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Guatemala - PRACTICAL INFORMATION |
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Currency
The currency is the Quetzal, 1 Quetzal = 100 centavos (cents), there are bills of 0.5, 1, 5, 10, 20, 50 and 100 quetzales and coins of 1, 5, 10 and 25 centavos. Mastercard and Visa credit cards are well-accepted in the capital.
Business hours
Banks open Monday to Friday, from 9.00 to 15.00 and sometimes until 19.00, on Saturday from 9.00 to 12.00.
Transportation
Road
The condition of the road network is average, and even rather poor but it is being improved on the two-way sections connecting the capital with the main cities of the country. The conditions of traffic are difficult (numerous old private or public vehicles, badly maintained, plus a total disrespect of traffic rules). To drive at night should be avoided.
Rail
There is no railroad network to ensure the transportation of people.
Air
There are Air connections between the capital and the main cities of the country and with some important tourist places as well. The aircraft's maintenance does not call to any particular remark.
Internet
The Internet suffix is:
.gt
Basic conversation guide
Yes = S?BR> No = No.
Thank you = Gracias
Hello = Hola
Good morning = Buenos dias
Good afternoon = Buenas tardes
Goodbye, Goodbye = Adios
I do not understand = No entiendo
What's the price? How much does it cost? = ?Cuanto esta? ?Cual es el precio?
I would like to buy = Me gustaria comprar...
Do you accept the credit cards? = ?Aceptan tarjetas de credito?
Where is? = ?Donde est?
Post office = el correo
The bank = el banco
The police station, the police force = la estacion de policia; la comisaria de policia
The pharmacy = la farmacia
An airport = el aeropuerto
The train station = la estacion del tren
One ticket to..., please. = un billete para..., por favor.
Would you have any available rooms for tonight? = ?Tiene habitaciones para esta noche?.
Spanish
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Last modified in
January 2004
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