Guatemala - General Statistics

Spanish is the official language. There are 24 spoken languages, 21 of those are of Mayan origin. The total amount of Mayan language speakers is over five million inhabitants.

 

Religion
In Guatemala, the freedom of religion is guaranteed by the Constitution. The population is mostly Catholic, followed by Protestants and then other cults, including of Maya origin.

 

Time Zone
The Guatemalan time zone is six hours behind the Greenwich Meridian. Guatemala does not change for Daylight savings.

Currency
The Quetzal is the legal tender. All banks are authorized to exchange any kind of foreign currency, although the United States dollar is the only one currently exchangeable. Credit cards such as Master Card, Visa, American Express and Diners Club are widely accepted. In different points of the capital city, as well as La Aurora airport, currency can be exchanged. Banks outside of the city also exchange currency.

 

Public Holidays
(Institutions, private and government offices and banks are closed)
1st. of January New Year’s Day
Holy Week or Easter Week - Variable
1st. of May Labor Day
30th of June Army Day
15th of August Assumption of the Virgin Mary (only in Guatemala City)
15th of September Independence Day
12th of October Day of Race
20th of October Revolution Day
1st of November All Saints Day
25th of December Christmas
31st of December New Year’s Eve

 

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