U.S. Department of State
Level 3Reconsider Travel
There was no change to the advisory level. The “terrorism” risk indicator was added.
Full advisory →Is Guatemala safe? 🇬🇹
Americas · Updated
As of September 2026, Guatemala scores 51/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). The U.S. State Department rates Guatemala Level 3: Reconsider Travel. Of the 5 Guatemala destinations assessed, Flores scores highest (55/100), while Guatemala City scores lowest (47/100).
01 · Official Guidance
Government advisories
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
Level 3Advises against all travel to parts of the country
Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). Areas where FCDO advises against all but essential travel FCDO advises against all but essential travel to: within 5km of the Mexican border from the Pacific Coast up to and including the Gracias a Dios crossing to the towns of Santa Ana Huista, San Antonio Huista and La Democracia in the department of Huehuetenango Find out more about why FCDO advises against travel to these areas.
Full advisory →Government of Canada
Level 2Exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories)
Canada's official risk level for Guatemala: exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories).
Full advisory →02 · Destinations
Guatemala destinations by safety score
#1🇬🇹FloresModerate · updated 30 September 202655#2🇬🇹Lake AtitlánModerate · updated 29 July 202655#3🇬🇹Antigua GuatemalaModerate · updated 24 September 202650#4🇬🇹QuetzaltenangoModerate · updated 30 September 202648#5🇬🇹Guatemala CityUse Caution · updated 28 July 202647
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03 · Evidence Signals
Guatemala safety data
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide rateWorld Bank Open Data · 2023 | 23.4 / 100k | 22 | World Bank Open Data (2023) |
| Political stability & no terrorismWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 62/100 | 62 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Rule of lawWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 40/100 | 40 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Road traffic deathsWHO Global Health Observatory · 2021 | 12.6 / 100k | 59 | WHO Global Health Observatory (2021) |
04 · Questions
Guatemala safety FAQ
Is Guatemala safe to visit right now?
The U.S. State Department currently rates Guatemala Level 3 of 4 — Reconsider Travel. On our composite index Guatemala averages 51/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 30 September 2026.)
What is the safest place to visit in Guatemala?
Of the destinations we've assessed, Flores currently scores highest at 55/100 (Moderate). Guatemala City scores lowest at 47/100.
Where does this Guatemala safety data come from?
Directly from public sources: US, UK and Canadian government advisories, World Bank and UNODC crime statistics, WHO health data, live air-quality, disaster and earthquake feeds — plus AI field research over current local reporting. Read the full methodology.