Guatemala
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''Also see [[HF_Radio|Cruiser's Nets]]'' | ''Also see [[HF_Radio|Cruiser's Nets]]'' | ||
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===Arrival/Departure procedures=== | ===Arrival/Departure procedures=== | ||
Revision as of 20:45, 17 March 2008
Guatemala
| Guatemala | |
 Guatemala | |
 Flag | |
| Capital: | Guatemala |
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| Language: | Spanish |
| Currency: | Quetzal |
| More notes about the country | |
Background
The background and history of Guatemala is best observed on Wikipedia
Describe the cruising/sailing in the region.
Climate & Weather
Submit the climate & general weather details.
Sources of weather forecasting:
Charts
Submit details of the charts required for safe navigation of the area.
Any navigation notes here.
Local Radio Nets
Also see Cruiser's Nets
- A boater's "round-table" net is conducted each morning at 7:30 AM on VHF 69. The net first handles any priority traffic, a mail call, services offered or needed, buy, sell or trade, along with some "commercial" announcements.
Arrival/Departure procedures
On arrival, vessels will be visited by Customs, Immigration, Local Police, Health and the Port Captain.
The Customs officer will attach a sticker (special permit) on the yacht on your arrival at the first port of entry. This must always be prominently displayed on the vessel until your departure from the region.
Procedure on departure: A zarpe (clearance) must be obtained from the Immigration officer and this must be signed by the Port Captain. Ensure that passports have exit stamps from Immigration.
Immigration, Visas & Customs
Immigration
Prior visas are not necessary by nationals of the E.U., Andorra, Argentina, Belize, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Honduras, Israel, Japan, Liechtenstein, Nicaragua, Norway, San Marino, Switzerland and Uruguay.
A tourist visa card will be issued (at a cost) on entry. The new CA-4 visa applies to:- Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, and Nicaragua. The length of stay in these countries is 90 days one extension can normally be granted. To remain within these countries for longer, a visit must be made to a country outside the CA-4 region and a new visa will be issued on re-entry.
Customs
Firearms, ammunition and pets MUST be declared on arrival. Firearms and ammunition will be held in custody by the police or the Port Captain until your departure from the port
Pets require a recent veterinary health certificate and valid proof of an anti-rabies vaccination.
A cruising yacht is granted a 90 day stay on arrival and a 9 month extension can be arranged. After the first year it is possible to obtain another 12 month extension.
Health
Amoebic Dysentery is a major problem in the country. Malaria prophylaxis should be taken.
Security
Details?
Ports & Popular Stops
Caribbean Coast
- Livingston (Port of entry)
- Puerto Barrios (Port of entry)
Pacific Coast
- * Puerto Quetzal (Port of entry)
Offshore Islands
Details?
Cruiser's Friends
Submit details/contacts of cruiser's "friends" that can be contacted in advance or on arrival - who can offer information and assistance to our cruising "family".
References & Publications
Books, Guides, etc.
Links to CruiserLog Forum discussions
Links to discussions on the CruiserLog Forum
External Links
Submit useful website links for the region
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
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