Guatemala Borders
-
Copyright 2008 awe. All rights reserved world wide.   We believe the planet is not lonely.     Contact us

Visa
Click here for Visa information Select your country from where you hold a valid passport.
When you dont need a visa for entering El Salvador you will get a stamp that gives you 90 days in total for the four
countries of Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador and Nicaragua.

You can always check the embassy of the country you want to go for the latest visa information. The following prices
are for countries that do not need a visa. These fees are for land crossings only, airport fees can be different.


Border Crossings Guatemala.

When entering Guatemala you will get a stamp in your passport that gives you 90 days in total to visit the four
countries of Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador and Nicaragua.

You can always check the embassy of the country you want to go for the latest Visa information. The following prices
are for nationalities that do not require a visa. The fees are for land crossings only, airport fees can be different.

Mexico
Exit fee from Guatemala US$ 2 .
Entry fee into Mexico - you are required to purchase a tourist card. Costs for this card are very unclear and we have
had reports of fees between 0 and 20 US$.

Uman
The southern-most border crossing into Mexico, not much used by tourists. Most will cross at El Carmen 45 km north.

El Carmen
This border crossing is the end stop of the Tika bus.

La Mesilla
The pan americana highway crossing.

Benemerito De Las Americas:
Along with Bethel, this border crossing involves taking a boat over the river. Crossing the river is more expensive
here than at Bethel.
If you have more information please send it to us.

Bethel
From Bethel take the boat 45 minutes to Frontera Corozal, 100 pesos.
Alternatively try to get a ride to El Technico 15 km up the road from Bethel and there the boats will take you over in 1
minute to Frontera Corozal for 20 pesos. If you do it this way don't forget to go to the immigration office in Bethel
before going to El Technico. There are a few hostels in Bethel start from Q25 a room.

Belize
Exit fee from Guatemala US$ 2
Entry is free into Belize.

Melchor De Mencos
Close to Tikal and Flores this is the only overland crossing into Belize.

Livingstone
No information at the moment.

Puerto Barrios
No information at the moment

Honduras
Exit fee from Guatemala US$ 2
Entry fee into Honduras US$ 3

Agua Caliente
No information at the moment.

El Florido
12 km from Copan Ruinas. Collectivos are readily available from both sides of the border.

El Chinchado
No information at the moment.

El Salvador
Exit fee from Guatemala US$ 2
Entry is free into El Salvador.

La Hachadura
The southern-most  border crossing.

Vale Nuevo
This border crossing will connect you to the Ruta del Flores in El Salvador. Collectivos are easy to find on both sides.

San Cristobal Frontera
A good crossing if you want to go to Santa Ana. Collectivos are easily available.

Anguiatu
No information at the moment.
Copyright 2008 awe. All rights reserved world wide.   We believe the planet is not lonely.     Contact us