in Central America. According to itypetravel, it also borders Honduras, El Salvador and Belize. Spanish is the official language, but in addition to that, over 21 different Native American languages ​​are spoken in the country. Like its neighbors, nature is dominated by mountains, volcanoes and rainforests […]